2013 Regional Issues Summit
presented by the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance
and Leadership Northern Colorado
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
7:15 a.m. to noon
Embassy Suites, Loveland, CO
and the
Leadership Northern Colorado Kick Off Event
presented by Leadership Northern Colorado
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
noon to 1:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites, Loveland, CO
Northern Colorado is one of the state’s most vibrant and livable areas. It is also one of the fastest growing parts of Colorado. The Regional Issues Summit is a forum that will bring attention to some of the larger issues facing Northern Colorado including Higher Education, Water Storage and an update on Disaster Recovery. The half-day program will feature expert presentations, panel conversations and participant reactions. Business, civic, education and government leaders are invited to attend to help identify possible solutions to the area challenges.
The business community is also invited to extend their day at the Embassy Suites and to join Leadership Northern Colorado for their kick off event starting at noon. Regionalism is becoming a central issue for the area. Community members are invited to learn about this important topic and to meet the 2014 Leadership Northern Colorado class. Bill Flannigan, Executive Vice President of the Alleghany Conference on Community Development, will be the keynote speaker. Learn how this nationally recognized economic and community development organization has created a more competitive business climate for investment, job creation and talent.
The agenda for December 4 is as follows:
7:15 am: Registration and Breakfast
7:30 am: Welcoming Remarks by Leadership Northern Colorado and Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance
7:40 am: Session 1: Higher Education – Talent to Win the Coming Jobs War
8:45 am: Session 2: Water – The Impact of Disasters on Our Water Supply
10:00 am: Session 3: Oil and Gas – The Importance of the Oil & Gas Industry to Northern Colorado and the Colorado Economy
10:40 am: Economic Recovery from the Floods of 2013
11:20 am: 2014 Legislative Session, A Preview
11:30 am: Optional Networking with Northern Colorado Legislators
Noon (Separate Ticket): Leadership Northern Colorado Kick Off Event Featuring Bill Flannigan, Executive Vice President of the Alleghany Conference on Community Development
More than 200 business professionals and community leaders are expected at the Regional Issues Summit and the Leadership Northern Colorado Kick Off. Registration is available at (970) 482-3746 or online at www.FortCollinsChamber.com
Ticket Prices are:
Regional Issues Summit Only:
$40/members; $50/non-member; $350/table for ten
Leadership Northern Colorado Kick Off Only:
$25/members; $35/non-members; $200/table for ten
All Day Ticket:
$50/members; $60/non-members; $500/table for ten
The Regional Issues Summit and the Leadership Northern Colorado Kick Off is sponsored by Leadership Northern Colorado, the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, the Greeley Chamber of Commerce, the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation, Upstate Colorado, Woodward, EKS&H and Kaiser Permanente.