Workshops

ADVOCACY & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES
Take your chamber's advocacy and workforce development efforts to the next level.

May 11, 2023
12 noon - 4:30 p.m. (lunch included)
Hilton Denver City Center
1701 California Street, Denver, CO 80202

Just getting started or already have a successful program, this workshop is for you!
We’ll be presenting best practices and tips for success with takeaways for chambers of ALL sizes and program levels. There will be plenty of opportunity for interaction and Q & A.
Cost: $75 per person
Registration Deadline: April 24 or until sold out. SEATING IS LIMITED
Refund Policy: A 90% refund will be made if requested in writing by April 24. No refunds after April 24

Hotel Reservations: $192 plus taxes.
Call 303-297-1300 – mention W.A.C.E. 2023 Board Meeting
Registration Form (PDF)

Agenda

Lunch (12:00pm - 12:30pm)

Welcome
Featuring:
J.J. Ament, President/CEO, Denver Metro (CO) Chamber
Lorraine Clarno, ACE, President/CEO, Kalispell (MT) Chamber & 2023 W.A.C.E. Chair
Nick Ortiz, President/CEO, W.A.C.E.

Workforce Panel
Featuring:
Kami Welch, ACE, President/CEO, Arvada (CO) Chamber
Patrick Ellis, ACE, President/CEO, Murrieta/Wildomar (CA) Chamber
Matt Wiggins, Workforce Development Director, Boulder (CO) Chamber
Moderator: Yvonne Myers, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Fort Collins Area (CO) Chamber

Break (2:15pm - 2:45pm)

Advocacy Panel
Featuring:
Rachel Beck, Executive Director, Colorado Competitive Council
Meghan Dollar, SVP of Government Affairs, Colorado Chamber
Candace Carnahan, ACE, President/CEO, Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber
Moderator: Chris Romer, ACE, IOM President/CEO, Vail Valley (CO) Partnership

Wrap-Up
Featuring:
Lorraine Clarno, ACE, President/CEO, Kalispell (MT) Chamber & 2023 W.A.C.E. Chair