2024 Annual Conference

Denver International Airport Bus Tour
Monday, September 16, 9:30 – 12:00 PM MT

One of the busiest airports in the world, generating over $36.4B for the region annually. Recommend taking RTD light rail to the airport and do a “behind the scenes of DEN.” DEN real estate, work focused on creating more opportunities for minorities, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses to do business at DEN and grow to become prime contractors or full concession owners. Learn more at www.flydenver.com/about .

Price: $90

Colorado State University Spur and National Western Redevelopment Bus Tour (SOLD OUT)
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 (SOLD OUT)
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 (SOLD OUT)
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

Arts & Culture Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Walking Tour (SOLD OUT)
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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