The West Slope Outdoor Recreation Industry Summit & Celebration is our annual flagship event spotlighting the critical role outdoor recreation plays in shaping the Western Slope’s economy, culture, community wellbeing, and public lands. This vibrant, two-day event will unite stakeholders from across the spectrum – industry professionals, public officials, community members, and outdoor rec enthusiasts – in both formal engagement and festive celebration.
West Slope Outdoor Recreation Industry Summit
- Martes, Noviembre 10
- 8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- Colorado Mesa University - Ballroom (1100 North Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81501)
Program
8:00 - 9:00 a.m
- Registration / Check-In
- Networking
- Coffee & Pastries
9:00 - 10:00 a.m
- Opening Remarks
- True West: Findings & Recommendations
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Keynote #1 – TBT
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
- Break
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Small Group Workshops – True West: Findings & Recommendations
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Break
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Catered Lunch
- Keynote #2 – TBD
1:00 - 1:15 p.m.
- Closing Remarks
Regular Summit Concludes
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (INVITE ONLY)
- Industry Roundtable
- True West Steering Committee Meeting – Project Pipeline Prioritization
GVORC Celebration & Industry Awards
- Viernes, Noviembre 13
- 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Orchard River View (3926 HWY 6 & 24 Palisade, CO 81526)
Theme
- Canadian Tuxedo (Denim on Denim)
The Experience
- Temptation Stations & Dessert Bar
- Bar
- Live Band
- Industry Awards
- Silent Auction
Impact Goals
- Amplify the sector’s role in regional economic development
- Build stronger networks among outdoor recreation stakeholders
- Inspire new partnerships, stewardship efforts, and public engagement
- Celebrate outdoor culture as a unifying force on the Western Slope
- Recognize peers, businesses and organizations who have helped to champion the outdoors
