Colorado Chamber of Commerce Spring Conference

Wednesday, April 28th

This session will briefly cover the PTAC history from early Congressional action. Tom will explain what a

PTAC does for Colorado businesses and the PTAC process and the benefits of working with the PTAC.

Turbulence is all around and has been considered something to avoided or at best reduced. Stan will tell

us why turbulence has a positive side and should not be avoided, but rather sought out and used as a

source of innovation. Dr. Gryskiewicz is a consultant and an international authority in leadership,

creativity, innovation and change managements.

7:00 am—9:00 am Breakfast

9:00 am—12:00 pm

The workshops will be used as vehicles to build on Stan Gryskiewicz’ Keynote Presentation on Positive

Turbulence and ensure that each attendee has something tangible and actionable as a takeaway for your

organization. All attendees are encouraged to read Stan’s book, Positive Turbulence…developing climates

for creativity, innovation and renewal, in advance to ensure you receive maximum benefit from this rare

and exciting opportunity with a master of making the best of complex operating environments.

12:00 pm  Lunch

1:30 pm—2:30 pm 

Zak Barron, Constant Contact

Get ideas on how to engage more closely with current members as well as potential members using

email marketing. Learn how to more effectively communicate with all segments of your membership

base, plus a special announcement that will allow you to use Constant Contact’s email marketing, survey,

and event management tools for

2:45 pm—3:45 pm 

Dave Kilby, President/CEO, W.A.C.E.

Common ingredients to make your chamber truly remarkable will be shared.

 Free Time

6:30 pm

Dinner/Silent Auction

3:45 pm—6:30 pm

7:00 am—9:00 am Breakfast

9:00 am—10:00 am

Day-to-day work at a chamber of commerce is never stagnant, but the pace of change over

the past 18 months presents unprecedented challenges for local chambers. From his

nationwide perspective at the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Ian Scott will

highlight emerging trends in chamber leadership including discussions on membership,

programs, public policy, economic development, operations and governance. Evaluate your

organization’s position and learn how your peers are meeting the challenges of the global

economic downturn.

11:30 am