Join us on June 18 at CU Boulder for the Boulder Valley Middle-Income Housing Summit, an important collaborative event focused on one of our region’s biggest challenges: creating attainable housing opportunities for the middle-income workforce and families who help power our communities.

Bringing together developers, elected officials, business leaders and housing advocates, this dynamic working session will explore practical solutions, innovative partnerships and actionable strategies to help expand attainable housing and homeownership opportunities throughout the Boulder Valley.

 

 

Learn about the key factors driving water supply and climate action.

Be informed by experts in the field.

Confluence – Where Water & Energy Come Together is the only water conference in the region that examines the economic issues surrounding water scarcity affecting the growing number of residents of the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado. Confluence will deeply examine how water is used for energy development, including data centers. We will also examine issues surrounding the Colorado River and explore the many facets of water availability, cost, conservation, development and supply. Other conversations will involve how AI is being used for energy and water development. Finally, we will examine regulatory changes for energy and how the rules are changing.

Learn about the key factors driving water supply and climate action.

Be informed by experts in the field.

Confluence – Where Water & Energy Come Together is the only water conference in the region that examines the economic issues surrounding water scarcity affecting the growing number of residents of the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado. Confluence will deeply examine how water is used for energy development, including data centers. We will also examine issues surrounding the Colorado River and explore the many facets of water availability, cost, conservation, development and supply. Other conversations will involve how AI is being used for energy and water development. Finally, we will examine regulatory changes for energy and how the rules are changing.

2026 Most-Influential Business Leaders

BizWest will unveil the 2026 Most-Influential Business Leader Awards and the 2026 Book of Lists at a special celebration with businesses that rank at the top of their industries and who are critical to the region’s economic growth. Join us for drinks and heavy appetizers at the year’s highly anticipated B2B event. Fifty regional business influencers will be recognized.

4 p.m. Doors open (networking with drinks & hors d’oeuvres)

*Please have your ticket ready — on mobile or printed

*Photo and video opportunities

5 p.m. — Book of Lists website unveiled

5:15 p.m.— Most Influential Business Leaders presentation

6:00 p.m. – Networking with drinks & hors d’oeuvres

An Elegant Night of Salsa, Strength, and Solidarity

Step into an evening where beauty meets bravery, and every step on the dance floor helps pave a path to freedom. Rooted in Resilience: The Crocus and Rose Ball is more than a gala. It’s a celebration of courage and community, raising vital funds for Justice Now of Northern Colorado and A Courageous Rose in their mission to fight human trafficking and support survivors.

Guests will enjoy:

💃 A lively salsa dance lesson (dance partner not required to join)
🎵 An elegant ballroom celebration filled with music, joy, and connection
🍹 A full spread catered by The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, complete with their famous margaritas
🎟️ Opportunities to champion survivors
🎤 Real life testimonies from survivors of trafficking
🏓 Exciting paddle raise to move the missions forward

This is a night of rhythm, radiance, and resilience. A chance to dress your best, dance with purpose, and stand alongside those who have overcome unimaginable hardship.

Every ticket purchased, every toast raised, and every candle supports the fight against trafficking and fuels the journey from surviving to thriving.

Please dress to impress!

Celebrating young professionals shaping the future of the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado.Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado 40 Under Forty recognizes 40 emerging business leaders under 40 years of age who are making a mark on their communities through professional success and volunteer activities.

 

Celebrating women committed to our community who exemplify the best of success in Larimer and Weld counties.

Since 2009, BizWest  has presented Women of Distinction awards to deserving individuals in these eleven categories: Leading Lady, Banking & Finance, Business & Business Services, Education, Exceptional Volunteer, Government, Energy & Utilities, Health Care, Manufacturing, Nonprofit, Outstanding Mentor, and, Real Estate, Construction and Development.

Join us in celebrating these amazing women.

BizWest presents the Mercury 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies Awards and the IQ Awards (Innovation Quotient) in one gala event, and we want you to be a part of the celebration!

The Mercury 100 list is ranked by percentage revenue growth over a two-year period in both market areas. 50 companies in each are divided into five “flights” of 10, with the highest revenue earners in flight one. Those 10 companies are then ranked by their percentage revenue growth over a two-year period. The Mercury 100 Lists are compiled by BizWest’s research department.

The IQ Awards celebrate and showcase the region’s most-innovative companies.

Follow trends. Gain insights.

Prepare for the year.

Learn from experts \  Build success.

One day to gain insights for a year.

Join BizWest for the premier real estate event of the year, complete with comprehensive analysis of residential and commercial real estate trends, data and key market segments. From forecasts for the residential and commercial sectors to panel discussion with the region’s top Realtors, the Northern Colorado Real Estate Summit will prepare attendees for what lies ahead.

Sign up for 8 CE Credits

Economic Forecast presented by BizWest

Navigating the national and regional economy

Keynote: renowned economist Dr. Rich Wobbekind provides insights into where the economy has been and where it’s going at this highly popular luncheon attended by over 500 people.

Get a boost of new strategies and perspectives to propel you forward into 2025.

Make decisions based on real data and economic predictions.

Follow trends. Gain insights.

Join BizWest for the premier real estate event of the year, complete with comprehensive analysis of residential and commercial real estate trends, data and key market segments. From forecasts for the residential and commercial sectors to panel discussion with the region’s top Realtors, the Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference will prepare attendees for what lies ahead.

Prepare for the year.

Sign up for 7 CE credits (separate purchase required) provided by BOLO Realtors

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors

Get a boost of new strategies and perspectives to propel you forward

 

 

Celebrating young professionals shaping the future of the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado.

Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado 40 Under Forty recognizes 40 emerging business leaders under 40 years of age who are making a mark on their communities through professional success and volunteer activities.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

DANELLE DELGADO

Forbes, Entrepreneur and Success Magazines leading lady, the global superpreneur Danelle Delgado, known as the “millionaire maker” is one the most sought after speakers & corporate trainers on sales, business strategy, marketing, communication and human development in the world.

Help BizWest celebrate the people and organizations working to make the region great!