BizWest Events

Workforce Symposium
2024-09-24 07:30 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Aims Community College Welcome Center | 4901 West 20th Street Greeley, CO 80634, 4901 West 20th Street, Greeley, 80634
Mark your calendar for this impactful event, where industry leaders, professionals and stakeholders converge to discuss the future of workforce. Stay tuned for information on breakout sessions and exhibitors.
Presented by Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development and
Employment Services of Weld County.
Meet our Keynote Speaker
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Rich Feller, a nationally recognized thought leader, counselor educator, and distinguished teaching scholar, will be our keynote speaker.
Get ready to be inspired! Dr. Feller has 30 years of experience helping people & organizations be their BEST by navigating a lifetime of transitions. His expertise spans career development, life design, and navigating transitions in an ever-changing global economy.
Join us at the Workforce Symposium to experience firsthand how Dr. Rich Feller’s energy and expertise on what’s new, innovative, and best practices can inspire you.

Boulder Chamber Fall Golf Tournament
2024-09-23 09:00 - 15:30 | Lake Valley Golf Club, 4400 Lake Valley Drive, Niwot, CO, 80503, United States
The Boulder Chamber premier golf tournament is back for another round! Enjoy a day of friendly competition, sunny Colorado weather, and valuable networking opportunities, all while playing
at the beautiful Lake Valley Golf Club! Connect with professionals from a variety of industries and compete to win new and fun prizes.
Whether you’re playing solo or with a group, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

Hit a hole-in-one and win a Jeep Willy Wrangler*!
The Boulder Chamber has proudly partnered with Fowler Automotive to bring you a prize unlike any other.
*3-year lease terms and conditions apply. The color of the vehicle may vary.

A Vintage Affair
2024-09-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Front Range Community College – Grays Peak Building, 4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins, 80526
Experience A Vintage Affair 2024
The 22nd annual A Vintage Affair event, presented by Wilbur’s Total Beverage, benefits Pathways’ mission of providing expert medical and comfort care for individuals navigating the last months of life. This special evening gathers attendees to enjoy 200+ varieties of wine, beer and whiskey from around the world, gourmet appetizers, a silent auction, and more. It is an exceptional evening for everyone!
This year, A Vintage Affair will benefit Pathways’ Grief and Loss program which provides counseling (individual and group) and creative therapies (art and music) to assist children, teens, and adults before and after loss, regardless of age or financial situation.

12th Annual Superhero Run 10K/5K/1M/Kids Run
2024-09-21 07:30 - 11:00 | Greeley Family Fun Plex, 1501 65th Avenue, Greeley, CO, 80634, United States
This is the 12th year of our Superhero Event! We are so excited to celebrate this milestone! We will be back at Greeley’s Family FunPlex and runners can participate in person in our 10K, 5K, 1 Mile and a free kids run or they can participate in a half marathon, 10K, 5K or 1 mile virtually during the week of Sept. 21 – 29. Proceeds from this run go to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, supporting our programs which give a voice to abused children and prevent child abuse. All children need heroes but abused children need Superheroes! Which superhero will you be?
Race Timeline:
10K & 1 M Registration – 7:15 to 8:15 am
5K Registration 7:15 to 8:30 am
Kid’s Run Registration 7:15 to 9:40 am
10K start – 8:30 am
5K start – 8:45 am
1 mile start – 8:35 am
Kids run start – 9:45 am
Awards –10:15 am

Broomfield Days Trade Fair
2024-09-21 | Midway Park, 1270 W Midway Blvd., Broomfield, 80020
Broomfield Days is Broomfield’s biggest event of the year where friends and neighbors come together to celebrate what makes living in this our community so special. This is THE opportunity to promote your business at Broomfield’s largest community event! The Broomfield Chamber Trade Fair is part of the overall City and County Broomfield Days Event with over 30,000 in attendance!
For decades, on a warm weekend in September, Broomfielders come together to have fun and spend a day enjoying a festival in their honor. The day begins with a community pancake breakfast, followed by runners lining up for the Mayor’s Cup 5K and Fun Run before the big parade comes down Midway Boulevard. Later, guests can explore over 300 vendor booths, food trucks, a car show, a clown contest, Dock Dog competition, a duck race, jump on inflatables, pet farm animals and enjoy live performances on three stages.

