Leading the nation for housing appreciation, the availability of affordable workforce housing has become a major concern for employers in the Denver metro area. Hundreds of business and civic leaders will hear about how the business community can join the conversation to address these challenges as the metro area grows on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the State of the City following a keynote address from Mayor Michael B. Hancock.
WHAT: The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce State of the City luncheon is an annual event that engages hundreds of business professionals in a conversation with our metro area leaders each year about the future of the region.
WHO: Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock will provide a keynote address, reflecting on the past year and outlining next steps to keep Denver and the metro region moving forward.
Chamber President and CEO Kelly Brough will moderate a panel on affordable workforce housing with developers and government officials who have taken diverse approaches to addressing this challenge:
- Amy Harmon, founder and managing partner of Urban Market Partners, LLC and Community Coordinating Metropolitan District No. 1
- Walter A. (Buz) Koelbel, Jr., president of Koelbel and Company
- Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul
- Cris A. White, executive director and CEO of Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Mayor Hancock will also recognize The Women’s Foundation of Colorado President and CEO Lauren Y. Casteel as the recipient of the Monte Pascoe Civic Leadership Award, recognizing her leadership, work to improve the community and efforts to fight for justice and equal opportunity for all.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 9: 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: networking and registration; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: luncheon and program.
WHERE: Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1350 Arapahoe St.
SOCIAL: Follow the conversation @DenChamber and with #DMCCpolicy.
Reporters, please confirm your attendance with Sara Crocker at sara.crocker@denverchamber.org. Please note cameras are also welcome.