BizWest Events

4th Annual 0.5K Run for RamStrength
2025-09-18 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Canvas Stadium, 751 W. Pitkin St., Fort Collins, CO, 80521
This isn’t your average race—it’s the FOURTH annual RamStrength 0.5K, a half-kilometer dash packed with full-sized fun for all ages! From 5–9 PM at Canvas Stadium, you’ll join a lively, family-friendly crowd decked out in retro gear, moving, laughing, and celebrating together. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence fuels hope and directly benefits cancer survivors and their families in Northern Colorado.
Each ticket includes a free drink (beer or beverage of your choice), a fanny pack filled with snacks and 80’s swag, entry into costume contests with rad prizes, and access to “race stations” including temporary flash tats, photobooth, and more. 100% of proceeds go to RamStrength, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance to those affected by cancer. So tease your hair, lace up those sneakers, and be part of a night where the community comes together, the music is pumping, and every step makes a real impact.

NoCo Housing NOW Summit: It’s All About Supply
2025-09-19 08:30 - 12:00 | Embassy Suites Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy., Loveland, 80538
It’s All About Supply.
The cost of housing across our region continues to climb faster than incomes. Product variety is declining while entry-level price points even challenge high-earners. Housing has become a drag on the economic health of our region.
Please join us Friday, September 19 from 8:30am to noon at the Embassy Suites in Loveland as we discuss:
How water supply and its cost will define “where, what and how much” for expanding our housing supply.
How Proposition 123 provides both capital and strong incentives for municipalities to open more doors.
What else is working to keep our region moving forward.
$15 registration provides access to the event and a continental breakfast.
NoCo Housing NOW is sponsored by:
EPS Group; Brownstein | Hyatt | Farber | Schreck; Somerset Apartments and New Colony Apartments; UCHealth.

Superhero Race
2025-09-20 07:00 - 13:00 | Greeley Family Fun Plex, 1501 65th Avenue, Greeley, CO, 80634, United States
Saturday, September 20, 2025 7:15am
Greeley FunPlex
1501 65th Ave, Greeley
Join the Heroic Mission at the 13th Annual Superhero Run!
A beloved community tradition, the Superhero Run invites runners, walkers, and families of all ages to suit up in their favorite superhero costumes and race for a cause. With a 5K, 10K, 1-Mile and a free Kids Fun Run, there’s a race for everyone whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to give back. More than just a run, this event fosters community spirit, promotes health and wellness, and empowers participants to be real-life heroes for vulnerable children. Join us for an unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy—because every child deserves a hero!

Louisville Chamber - Golf Scramble
2025-09-25 08:00 - 14:00 | Colorado National Golf Course, Colorado National Golf Club 2700 Vista Pkwy, Erie, 80516
Dust off your clubs and grab your foursome—it’s time to hit the greens for a morning of friendly competition, networking, and classic Chamber fun!
Check-In at 7:00 AM
Fuel up with breakfast burritos & coffee
Shotgun Start at 8:00 AM
Followed by lunch, awards, and a bourbon pull!

Business Trade Show
2025-09-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Hilton Fort Collins, 425 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, 80526
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to grow your business, connect with potential clients, and showcase your offerings!
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to offer the Business Trade Show, an annual member event that’s the perfect opportunity for businesses to showcase their offerings and connect with potential clients.
This condensed trade show offers a dynamic and intensive business networking experience with plenty of attendees each year, vendors can quickly maximize their time in front of potential clients.
To participate in this exciting event, grab your booth spot today as they sell out quickly!
For more information on the event and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kim Medina at kmedina@fcchamber.org or call (970) 482-3746.

Hope Unlocked: Spill the Love
2025-09-26 17:30 - 21:00 | Zoe’s Cafe & Events, 715 10th St., Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
Splatter some sauce. Spread some hope.
A joyful spaghetti dinner where guests wear white and embrace the beautiful mess of community building while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Join us for an evening of delicious food, heartwarming connections, and celebrating progress together in a welcoming space where every splatter tells a story of hope.
WEAR A WHITE SHIRT – each saucy stain is a donation to a great cause!
Jobs of Hope believes that the only time we are looking down on a fellow brother is when we are trying to help him get back up. Jobs of Hope is designed with a goal to assist incarcerated individuals with a successful transition to their community after they are released by addressing the educational, employment, healthcare, housing, and family relationship needs of the person. This is accomplished by providing a holistic values-based approach that help individuals transform their attitudes, beliefs and how they look at life, their support systems and community. In addition to providing support and connection to needed services through a nonjudgmental, intensive goal setting case management approach.
The goal is to break the cycle of poverty, incarceration and violence for their sake, the sake of their children and families and for the benefit of our community by reducing crime and the costs associated with the criminal and justice system.

