Vail Valley Business Forum

The Vail Valley Partnership & Economic Council of Eagle County will co-host the 6th annual Vail Valley Business Forum, “A Panel Discussion on Regional Economic Development Opportunities,” on July 26th.

The Forum brings in regional speakers from various business segments to serve on a panel discussion and delve into timely and current business-related topics. Panelists from throughout Colorado will have a lively discussion related to doing business in the Colorado and attendees will be able to discuss how lessons can be applied to the Vail Valley.

Details:
When: July 26, 2012
Where: The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
Time: 8:00-10:30am
Cost: $30 VVP members/$40 non-members
RSVP: Jill Lammers jlammers@visitvailvalley.com

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Richard Wobbekind

As Executive Director of the Business Research Division, Dr. Richard Wobbekind's responsibilities include developing an annual consensus forecast of the Colorado economy and performing various economic impact assessments of the Colorado economy. Wobbekind also produces the quarterly Leeds Business Confidence Index for Colorado.

Dr. Wobbekind's keynote presentation from the Business Forum can be found here.

Panelists:

  • Maria Garcia Berry, Chief Executive Officer of CRL Associates, Inc. Berry is a member of the Board of Trustees of Metropolitan State College, the Auraria Higher Education Center Board of Directors and the Citywide Banks Board. Her community involvement includes the boards of the Regional Transportation District, the American Israel Friendship League and the Colorado Children’s Campaign.

  • Robert Golden, CAE, RCE with the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Bob has been in REALTOR® association management for 27 years and began his career at the Fort Lauderdale Association of REALTORS®. In 2003 he became the CEO of the the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.

    Bob served as the Chairman of the National Association of REALTORS® Association Executives Committee in 2005 and continues to serve at various capacities for NAR. In addition, he was the President of the Florida Society of Association Executives in 1998. He holds the CAE (Certified Association Executive) and RCE (REALTOR® Association Certified Executive).

  • Richard W. Scharf, President & CEO of VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau. Scharf Jr. was named president & CEO of VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, in March 2004. Scharf has worked for VISIT DENVER since 1993, most recently as the executive vice president of sales and marketing. From 1988-1993, he owned a publishing and consulting company representing more than 400 colleges and universities as conference sites.

    • Stay tuned for more information to come soon!


    For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please click here or contact Jennifer Weintraub, membership & events manager at 970-477-4001.

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