Rooftop Live Music Series | featuring: Savanna Chestnut
2024-09-19 17:00 - 21:00 | desk chair workspace, 201 East 4th Street, Loveland, 80537
Get ready to elevate your entertainment experience at our exclusive Rooftop Live music series! Join us each month for a magical evening, where we showcase the incredible local music scene with a diverse lineup of talented musicians.
Arrive early to soak in the panoramic views as the rooftop opens its doors at 5PM. The live music kicks off at 6PM. We will have a stocked bar, offering a selection of craft beers, fine wines, and handcrafted cocktails.
Treat yourself to the Suga Shack BBQ food truck parked conveniently outside. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, where live music, breathtaking views, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious food come together to create an unmissable experience that will leave you craving for more.
More About the Musician—
A small town native hailing from the flint hills of Kansas, Savanna Chestnut’s voice is as clear and country as the prairie sky she grew up under and her songwriting reflects her heartfelt, no-frills character.
Her love for performing started in her grandparent’s bar on karaoke night when she was a little girl and has since taken her all across the country. From dive bars, fairs, festivals and rodeos, to season 20 of The Voice on NBC where she was chosen by Blake Shelton, Savanna has won over audiences with her unique, yet nostalgic country style.
Savanna has won multiple songwriting contests and has been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the Rocky Mountain Country music awards 4 times. She has shared the stage with acts such as Gary Allan, Eli Young Band, Reckless Kelly, Granger Smith, Tanya Tucker, Jason Boland, Ned Ledoux and many others. She has 3 studio albums of original music available on all streaming platforms.
Her goal is to connect with and comfort as many people as possible with her music. In her words,
“Country music has always been my shoulder to lean on, no matter what. I can always relate to it, and always rely on it. That’s how I want my songs to be for others. Just honest, genuine, country music.”
Please RSVP for this event as space will be limited.
There will be a wait list available on the evening of.

Boulder County Business Hall of Fame
2024-09-18 16:30 - 19:00 | CO
Encouraging and Recognizing Business Excellence
The Boulder County Business Hall of Fame is a private, nonprofit 501C3 dedicated to the encouragement of business excellence in Boulder County by recognizing and inducting Boulder County business leaders into the prestigious Hall of Fame.
Each year since its founding in 1992, the Hall of Fame board of directors has chosen and installed a select number of business leaders from a diverse field of candidates nominated by their peers, family members and associates. Candidates are evaluated against a set of criteria set forth in the Hall of Fame bylaws.
2024 Boulder County Business Hall of Fame Class

Andrew Quillen, Daniel Vonalt and Kurt Quillen
Ann Cooper
Clair Beckmann
Carol and Harvey Yoakum
Dr. Tom Cech
Dr. Philip DiStefano

Lafayette Chamber 44th Annual Black Diamond Open
2024-09-16 07:30 - 15:00 | Indian Peaks Golf Course, 2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Layfayette, CO, 80503, United States
Join Us
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to play at one of the finest courses along the Front Range! Our 44th Annual Black Diamond Open is set at the Indian Peaks Golf Course, we’re proud to be bringing it to our home territory this year by offering a premier golfing experience so close to home. Whether you’re registering as a single, twosome, or foursome, you’ll have the chance to network with golfers from various industries and compete for exciting prizes.
What’s Included

18 Holes of Golf and Cart
Breakfast & Lunch
Team Prizes (Men, Women, Mixed)
Raffle Prizes
Putting Contest
Boozy Ring Toss (additional fees apply)
Hole in One Contest
….and OTHER Golf Themed Goodies