ElderHaus Sapphire Gala
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Embassy Suites Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy., Loveland, 80538
Elderhaus Announces Annual Gala to Support Adults with Dementia and Disabilities
Sapphire Gala, is an evening of celebration of 45 years of service, community, and purpose. The event will raise essential funds to support Elderhaus’s mission of providing meaningful, life-enriching services for adults living with dementia and intellectual or physical disabilities and respite for their caregivers.
Guests will enjoy a night of dining, entertainment, and auctions while learning about the life-changing impact of Elderhaus programs, including the newly launched ElderHands Workshop, which offers participants opportunities for purpose, pride, and productivity.

Second Annual "Get Your Rear In Gear" 5K Run / Walk to Fight Colon Cancer
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | fossil creek park, 3702 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Fossil Creek Park, 5821 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525 Pavillion #2
Event Schedule:
7:30 AM – Registration & Pre-Registration Check-In
8:30 AM – Opening Ceremony: Team & Individual Awards
8:50 AM – Kid’s Fun Run
9:00 AM – 5K Timed Run & Untimed Walk
10:15 AM – Closing Ceremony: Runner Awards
Pre-event Packet Pickup:
Friday, September 26th from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
at Centers for Gastroenterology
3702 S Timberline Rd, Suite #A
Fort Collins, CO 80525

The Family Center Fiesta 2025
2025-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, CO, 80524, United States
The Family Center/La Familia has had the honor to serve our community for over 30 years. We celebrate our impact with supporters and guests at our annual Fiesta Party fundraising event! This is a lively event filled with delicious Mexican food, margaritas, dancing, salsa lesson, auctioned prizes, and more dancing! Our venue host, The Lyric, is the perfect setting, offering ideal open event space. Come dance with us!
This event is a way for our families, donors, board, and supporters to celebrate the impact we make in our community and the good work we do for our future: our youth.

Northern Colorado Workforce Symposium
2025-09-30 07:30 - 16:00 | The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir., Loveland, 80538
Presenter Topics
Join us as we delve into key areas that are defining how we work, lead, and grow, including:
Industry-Specific Workforce Challenges & Solutions
Workplace Well-being & Productivity
The Future of Work & Economic Trends
Workplace Policies & Compliance
Professional Development & Career Growth
Technology & Workforce Innovation
Employee Engagement & Retention
Leadership & Organizational Culture
Workforce Development & Talent Acquisition
Stay tuned for more details, including speaker announcements and the full symposium agenda. We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring event.

Traversing the Poudre River Trail Completion Update | Poudre Pub Talk
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Odell Brewing Company, 800 E Lincoln, Fort Collins, CO, 80524, United States
Speakers: Alex Hager, journalist and KUNC reporter; Zac Wiebe, Planning and Natural Resource Manager for Larimer County Department of Natural Resources
The Poudre River trail runs through nearly 50 miles of Northern Colorado, crisscrossing farm fields, residential neighborhoods, and lush ecosystems. A trip on the trail provides a glimpse of the area’s many different identities — and the way it’s changing.
Reporter Alex Hager covers water across the West but called the Poudre River basin his home. This past summer, he biked the trail from top to bottom, stopping along the way to see the places and people who define Northern Colorado and tell the story of its past, present and future.
Zac Wiebe with Larimer County will be in attendance to answer any questions regarding trail construction and completion.
Poudre Pub Talks are an annual educational series hosted by the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area that bring experts to your favorite local breweries for informational conversations about our community’s culture, history, recreation, ecology, and stewardship. Giveaway Rules: Any donation of any amount to the heritage area offers you the opportunity to enter the giveaway. Participants must be present to win.

Boulder Valley and NoCo 40 Under Forty Celebration
2025-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | The Grainhouse, 1781 - B, Windsor, CO, 80550, United States
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.

