2024 Annual Conference

Colorado State University Spur and National Western Redevelopment Bus Tour
Monday, September 16, 10:00 – 1:00 PM MT

Colorado State University (CSU) Spur is a campus within the reimagined National Western Center (NWC). NWC is a 250 acre redevelopment project. CSU Spur includes the Dumb Friends League, Denver Water, the Temple Grandin Equine Center, and the CSU College of Agriculture – it is a lab, veterinary clinic, market, museum, art studio, classroom, innovation center, and so much more. The NWC is a year-round, urban hub for food and ag in pursuit for global food solutions. Learn more at: www.nationalwesterncenter.com/about/what-is-the-nwc and www.csuspur.org/what-is-spur

Price: $90

Denver After Dark Walking Tour
Monday, September 16, 6:00 – 9:00 PM MT

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the heart of Denver after sundown! Join us for 'Denver After Dark,' where the city's vibrant nightlife comes alive in a kaleidoscope of colors, flavors, and sounds. From bustling streets to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the electric energy of Denver's nighttime economy as we uncover its hidden treasures and iconic landmarks under the stars. Let the city lights guide your way as we explore the pulse of Denver after hours. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

Price: $90

Fitzsimons Innovation Community Bus Tour
Tuesday, September 17, 9:30 – 12:00 PM MT

An integrated urban campus that shares space with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where health and life sciences companies of all sizes operate. Fitzsimons Innovation Community stands on the grounds that once held the Fitzsimons Army Hospital, where soldiers returning from World War I were treated. After the Army decommissioned the hospital in the 1990s, the ideas of the current University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Fitzsimons Innovation Community was born. FIC is currently home to 80 companies and features 427,000 square feet of working lab and office space. Learn more at: www.fitzsimonsinnovation.com

Price: $90

Coors Brewery and Glo Park Bus Tour
Tuesday, September 17, 2:00 – 5:00 PM MT

Opened in 1873, the Molson Coors Golden Brewery uses water from Clear Creek to brew over 9 million barrels per year of recognizable brands such as Coors Light, Coors Banquet, Miller Lite, Keystone Light and more. The Coors family is redeveloping a 5 block area of downtown Golden into mixed use of office, retail, and residential. The Global Energy Park (or “Glo Park”) is a State of Colorado-led renewable energy business park that will be focused on clean energy and decarbonization research and technologies for the global market. Learn more at https://globalenergypark.com; https://www.denverpost.com/2022/08/25/coorstek-redevelops-large-site-downtown-golden/

Price: $90

Arts & Culture Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Walking Tour
Tuesday, September 17, 2:00 – 4:00 PM MT

The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) is a seven-county tax district created within Colorado law to support the metro area’s largest cultural organizations – Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and the Denver Zoo. One penny on every $10 in sales and use tax collected goes to SCFD. Learn more at: https://scfd.org/who-we-are/about-us/

Price: $90

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