September 20th – Sky Ute Casino
With every challenge, there is opportunity. What we do now will determine how we evolve as a community. What we invest in now identifies our priorities. What we value now defines our community. Our Opportunity is Now.
Summit Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 Check-In and Networking Breakfast (Main Banquet Room)
8:30 – 8:50 Welcome and Opening Remarks (Main Stage)
8:50- 9:40 Keynote by Chris Schembra: The Future Success of our Community is Human Connection
9:45- 10:00 Break
10:00 – 11:00 Breakout Sessions Morning Track
- The Science and Art of Being an Engaging Leader (Bingo Room)
- Principals and Practice of Meaningful Connections and Communication (Room C)
- Digital Advantage: Leveraging the Intersection of Humans & Data (Williams Room)
- Winning Change: The Synergy of Communication and Self-Leadership (Peabody Room)
- Workforce Housing Solutions Roadmap (Bonny Kent Room)
11:10 – 11:50 Lunch
11:50 – 12:40 Keynote by Sally Thornton: The Future of Teams
12:45- 1:35 Keynote by Andy Ellwood: The Power of Community and Collective Knowledge
1:35 – 1:45 Break
1:45 – 2:45 Breakout Sessions Afternoon Track
- The Power of Community and Collective Knowledge Workshop (Bingo Room)
- Creating an “Own It” Culture (Room C)
- Digital Advantage: Leveraging the Intersection of Humans & Data (Williams Room)
- Winning Change: The Synergy of Communication and Self-Leadership (Peabody Room)
- Healthy Workplace Conflict Management (Bonny Kent Room)
2:50 – 3:40 Keynote by Michael O’Brien: People Don’t Change! They Grow…
3:40 – 3:55 Closing Remarks
4:00 – 5:00 Chairman Circle Reception and Business Showcase (Patio)
2023 Keynote Speakers
Sally Thornton
CEO of Forshay
An instigator on how to thrive in the future of work, Sally is the CEO of Forshay, a firm that focuses on how people can do their best work through executive recruiting, interim experts, and optimizing teams through increased engagement and applying design thinking to make work better.
Chris Schembra
Best Selling Author
Chris Schembra is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of “Gratitude Through Hard Times”. USA Today calls him their “Gratitude Guru”, he’s a founding member of Rolling Stone Magazine’s Culture Council, and he sits on the Executive Board at Fast Company Magazine.
Michael O’Brien
Founder & CEO of BluePrint Toolset
Michael O’Brien is the Founder and CEO of BluePrint Toolset, a measurement and development framework of organizational cultures, leaders, teams, and individuals. His consulting expertise has enabled hundreds of organizations to achieve their goals through transforming their culture, experiences, and helping others with their leadership journeys.
Andy Ellwood
Coaching
Andy helps leaders embrace their unique talents and overcome obstacles on their road to success. Andy has built one of the fastest-growing coaching practices in New York City over the past two years after more than a decade of launching, funding, and selling startups.
Platinum-Keynote Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Animas Surgical Hospital
SEH Inc.
Durango Chamber of Commerce
Bank of Colorado
ImageNet
The Payroll Department
Farha Roofing
Osprey Packs
The Gable House
Fast Signs
Region 9
Shaw Solar
Durango Motor Company
City of Durango
Bank of the San Juans
Coca-Cola
Ascent Digital
Bronze Sponsors
ASAP Accounting and Payroll
The Wells Group
FCI Constructors
Durango Land and Homes
Pueblo Community College of the SW
The Durango Herald
Nunn Construction
Jaynes Corp
San Juan College
Agile Space Industries
Rocky Mountain Home and Ranch
Durango La Plata County Airport
The Community Foundation (SWCF)
Tafoya Barrett and Associates
Alpenglow Properties
Bank Central
The Strater Hotel