Flood and Peterson Annual Symposium
2025-10-10 08:00 - 15:30 | Embassy Suites | Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, 80538, United States
Since 1998, the Annual Flood and Peterson Symposium has been a premier event across the Rocky Mountain Region. The Annual Symposium is a crucial resource, ensuring business leaders, directors and managers remain informed and educated on risk control, health care legislation, cybersecurity, human resources, and safety among a variety of other relevant topics. This free event offers the opportunity to attend breakout sessions, earn safety member credits, and network with your peers, insurance carriers, and other valuable industry exhibitors.
This year’s Symposium keynote speaker will feature Angela Heyroth – Mind the Gap – How to Engage Each Generation. She’ll highlight and explore generational diversity – a significant, but often overlooked area of workforce inclusivity. Attendees will learn about the unique mindsets of each generation through the shared experiences that shaped them, and she will share ways to engage them for best results.

NoCo HBA Housing Summit
2025-10-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Embassy Suites | Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, 80538, United States
Join us for the 2025 NoCo HBA Housing Summit, the premier gathering of housing industry leaders, builders, and partners in Northern Colorado. This year’s program features Rob Dietz, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders, who will deliver the 2026 Economic Forecast and provide an in-depth look at the housing market outlook nationwide. Tom Hayden of Peak Economic Research will follow with a closer look at regional economic trends, housing market dynamics, and the key factors shaping residential construction and new home purchase activity in our area. The summit will conclude with a dynamic builder panel, The Cost of Building, where local builders will break down the true costs of construction—from materials and labor to land and regulations—and examine how these factors directly impact housing prices.
The Housing Summit is your opportunity to gain critical insights, connect with peers, and better understand the economic and market forces shaping the future of housing in our region.

Loveland Chambr Annual Awards Banquet
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Candlelight Dinner Theatre, 4747 Marketplace Dr, Johnstown, CO, 80534, United States
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce will proudly present its prestigious awards during this year’s Annual Dinner
Award Categories

Large Business of the Year – 25 or more employees
Small Business of the Year – 1–24 employees
Non-Profit of the Year
New Member of the Year– Must have joined the Loveland Chamber within the past 12 months, actively participate as a member, and demonstrate a strong eagerness to grow their business.
Young Professional of the Year– Must be a FUEL of Loveland member in good standing and 43.5 years of age or younger.
Loveland Heart Award – Presented to a community member who has consistently demonstrated extraordinary commitment to service before self.

Attire: Denim & Diamonds (Dressy casual – sparkle encouraged!)
The evening will include dinner, networking, Photo booth and the live announcement of our 2025 award winners.

Boulder Economic Summit
2025-10-22 07:00 - 12:30 | Glenn Miller Ballroom – CU Campus, 1669 Euclid, Boulder, CO, 80309, United States
Navigating What’s Next: Business in A Changing World
Gain the insights, strategies, and competitive edge to lead through disruption and drive lasting growth for your business, Boulder, and Colorado.
The Boulder Chamber Economic Summit 2025 will convene over 400 of Colorado’s most influential business executives, academics, government officials, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by the Boulder Chamber Economic Council, this high-impact event is designed to address the complex forces reshaping our economy and empower leaders with the insights, strategies, and partnerships needed to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Business After Hours | Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
Join us for this month’s Business After Hours hosted by the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra! Connect with local professionals while checking out this top destination in our region.
Enjoy delicious bites, non-alcoholic beverages, plus alcoholic drinks available for purchase. Connect with fellow attendees over great conversation as we celebrate together. Bring your business cards and get ready for an evening filled with fun, networking and community spirit.
New investors & interested companies are invited to a reception from 4:30-5:00PM
If you’d like to attend, or know someone who would, send an email to hello@greeleychamber.com
We’ll kick off Business After Hours at 5:00PM!

Trivia Boo!
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Drake Center, 802 W. Drake Rd, Fort Collins, 80526
Trivia Boo! is back with a new host, new venue, and new shenanigans! Bring your best costumes and your trivia A-game for the most fun competition around.
Our new host: Comedian Gus Vieweg! Known for thinking on his feet and rolling with the unexpected. With a natural ability to read the crowd, he keeps the pace moving, the mood light, and the audience fully engaged from start to finish. Whether he’s delivering a perfectly timed one-liner or playfully riffing off the crowd, he brings the kind of fun and spontaneity that makes an event truly unforgettable.

