Oct. 2-4 Colorado Springs

Frank Kenny will lead-off the day by sharing the 15 trends that successful Chambers of Commerce are leaning-into in order to provide value and remain relevant to their members and communities. 

Chambers will break-out into three groups based on size to workshop the '15 Trends' presented by Frank Kenny, and share which practices your chamber is engaging, what's working, and what chambers can learn from each other.

• Small Chambers: Colorado Springs Ballroom (facilitator: Lola Woloch, President & CEO, Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce)
• Mid-Size Chambers: Cripple Creek/Fountain Creek (facilitator: Nola Krajewski, President & CEO, Golden Chamber of Commerce)
• Large Chambers: Seven Falls (facilitator: Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, President & CEO, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC)

Workforce: Who's Job is it Anyway? The Role Chambers Can Play

Attracting and retaining skilled talent continues to be one of the top challenges reported by Chambers and their business members in Colorado. Hear from Kami Welch, CEO of the Arvada Chamber and Candace Carnahan, CEO of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce about how their chambers are addressing workforce concerns in their communities; Glenn Hard, Careers in Construction Colorado, a successful workforce readiness program based in Colorado Springs; Ed Sealover of the Colorado Chamber who will discuss recent workforce related legislation; and Scott Laband, CEO of Colorado Succeeds who will share how his organization supports chambers and what resources are available. Regardless of where your chamber is on this journey, you should come away with greater clarity of what your chamber's role should be; examples of models and partnerships you can aspire to; and resources available to you. 

Colorado Chamber Alliance annual meeting & vote for board of directors, followed by an interactive forum to provide live feedback on your CCA member experience and help CCA plan the for the future. 

• Nurturing Sponsor Relationships with T.J. Sullivan, President & CEO, Parker Chamber of Commerce: Colorado Springs Ballroom
• Leadership Programs: How Chambers Are Engaging & Advancing the Next Generation of Business Leaders featuring Joe Aldaz, CEO, Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber; Molly Kostka, Leadership Colorado Program Manager, Colorado Chamber;  Rene Simard, COO and Chief of Military Affairs, Director of Leadership Aurora & Emerging Leaders, Aurora Chamber of Commerce: and moderator, Lisa Hough, President & CEO, Adams County Regional Economic Partnership: Cripple Creek/Fountain Creek
• Board Development: A conversation with Frank Kenny: Seven Falls

Hear insights from the experts on this year's election, including state ballot initiatives, what to expect in the coming year legislatively, and how you can be an effective advocate for your business members at a national, state and local level. Panelists include  Monique Thierry, VP, Southwest - South Central Region, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Loren Furman, President & CEO, Colorado Chamber of Commerce; Dave Dazlich, VP, Government Affairs, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC; and T.J. Sullivan, President & CEO, Parker Chamber.

In today's world, resilience alone is no longer enough. The ability to thrive amidst adversity is now the key differentiator between good and great. Hear Kristin introduce R.I.Z.E. — a revolutionary approach that propels you beyond mere survival. Learn why simply bouncing back is outdated and discover a memorable, proven four-step framework to harness Radical curiosity, foster Innovation, cultivate Zest for life, and pursue Excellence.​ 

After a long day of learning, it's time to relax and enjoy time with your chamber peers. 

Join us in the Windows Ballroom for a hosted bar Reception and Silent Auction starting at 5 p.m. and immediately followed by Dinner and Awards at 6:30 p.m. 

Each year we recognize chambers for their outstanding accomplishments, and celebrate winners who were selected by their peers.

And don't forget the Silent Auction: This CCA tradition raises money for the CCA Scholarship Fund which provides assistance with conference registration fees. We want all chambers in Colorado to participate, and this is one way we help our peers attend.  Final bidding ends at 8 p.m. sharp!

Visit the 2024 Conference Registration Page for more info on applying for a scholarship (now closed), nominating for an award (now closed), and donating to the silent auction (still open).