Annual Events
Colorado Chamber Legislative Kickoff Reception
The Legislative Kick-off Reception is the Colorado Chamber’s premier annual event, designed to bring together business leaders, local chamber executives and elected officials from across the state who care about Colorado’s economic vitality, and who will influence the top business priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Come meet the people who will shape the legislative session.
Coolest Thing Made in Colorado
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Contest. The annual competition highlights Colorado’s booming manufacturing industry – contributing over $25 Billion to our state’s economy and creating over 150,000 jobs. This contest is held in October each year at our Annual Meeting Luncheon.
Annual Meeting Luncheon
The Annual Meeting is the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s flagship event. Leaders from across the state convene for insight into our state’s business climate, a compelling keynote speaker(s), and update on Chamber-related business. Do not miss the opportunity to connect with business leaders from across the state.
Women's Forum - A Force in Business
The Women’s Forum promotes leadership, advocacy, mentorship, and connectivity for women in the workplace. Join us as we explore pathways to leadership, what it’s like at the top, and how men and women can work together to cultivate the next generation of women leaders. This is a highly anticipated Colorado Chamber event and promises incredibly high ROI for event sponsors.
Colorado Civics Bee State Competition
The Colorado Chamber Foundation is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and five local chambers of commerce across Colorado to host a statewide civics competition. The 2023-24 National Civics Bee encourages young Americans in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The competition, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees, gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics. The winner of the National Civics Bee Colorado State Finals will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the inaugural National Civics Bee national championship in Fall 2024.
Congressional Luncheon
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce brings business and our Congressional Delegation together biennially to raise interest in supporting and improving our economy and quality of life, as well as sharing insight into the inner workings of Washington, DC. CEOs, senior managers, and small business owners attend this highly sought-after event for the opportunity to interact directly with and hear from our U.S. Representatives about what they are working on, opportunities to collaborate on legislation and issues most important to the success of the business community. This event is held every other year on non-election years and is considered one of the Chamber’s most popular and anticipated events.
Biennial Election & Awards Reception
The Colorado Chamber Biennial Election & Awards Reception designed to bring together the Colorado business community, legislative candidates who have received the coveted Colorado Chamber endorsement, and officials from across the state to celebrate and promote candidates who will support the interests of businesses and help ensure that Colorado will be the best state for business! This reception is our premier fundraising event.
Legislators are recognized as a MVP for their valuable work during the legislative session showing strong leadership in their advocacy for the business community, collaborated with the Colorado Chamber to ensure that Colorado’s economic competitiveness did not further deteriorate and took hard votes in defense of business.This event is structured reception-style, giving attendees the chance to enjoy refreshments while networking with the state’s legislative leaders and decision-makers.
Executive Connections Receptions
Executive Connections Receptions are an important benefit for upper-level executives of the Colorado Chamber’s member companies. These receptions are exclusive, by-invitation-only and feature high profile speakers. Previous speakers include former Governors Bill Owens and John Hickenlooper, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, former U.S. Senators Cory Gardner and Mark Udall, U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, former Broncos President, Chairman, and CEO Joe Ellis, and Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Owner Dick Monfort. A must-attend for those looking for high-level networking and the latest policy updates.
DC Fly-in
The annual fly-in is an opportunity for Colorado Chamber/ACCC members to visit Washington D.C. for Congressional delegation roundtables, a Chiefs’ and Congressional reception, meetings with the Colorado federal delegation and more.
This can’t-miss event is a premier opportunity to show your support of the Colorado business community in front of some of the most influential political leaders in Colorado and Washington D.C.
Annual Golf Tournament
Traditionally held at the Broadmoor each year, Colorado Chamber members look forward to this tournament as one of their finest golfing experiences of the year. The tournament provides a unique opportunity to play on one of the country’s premiere PGA-level golf courses. Players tee it up with the other Colorado business leaders, all while enjoying the hospitality of top-notch sponsors.
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