2026 Roaring Fork Valley Annual Business Summit

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Name: 2026 Roaring Fork Valley Annual Business Summit
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM MDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:

The Basalt Chamber of Commerce 2026 Roaring Fork Valley Annual Business Summit is presented in partnership with Trailblazer members Alpine Bank, Aspen Valley Health, Howard Head Sports Medicine, PNC, The Steadman Clinic and Valley View. The 2026 summit will be in-person at the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) Innovation Center. 

Annually, the Roaring Fork Valley Business Summit is focused on empowering Basalt Chamber members and the business community by providing the insights they need to proactively prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie on the horizon.

This year’s theme, Signals & Strategy: Charting the Course for 2027, cuts through the noise to deliver actionable intelligence on the Fed’s economic outlook, regional visitor trends, and essential infrastructure timelines for 2027. Position your organization ahead of upcoming shifts with direct clarity on macroeconomic trends, regional visitor shifts, and local airport logistics. This packed agenda equips you with the strategic foresight to build a resilient, forward-looking business.

Confirmed speakers include:

  • State of Economy - Federal Reserve Keynote: Nicholas Sly, Vice President, Economist and the Denver Branch Executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas 
  • Industry Outlook: State of Aspen Skiing Company and Winter 2026-27 Preview - Geoff Buchheister, CEO of Aspen Skiing Company, sponsored by CCY Architects
  • Community Insights presentations
    • State of the Chamber: Kris Mattera, President & CEO
    • State of the Town: Gloria Kaasch-Buerger, Town Manager, Town of Basalt
  • ​Ready for Takeoff: Air Service Changes, Corridor Logistics and Unlocking Midvalley Opportunity - a panel discussion
    • Bill Tomcich, Fly Aspen Snowmass Consultant, Managing Partner - Airplanners
    • Diane Jackson, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Director, Pitkin County
    • Kara Silbernagel, County Manager, Pitkin County
    • Josh Cullen, CDOT Glenwood Springs Resident Engineer, CDOT
    • Austyn Dineen, I-70 Mountain Corridor Communications Manager, CDOT, OR
    • Chuck Marsh, Regional Communications Manager, Region 3 Northwest Colorado, CDOT
Location:
Rocky Mountain Institute Innovation Center
22830 Two Rivers Rd, Basalt, CO 81621

We support the Town of Basalt’s Green Initiatives and encourage you to walk, bike, bus or carpool to chamber events whenever possible. 24 hours on-street parking is available along Two Rivers Road and on Midland Spur. Learn more at parkbasalt.com
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Presentations will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. so please arrive early for check-in and networking.

8 a.m. Doors open - Registration/Check-in
8-8:30 a.m. Networking, coffee & light snacks

8:30 a.m. Roaring Fork Valley Business Summit program begins: Community Insights - presentations by Town of Basalt, Chamber of Commerce
9:00 a.m. State of Economy - Federal Reserve Keynote
10:00 a.m. Industry Outlook: State of Aspen Skiing Company and Winter 2026-27 Preview
10:25 a.m. Ready for Takeoff: Air Service Changes, Corridor Logistics and Unlocking Midvalley Opportunity - a panel discussion
11:10 a.m.  Basalt visitor trends presentation
11:30 a.m. Roaring Fork Valley Business Summit program concludes
 
Contact Information:
Kris Mattera, President & CEO
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Fees/Admission:
$55 - Early Registration (Members)
$65 - Regular Registration (Members)
$70 - Non-member Registration

NOTE: Confluence and Trailblazer members receive two complimentary tickets as part of their membership package, on a first come, first serve basis.

Registration includes coffee and light breakfast snacks. Limited seating; RSVPs and pre-payment required.

To ensure successful event planning and manage costs associated with venue rentals and catering, the Chamber has a strict no-refund policy for this event, as our organization accrues costs even if you decide to cancel or not attend. We appreciate your understanding.
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