Chaffee County Development Showcase

The Chaffee County Development Showcase will connect developers, local trades contractors, real estate professionals, planners and workforce
About this Event

About the Event:

• December 10, 2026 / 8:30 - 10:30 AM
• Chaffee County Fairgrounds, 10165 County Road 120, Salida, CO
• Breakfast refreshments provided
  

What to Expect:

The Chaffee County Development Showcase will connect developers, local trades contractors, real estate professionals, planners and workforce partners to accelerate local construction projects, keep contracting work in Chaffee, and build apprenticeship opportunities and partnerships with Colorado Mountain College.

1. Connect developers with qualified local contractors and suppliers to maximize local contracting opportunities.
2. Foster collaboration among trades contractors and strengthen apprenticeship opportunities and partnerships with Colorado Mountain College.
3. Raise awareness of Chaffee County as a stable development environment.

Why Attend:

• Hear updates about the construction sector in Colorado from the premier construction trades association
• Learn about active and near groundbreaking residential, commercial and mixed use projects in Chaffee County
• Connect with other contractors serving Chaffee County and foster collaboration
• Raise awareness of Chaffee County as a stable development environment
• Build apprenticeship opportunities and partnerships with local schools and Colorado Mountain College

Run of Show:

8:30 Networking & Registration

9:00 - 9:05 Welcome & Sponsor Comments

9:05 - 9:30Construction in Colorado / Contractors Association of Colorado

9:30 - 10:00 Developments in Chaffee County

The Crossing, Buena Vista

Cleora, Salida

Tailwinds, Poncha Springs

10:00 Growing the Construction Sector in Chaffee County

10:30 Closing Comments

Speakers:

• Construction in Colorado / Contractors Association of Colorado
• The Crossing / Paul Andrews
• Cleora / Jeff Post & Greg Kenny
• Tailwinds / John Diesslin

Marketing Opportunity:

Ten Resource Tables will be available to construction related companies. The tables can be reserved for $200 each and include a high-top table with a black table cover, providing an opportunity to connect and network with attendees. To reserve a table, contact Deborah Cameron with the EDC at [email protected].

Presenting Sponsor: TBK Bank