Northern Colorado Mid-Year Economic Forum


BizWest’s Mid-Year Economic Forum will convene hundreds of Northern Colorado’s top business leaders, government officials, academicians and entrepreneurs to highlight innovations and changing economic dynamics. The forum will include in-depth conversations about the regional economy, including high-growth industries and the impact of higher education.


BizWest’s Mid-Year Economic Forum will convene hundreds of Northern Colorado’s top business leaders, government officials, academicians and entrepreneurs to highlight innovations and changing economic dynamics. The forum will include in-depth conversations about the regional economy, including high-growth industries and the impact of higher education.

The forum will include interactive exhibits, insightful panel discussions, and distinguished speakers including representatives from Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College and Front Range Community College, along with elected officials and entrepreneurs.

Event Agenda

7:30am Check-in

8:00am Registration, Interactive Exhibit Area, Networking and Continental Breakfast

9:00am Welcome Remarks

9:10am-10:00am Segment II | The Future of Higher Education

10:05am-10:55am Segment III | Economic Drivers – Fueling Entrepreneurship in Targeted Industries

10:55am-11:05am Intermission

11:05am-11:40am Segment II | Economic Update

11:40am-12:10pm Segment IV | Financial Markets

12:10pm Closing Remarks

Event sponsorship, vendor booths and tickets are available.

For more information, contact your account executive or Jeff Nuttall, jnuttall@bizwest.com.

For program and panel information, contact Chris Wood, Publisher/Editor, cwood@bizwest.com.

Economic trends are shifting constantly in 2026, and the Mid-Year Economic Forum will provide critical updates on the state of the Northern Colorado economy, as well as deep dives into key industry sectors.

Associate Sponsor

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Host Sponsor