Denver Metro Chamber kicks off the National Western Stock Show at 24th Boots ’n Business luncheon

Over one thousand business leaders will celebrate the National Western Stock Show, the business of agriculture and the region’s western heritage while supporting scholarships for future farmers and ranchers at the 24th annual Boots ’n Business luncheon on Friday, Jan. 5.

 WHAT: This sold-out luncheon draws business and civic leaders to kick off the 112th 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 Tom Green and rodeo announcer Roger Mooney.

The event has been made possible by presenting sponsor U.S. Bank, entertainment sponsor Hensel Phelps, agricultural education appreciation sponsor MolsonCoors and gold sponsors Bank of America, Cigna, Denver Water, Encana Corporation, Fidelity Investments, GE Johnson, Lockton, Mechanical Contractors Association of Colorado, Polsinelli, Saunders Construction, Inc., Suncor and Univision Colorado.

WHEN: Networking and registration: 10:30 a.m. Program: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5.

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.