Northern Colorado Mid-Year Economic Forum 2026

In-depth conversations about the regional economy, including high-growth industries and the impact of higher education. Hosted by BizWest.
About this Event

BizWest’s Mid-Year Economic Forum will convene hundreds of Northern Colorado’s top business leaders, government officials, academicians and entrepreneurs to highlight innovations and changing economic dynamics. The forum will include in-depth conversations about the regional economy, including high-growth industries and the impact of higher education.

The forum will include interactive exhibits, insightful panel discussions, and distinguished speakers including representatives from Colorado State University, the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College and Front Range Community College, along with elected officials and entrepreneurs.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | 8:00 am – 12:30pm | University Center
UNC 501 W 20th St, Greeley, CO 80639
Check-in starts at 7:30am

7:30am Check-in

8:00am Registration, Interactive Exhibit Area, Networking and Continental Breakfast

9:05am Welcome Remarks + UNC Highlights

9:10am-10:00am Segment II | The Future of Higher Education

10:05am-10:55am Segment III | Economic Drivers - Fueling Entrepreneurship in Targeted Industries

10:55am-11:05am Intermission

11:05am-11:40am Segment II | Economic Update

11:40am-12:10pm Segment IV | Financial Markets

12:10pm Closing Remarks

Event sponsorship, vendor booths and tickets are available.

Parking:

Parking Lot C or A: Please download the app "Passport Parking," enter the zone # and Parking Code: unco26928

Please note that it will ask for credit card information but you will not be charged.

For more information, contact your account executive or Jeff Nuttall, [email protected].

For program and panel information, contact Chris Wood, Publisher/Editor, [email protected].