State of Palisade Breakfast

Description

Join the Palisade Chamber of Commerce for the State of Palisade Breakfast, a community forum designed to connect residents, business owners, and local leaders with updates from every level of government and education. This annual event provides a comprehensive look at Palisade’s progress, upcoming projects, and the collaborative efforts shaping our region’s future.

Enjoy a light breakfast and networking before hearing from our Town, County, State, and Federal representatives, followed by an education and economic outlook from local experts.

Program Itinerary:

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Registration, Breakfast, & Open Networking

9:00–9:30 a.m. – Speaker: Dr. Nathan Perry, Colorado Mesa University
 Economic update for Palisade & our region's agriculture

9:30–9:45 a.m. – Panel: Town of Palisade
 Mayor Pro Tem Somerville & Town Manager Janet Hawkinson

9:45–9:55 a.m. – Speaker: Mesa County Commissioner JJ Fletcher

9:55–10:15 a.m. –  Conversation with State Legislative Leader Senator Janice Rich & Chamber President & CEO, Jessica Burford

10:15–10:25 a.m. – Speaker: Senator Hickenlooper’s Office

10:25–10:40 a.m. – Panel: Education & Workforce Development
Dr. Brian Hill, Superintendent, School District 51
Principal Dan Bollinger, Palisade High School

10:40 - 10:50 - Update from Congressman Hurd’s Office - Betsy Bair

10:50 Q&A Closing remarks

This event is an opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the initiatives, investments, and collaborations driving growth and prosperity in Palisade and throughout Mesa County.