Pastels on 5th - Downtown Loveland
2024-09-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Loveland, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Approximately 150 artists will be in Downtown Loveland creating remarkable chalk art for Pastels on 5th Street! Now in its fourteenth year, Pastels on 5th Street is one of Northern Colorado’s most highly anticipated and well-loved events. The free, family-friendly festival brings together artists, businesses, and vendors to transform Downtown Loveland into a spectacular sidewalk art gallery. Most importantly, Pastels on 5th Street serves as a fundraising event for Alternatives to Violence. This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 14 from 10 am-5 pm on 5th Street, between Cleveland and Lincoln Avenues in Loveland.
What’s Happening?
Chalk Art: Pastels on 5th showcases sidewalk chalk art created by approximately 150 artists. Artists spend hours transforming a sidewalk square into a work of art. Attendees are encouraged to visit the event at different times throughout the day to watch how the chalk art comes to life.
Live Music: The event will feature performances by local favorites.
The Marketplace: The Marketplace section is made up of artisan goods and food vendors.
Kids’ Art Area: Children can enjoy creating their own works of art on the sidewalk with provided pastels.
Raffle:
Juried Competition: Judges will select their favorite works of art. Prizes are given to first, second and third place winners, plus a Young Artist award. Winners will be announced at 4:00 pm.
People’s Choice: Attendees can cast their own vote for their favorite art by submitting their choices at https://pastelson5th.org/vote/. Voting is open until Sunday, September 22 at 5:00 pm. It is $1 to vote, and all proceeds go to Alternatives to Violence.

Fore The Kids Colf Classic
2024-09-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Harmony Golf Club, 4176 Club Drive, Timnath, CO, 80541, United States
12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
This is the perfect day of competition and networking, including a shopping experience, course games, an award banquet, and more! Your support provides fun, academic enrichment, and mentorship for more than 2,000 local youth. Sponsorships and foursomes are available for this event are available!

Open Dancing | featuring Loveland Line Dancing
2024-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | desk chair workspace, 201 East 4th Street, Loveland, 80537
Join Loveland Line Dancer, Tracey Ingraham, for a 30 minute beginner friendly line dance lesson followed by instructor led open line dancing for mixed levels of line dancing.
The Cleveland Room will open starting at 6PM and the instructor will begin at 6:30PM.
BAR MENU
Beers – $7 per
Odell IPA, Verboten Thinking of Something Orange, Modelo Especial, New Belgium Fruit Smash, and other seasonal favorites!
Wine – $8 per
House Sauvignon Blanc
House Cabernet Sauvignon
House Rose
Summer Cocktail Menu-
Bourbon Smash $13 – fresh pineapple, lemon juice, mint, house bourbon, simple syrup, dash of bitters,garnished with pineapple slice and mint
Ranch Water $13- fresh lime juice, house tequila, simple syrup, pineapple juice, topped with soda water, and garnished with pineapple slice and lime wedge
Gin Rickey $12 – fresh grapefruit juice, house gin, house made rosemary simple syrup, garnished with grapefruit slice and rosemary sprig
Lavender Lemonade $12- resh lemon juice, house vodka, lavender simple syrup, garnished with lemon wheel and a sprig of lavender
Please RSVP for this event as space will be limited.
There will be a wait list available on the evening of.

Women Who Light the Community
2024-09-10 16:30 - 19:30 | Embassy Suites | Boulder, 2601 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
The Boulder Chamber and the Business Women’s Leadership Group (BWLG) annually honor women who have made significant contributions through innovative and committed efforts.
When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Embassy Suites, 2601 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
Cost: $145 for members | $175 for nonmembers | $1500 for Reserved Table of 8
Details: Tickets are sold as Open Seating. When registering, you can request special seating; however, seating request are not guaranteed.
Join us in celebrating the 2024 Women Who Light the Community Honorees!
Crowning over two decades of awards to outstanding women in the area, the Boulder Chamber will honor recipients at its 29th annual celebration on September 10.
Celebrate local women who are changing the world.
Meet inspiring leaders who shape our community.
Get connected during this celebratory event.
Program:
4:30pm – 5:30pm – Guests Arrival, Networking & Cocktails
5:30 PM – Awards Program and Dinner Begins (in-person and online)
Enjoy networking, appetizers, dinner, desserts, and drinks as part of this memorable evening of inspiration.

Pints in the Park
2024-09-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Louisville CommunityPark, 955 Bella Vita Drive, Louisville, CO, 80027, United States
Calling all beer enthusiasts, foodies, and music lovers for Louisville’s Annual Brewfest! Get ready for a taste bud extravaganza as we bring you an amazing lineup of craft brews and spirits from local breweries and distilleries and fun vendors with non-alcoholic drink options. Sip on delicious beers, sample mouthwatering bites from top-notch food vendors, and let the rhythm move you as live music fills the air.

