09/08/2026
The future doesn’t fly itself. ✈️
It takes leadership, investment, bold decisions, and people willing to come together to shape what’s next.
From a candid conversation about the future of Metro Denver to new leadership and a well-deserved celebration, this year’s Annual Meeting brought Colorado’s business community together to reflect, connect, and look ahead.
We heard from United CEO Scott Kirby in a fireside chat with Denver Metro Chamber President and CEO J.J. Ament, exploring leadership, growth, investment, workforce, and why Metro Denver continues to play an important role in United’s future.
We also welcomed Mark Cordova Mark, President of Centennial Bolt, as our 2026-27 Board Chair as he begins a new year of leadership at the Chamber.
And we celebrated Patricia Calhoun, co-founder and former editor-in-chief of Denver Westword, as the recipient of the 2026 Del Hock Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations, Patty, on this well-deserved recognition of your leadership and lasting impact on Colorado.
Read the full recap: https://lnkd.in/ep592R9W
And thank you to our photography sponsor: InSync Photography + Design Dave Anderson
A special thank-you to our sponsors:
- Presenting Trustees: AdventHealth, AngloGold Ashanti, Boettcher Foundation, Chevron, Daniels Fund, DaVita, Denver International Airport,Denver Water, Empower, HCA HealthONE, Innosphere, Intermountain Health, Philip Morris International, Pinnacol Assurance, PNC, Taft, Tallgrass, UCHealth, United Airlines, University of Colorado, U.S. Bank, VF Corporation, Xcel Energy
- Keynote: Colorado State University Global
- Platinum: University of Colorado Denver