One thousand business leaders will hear about the impact of the approval of 2C to revitalize the National Western Stock Show and celebrate the region’s western heritage while supporting scholarships for future farmers and ranchers at the 22nd annual Boots ’n Business luncheon on Friday, Jan. 8.
WHAT: This luncheon draws business and civic leaders to kick off the 110th Stock Show and celebrate agriculture and its rich heritage in our state.
WHO: The event will feature Gov. John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, National Western Stock Show President and CEO Paul Andrews, Chamber President and CEO Kelly Brough and event emcees 9NEWS anchor Cheryl Preheim and rodeo announcer Roger Mooney.
The event has been made possible by presenting sponsor U.S. Bank, platinum/entertainment sponsor Hensel Phelps and gold sponsors Bank of America, Cigna, Colorado State University, Encana Corporation, Fidelity Investments, Lockton, Rocky Mountain Pipe Traders District Council 5 and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Colorado, Saunders Construction, Inc. and Telemundo.
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8.
WHERE: National Western Stock Show, at 4655 Humboldt St.
SOCIAL: Follow the conversation @DenChamber and with #bootsnbiz.
Reporters please confirm your attendance with Sara Crocker at sara.crocker@denverchamber.org. Please note cameras are also welcome.
About the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
For nearly 150 years, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has been a leading voice for Colorado’s business community. With a membership that spans the state and includes 3,000 businesses and their 300,000 employees, the Chamber is an effective advocate for small and large businesses. For more information, go to denverchamber.org.
About the National Western Stock Show
In the 110th year, the National Western Stock Show is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides college and graduate level scholarships in agriculture and medicine for practice in rural areas. It is also our mission to serve producers and consumers throughout the world by being the premier Stock Show, Rodeo, Horse Show and center for year-round events. The 16-day show also serves as an entertainment arena, hosting one of the world’s richest regular season professional rodeos, largest horse show and Colorado’s largest western trade show. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com.