Voices of Rural Colorado Update
First, YES the event is still on and YES you can still register! We heard from several of you today indicating you were waiting to register just in case COVID numbers forced a cancellation or postponement. As of today, WE ARE STILL ON. Just so you know...
COVID Protocols:
We will take every precaution we are able. Masks will be required at all venues. We encourage you to bring along your vaccination card if you will be visiting the Capitol at any time during your stay, (we have heard it both ways), however we are not requiring them for attendance. We will not be testing. We trust your judgement in protecting yourself and others; if you have been exposed or are sick and will not be able to attend, we will refund your registration.
Why Should you Make Attendance a Priority?
If you have attended this event in the past, you know. We asked former Senate President, Kevin Grantham, new Action22 Board Member by the way, if he remembered this event while he served. He chuckled and said, "Absolutely! It was a great way to meet and connect. Our minds might not necessarily be changed but we definitely thought about what we heard when we were making decisions. It would absolutely be worth it to every Action22, Club 20 and Pro 15 member to attend."
If that is not enough, check out this agenda!
Joint Legislative Visit Agenda January 20-21, 2022
Wednesday January 19th starts at 5:30pm: Informal Welcome Reception in the Hotel Lounge at the Hilton Denver City Center
Thursday, January 20th–
Discussions with State Leaders LOCATION: Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (1445 Market Street Denver, CO 80202)
8:30am Coffee and Networking
9:00am Welcome-Action 22, Club 20, Pro 15
9:30am Affordable Housing Innovations: Jerilynn Francis, Colorado Housing & Finance Admin.
10:00 am Current Status of Higher Education, Affordability, & Accessibility: Todd Saliman, President University of Colorado
10:30am What's up at DOLA? Affordable Housing, Disaster Recovery and More: Rick Garcia, Executive Director
11:00am Panel Discussion: Energy Trends in Rural Colorado Sponsored By Xcel Energy Moderator: Christian Reece, Club 20
11:45am Lunch Break
12:30pm Panel Discussion: Rural Economic Development and Workforce Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Moderator: Joe Rice, Director of Government Relations Lockheed Martin Space
1:15pm Unpacking Colorado Money: Dylan Pepper, 5280 Strategies
1:45pm Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in Agriculture: Rebecca Edlund, Colorado Farm Bureau
2:15pm Networking and Refreshment Break
2:30pm Panel Discussion: Future of Agriculture in Colorado
3:15pm Special Districts Ballot Measure Update: Bernie Buescher 3:45pm Wrap Up and Adjourn
4:00-7:00pm Networking Reception At The Gas Lamp (1437 Market St, Denver, CO 80202) *Please note reception location change*
Friday, January 21 st–
Discussions with State Leaders LOCATION: Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (1445 Market Street Denver, CO 80202)
8:30am Coffee and Networking
9:00am Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser
9:30am Colorado Opioid Epidemic: Heidi Williams
10:00am Panel Discussion: Water: Current Status, Controversy, and the Future Sponsored by Eklund and Hanlon, LLC Moderator: James Eklund
10:45am Networking and Refreshment Break
11:00am Colorado Governor Jared Polis
11:30am Colorado Department of Transportation Director Shoshana Lew
12:00pm Wrap Up and Adjourn
With that in mind, Register Now, before you miss out.
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