2025 Halloween on the Promenade
2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Promenade Shops, 5971 Sky Pond Dr, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
A free family fun event, offering memorable activities, photo worthy moments, and safe trick-or-treating at participating vendor booths and stores at the Promenade Shops at Centerra mall.
*all activities are participate at your own risk
*dogs must be on a leash at all times
Attire: Guests and pups are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes for the costume contest(s)
Trick-or-Treat: Children receive a trick-or-treat bag that can be used for visiting vendor booths and Promenade Shops stores. Free pumpkin for children provided by Bartels Farm (bags and pumpkins available while supplies last)
Halloween on the Promenade is proud to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project.
One in 13 children has a food allergy. Many popular Halloween candies contain nuts, milk, egg, soy, dyes or wheat, which are some of the most common allergens. In support of children with allergies, our event will have TEAL PUMPKINS placed at stores and booth vendors who are offering allergen-free items for trick-or-treaters.

Building Wealth, Building Community: Greeley’s Employee Ownership Lunch and Learn
2025-10-28 11:30 - 13:30 | 902 7th Ave, Greeley, CO, 902 7th Ave, Greeley, 80631
Discover the power of employee ownership in shaping Greeley’s future.
Presented by FNBO in partnership with the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Greeley Economic Development Department, this Lunch and Learn is designed for business owners exploring ways to transition their business while keeping it locally owned. Learn how employee ownership can provide a structured succession plan, empower employees with equity and ensure your business continues to thrive for years to come. FNBO experts will share strategies, best practices and resources to help guide you through the process.

Complimentary admission with lunch included; advance registration required.

Eat Pizza. Save Wildlife! @ Justine's Pizza
2025-10-28 16:00 - 21:00 | 1906 W Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO 80537, 1906 W Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, 80537
Who says helping wildlife can’t be delicious?
Join us at Justine’s Pizza in Loveland on October 28th for a Pizza Party for a Cause! From 4–9 PM, 20% of every order supports Northern Colorado Wildlife Center’s life-saving wildlife rescue and education programs.
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and bring your love for local wildlife!

Greeley Eats
2025-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | UNC Campus Commons, 1051 22nd St, Greeley, 80639
Greeley Eats: A Celebration of Flavor and Community
​Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 29 from 5-8PM! The Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the third annual celebration of the flavors of Greeley, Greeley Eats. Attendees will enjoy complimentary samples, cast their vote for fan favorites and meet the people behind the dishes that shape Greeley’s growing food scene.
Individual tickets are now $25 for Investors and $35 for non-Investors. Purchase early, prices will increase at the door!
Interested in hosting a booth? Email paetyn@greeleychamber.com This event puts your business in front of hundreds of community members, leaders and future customers—all in one place.

Dementia Together Living Well With Dementia Educational Symposium
2025-10-30 08:30 - 16:30 | Grace Place, 375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud, CO, 80513, United States
Are you caring for a loved one living with dementia?
Dementia Together is excited to invite you to our Living Well with Dementia Symposiums taking place on October 18 and October 30.
These identical, full-day events are designed specifically for family care partners—spouses, adult children, relatives, or close friends—caring for a loved one living with dementia.
Participants will gain practical strategies, free education, valuable resources, and renewed hope to help make living well with dementia the expectation, not the exception. Together, we will equip hundreds of families across Northern Colorado with tools that truly make a difference.
Please note: These symposiums are reserved for family care partners. We kindly ask senior living and healthcare professionals to attend our dedicated professional classes and educational programs. This helps ensure that every seat at the symposium is available for families who need this support most.
Food:
Boxed lunch, coffee, and light breakfast snacks will be provided.

Building Safety Together: featuring Jim Schmidt of the Gabby Petito Foundation
2025-11-01 17:00 - 19:30 | High Country Beverage, 4200 Ronald Regan Blvd, Johnstown, 80534, United States
Join Crossroads Safehouse and Jim Schmidt of the Gabby Petito Foundation to celebrate the Family Justice Center—bringing research-based, collaborative domestic violence services to Northern Colorado.