What's Up Boulder?
2024-09-07 13:00 - 16:00 | East Boulder Park, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO, 80303, United States
This event brings together all city departments to engage in dialogue with you about a variety of plans and projects. We’ll have free dessert, live performances, family-friendly activities and chats with council members.
The City of Boulder invites our community to “What’s Up Boulder,” an event to have fun and chat with staff about current and future plans and projects across the city. “What’s Up Boulder” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at East Boulder Community Park between the soccer field and East Age Well Center.
We’ll have free dessert, live performances, child-friendly activities in addition to more than 20 informational tables or stations.
“We wanted to consolidate some of our engagement efforts about plans and projects that we’re working on across the city,” said City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde. “This fun event helps make that possible, so let’s ‘shape’ our future together!”
Planned activities include:

See and interact with a fire vehicle, a snow plow and a police vehicle
Free gelato popsicles from HipPOP food truck
Music and performances by Elisa Garcia Trio, Danza Estrella de Guadalupe, and more!
Craft tables
Foam party – bring your swimsuit!
Bicycle obstacle course and helmet giveaway provided by Boulder Community Health

Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08 | Estes Park Event Complex, 1209 Manford Event Complex, Estes Park, CO, 80517, United States
Join us together with over 200 performers from across the globe in a celebration of marching bands, highland dancing and massed bagpipes – a spectacular evening of music & pageantry not to be missed.
WHAT: Get your tickets today for the 48th annual Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival in Estes Park, Colo. Join us to find out what keeps Coloradans coming back for more family fun every year. The festival has something for everyone – featuring, world class Scottish Highland Athletic competitions, Irish and Highland dance performances, dog exhibitions, folk and rock musical performances, Scottish and Irish food, drinks and crafts.

Rooftop Live Music Series | featuring: Brett Hendrix
2024-08-29 17:00 - 21:00 | desk chair workspace, 201 East 4th Street, Loveland, 80537
Get ready to elevate your entertainment experience at our exclusive Rooftop Live music series! Join us each month for a magical evening, where we showcase the incredible local music scene with a diverse lineup of talented musicians.
Arrive early to soak in the panoramic views as the rooftop opens its doors at 5PM. The live music kicks off at 6PM. We will have a stocked bar, offering a selection of craft beers, fine wines, and handcrafted cocktails.
Treat yourself to the Suga Shack BBQ food truck parked conveniently outside. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, where live music, breathtaking views, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious food come together to create an unmissable experience that will leave you craving for more.
More About the Musician—
Brett Hendrix is a multi-instrumental singer/songwriter, whose heartfelt lyrics and captivating guitar skills make him a rising-independent artist to keep an eye on.
His intricate guitar work creates a harmonious blend of melody and emotion that resonates with audiences of all ages. His blend of country, blues, and rock-and-roll give him a unique sound that can’t be defined by categories or genres.

Please RSVP for this event as space will be limited.
There will be a wait list available on the evening of.

8th Sustainable Transportation Summit
2024-08-27 08:00 - 12:30 | Longmont Mueum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, CO, 80501, United States
Maintaining Momentum for Passenger Rail Expansion
The expansion of passenger rail continues to be a high priority for the Polis Administration to deliver economic vitality and sustainable travel options to Coloradans. In the last few years momentum has been building, with the passage of state legislation and federal funding opportunities to support the development of Front Range Passenger Rail (FRPR). There are many challenges and considerations when discussing the realities of rail for Coloradans.
Join Us For This Informative and Insightful Event
Commuting Solutions invites you to join us for the 8th Sustainable Transportation Summit on August 27, 2024 at the Longmont Museum. Esteemed speakers will represent federal, state, regional, and local perspectives and provide attendees with a detailed overview of the background, progress, and next steps in advancing passenger rail in Colorado. An expert panel will focus on Colorado’s FRPR development from the state, service/technical, and local government perspective.
The Sustainable Transportation Summit is open to anyone – our members, partners, transportation experts and enthusiasts! We hope you’ll join us for a lively and insightful discussion around the future of passenger rail in Colorado’s northwest region and beyond.
Speakers
Governor Jared Polis
State of Colorado
Shoshana Lew
Executive Director
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Members $105, Non-Members $145
