THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE

is October 21, 2026

Following the R.I.S.E. Conference, The Unsung Heroes Luncheone will honor these women that have made a difference at their workplace and in the community:

• Danelle Carrel, City of Aurora
• Erin Cassidy, Family Tree
• Abby Chadwick, Community College of Aurora
• Esther Clark, Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
• Lana Hailemarian, StandUP Team
• Naomi Lowell, City of Centennial
• Lakeasha Smith, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
• Chelsea Thatcher, Mershops Town Center at Aurora

Thanks to our generous sponsors:

QTS, City of Aurora-City Management, Tallgrass, Visit Aurora, Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, Paramount Associates Wealth Management,

Advent Health Aurora Highlands, Bookkeeping & CFO Solutions 5280,

Century Communities, Colorado Enterprise Fund, Colorado Fairy Hair,

Community College of Aurora, Redwood Medical, Summit Event Center 2

Emerging Leaders:

Accepting Applications for the 2027 Cohort

Emerging Leaders 2026 Cohort at graduation

The Chamber's Emerging Leaders Program is a six-month leadership training program, providing personal leadership development, including leadership qualities, traits, and skills; emotional intelligence; and ethical behavior in the first four months. Team/Interpersonal Relations and Community Relations are covered in the last two months, with an emphasis on organizational communication and conflict resolution.

Application deadline: Oct 15, 2025

October 2026

Committee/Council Meetings

^{Brews &}

^{Behind-the-Scenes with}

^{Launch Pad Brewery}

^{Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 / 4 - 5:30 pm}

^{Launch Pad Brewery}

^{884 S Buckey Rd, Aurora, CO 80017}

Join the Young Professionals for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Launch Pad Brewery and a unique opportunity to learn what goes into bringing a craft beer from concept to can.This event combines professional development, industry education, and networking in a relaxed setting, making it a great opportunity to connect.

All Chamber members are welcome to attend!

Presented by Young Professionals

^{Buckley Regional Military Affairs Council}

^{Thursday, October 22, 2026 / 8:30 - 9:30 am}

^Pretred

550 N Denali St, Unit 100, Aurora, CO 80019

October BRMAC Meeting: From a Trout Stream to the Factory Floor

Pretred's founders were fly fishing, and kept running into old tires and plastic dumped along the water. Instead of just being annoyed, they asked a simple question: what can we do about this?

Pretred turns end-of-life tires into roadway safety barriers, opening its first manufacturing facility in Aurora in 2022. Earlier this year, it grew into a new 152,000-square-foot plant in northeast Aurora, where it turns end-of-life tires into roadway safety barriers.

Tour requirements: Everyone on the tour must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before going onto the production floor, and closed-toed shoes are required. If you'd rather skip the tour, you're still welcome at the meeting.

Presented by BRMAC

^{Non-Profit Committee}

^{Tues., Oct. 27, 2026 / 9 - 10:30 am}

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At this meeting, we will hear from Dianna Fetter with Hope Starts Here Food Bank.

Their mission is to offer hope in challenging times.

They believe meeting practical felt needs to combat hunger opens

the door to whole life transformation.

^{Presented by Non-Profit}

GRAND OPENINGS,

OPEN HOUSES,

& RIBBON CUTTINGS



Echo Suites

18800 E 32nd Parkway, Aurora, CO 80011

Thursday, October 15, 2026 / 2 - 4 pm

Ribbon Cutting at 2:30 pm

Join ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Aurora Denver to celebrate the new hotel.. Come celebrate with food, beverages, music, entertainment, activities, and hotel tours - while getting a firsthand look at everything ECHO Suites has to offer.

Savor Bar N Grill

6676 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80016

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 / 4 - 5:30 pm

Ribbon Cutting at 5 pm

Please help us welcome Savor Bar N Grill as we celebrate their grand opening and ribbon cutting! You will enjoy some light food samplers as well as a champagne toast. Savor is a modern upscale restaurant where globally inspired flavors meet refined technique - from French onion soup finished with Cognac to house-made beet-hummus flat breads, Black Angus steaks, and fresh seafood. It's fine-dining flavor without the fuss.

ZoiglBräu

15120 E Hampden Ave

Aurora, CO 80014

Sat., October 24, 2026 / 11 am - 1 pm

Ribbon Cutting at 11:30 am

Raise a glass and join The Chamber to welcome ZoiglBräu to Aurora, and to celebrate its grand opening with an official ribbon cutting!

Inspired by German brewing traditions, ZoiglBräu features brews ranging from classic European styles like pilsners and hefeweizens to modern favorites. With a spacious taproom and patio,

it’s a great place to gather with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a locally brewed pint.

Partner Colorado Credit Union

998 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 / 11 am - 1 pm

Ribbon Cutting at 11:40 am

Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand re-opening

of Partner Colorado Credit Union! Please come enjoy a lunch and dessert

as well as Gift Card drawings and a branch tour to get to know their staff.

JOKE OF THE DAY

Who is Dracula

most likely to

fall in love with?

The girl necks door.