Boulder Philharmonic: STRAUSS &; SHOSTAKOVICH with Heidi Melton, soprano
2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, CO, 80309, United States
Metropolitan Opera soprano Heidi Melton brings luminous vocal power to Richard Strauss’s Four Last Songs—a transcendent farewell to life written in the final year of the composer’s life. Set to poems by Hermann Hesse and Joseph von Eichendorff, these songs are filled with serenity, acceptance, and a radiant beauty that seems to suspend time itself. For many, Four Last Songs stands as one of the most sublime expressions of human mortality in music.
artists confront oppression, transcend adversity, and illuminate the human experience.

Norhern Colorado Affordable Housing Summit
2025-11-05 08:00 - 11:30 | Forge Campus, 815 14th St SW, Loveland, 80537
Join us for a pivotal event aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in addressing the pressing issues of affordable housing in Northern Colorado. Bringing together stakeholders from the private and public sectors, including real estate developers, government officials, and community members, this event promises a dynamic working session. Together, we will delve into key challenges facing our communities and workforce, seeking actionable solutions and forging partnerships that will shape the future of affordable housing in our region. Your expertise and insights are invaluable as we work towards creating sustainable and inclusive housing opportunities for all.

Leading Change Conference: Staying the Course, Advancing Equity in Uncertain Times
2025-11-18 07:30 - 15:00 | Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd, Broomfield, 80021
As efforts around equity and inclusion face new challenges, the 2025 Leading Change Conference offers a space for open conversation, learning, and collective action. This is more than an event—it’s a transformative, day-long experience that brings together industry experts and thought leaders to share personal stories, cutting-edge strategies, and practical tools for driving meaningful change.
Through engaging keynotes, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, you’ll gain clear, actionable steps to strengthen workplace culture and advance DEI initiatives that positively impact talent sourcing, recruitment, and retention.

Nonprofit Volunteer & Board Matching
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Double Tree by Hilton at Lincoln Park, 919 7th Street, Greeley, 80631
Join us for our fourth annual Nonprofit Volunteer & Board Matching, connecting passionate professionals with local nonprofits in need. Discover how you can contribute your skills and enthusiasm to local causes and see firsthand why volunteering or serving on a board isn’t just a commitment, but a powerful way to grow professionally and personally.
Expect a dynamic evening filled with engaging conversations, inspiring opportunities and the chance to connect with nonprofits that are as excited about your potential as you are about their missions. Plus, enjoy complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres!

Commuting Solutions
2026-01-08 07:30 - 10:00 | Glenn Miller Ballroom – CU Campus, 1669 Euclid, Boulder, CO, 80309, United States
Shaping Colorado’s Transportation Future
As the nation navigates a shifting political landscape defined by significant federal policy changes and reduced funding, the role of state and local leadership and collaboration has never been more critical. In Colorado, voters and elected officials continue to shape the future of our transportation systems, infrastructure, housing accessibility, economic vitality, and climate resilience.
Now in its 17th year, the Legislative Breakfast brings together elected officials, transportation partners, public and private sector innovators, and nonprofit leaders to chart a path forward. This year’s event will celebrate the achievements of Governor Polis and explore the challenges and opportunities in sustaining and building upon his transportation legacy.

The Art and Science of Mushroom Farming | Poudre Pub Talk
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Salt Road Brewing, 312 Old Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins, 80524
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about mushroom farming.
Speakers: Luci Womack and Jared Scherger, Owner/Operator of Hazel Dell Mushroom Farm
Hazel Dell Mushrooms has been producing top-quality, specialty certified organic mushrooms for the Rocky Mountain region since 1997. The farm is proudly family-owned and operated by Fort Collins locals Lucinda Womack and Jared Scherger, where they bring together experience and modern techniques to produce the best exotic mushrooms around. Hazel Dell grows 13 different varieties and supplies their product to high-end local restaurants, farmers markets, food distributors and large regional grocery stores.
Poudre Pub Talks are an annual educational series hosted by the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area that bring experts to your favorite local breweries for informational conversations about our community’s culture, history, recreation, ecology, and stewardship.
Giveaway Rules: Any donation of any amount to the heritage area offers you the opportunity to enter the giveaway. Participants must be present to win.
