Events
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce offers a rich array of events to help members boost their visibility, sharpen their business skills, raise their awareness of community issues and connect with other business leaders.
By attending our social functions, informational seminars, and educational workshops you will certainly accelerate your company’s visibility.
Many of these events include sponsorship opportunities.
To register, or get detailed information about upcoming events, preview our 2010 calendar.
Annual Business Expo
The Loveland Chamber's Annual Business Expo is an exciting event for families, seniors, business owners and individuals looking for an evening of fun, family-friendly entertainment. The expo features over 40 exhibitors and hundreds of attendees creating the perfect opportunity for businesses and consumer to connect.
The event is typically themed and offers activities for kids and adults with opportunities to win over $1,000.00 in prizes.
Sponsor: Fountains of Loveland Robin Event Rentals Northern Colorado 5 Aspen Leaf Grille Loveland Reporter-Herald KCOL
Date: April 29, 2010
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. for 55+; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. for families and other in the community (food vendors on site)
Location: Fountains of Loveland
Who: B2C Businesses, consumers and families
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for this event please click here.
Annual Meeting - Dinner
Every year your Loveland Chamber holds an Annual Meeting to celebrate achievements from the previous year. This event also includes recognition of Chamber Award winners, incoming and outgoing Board members and a kick-off for the new year. The Chamber's annual meeting is one of Loveland's largest gatherings of business professionals and civic leaders, so be sure to attend.
Sponsors: 2011 are still available; please click here to learn more
The 2010 Annual Meeting Sponsors (Platinum only)
Date: Mid to late January
Time: Evening
Location: TBD
Who: All Loveland Chamber Investors and select non-investors who are interested in joining.
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To see pictures from the 2010 "Survivor" Annual Meeting please click on the following links:
To register for this event please click here.
Business After Hours
Our informal, monthly Business After Hours events are a great way for our Chamber investors to create new business relationships in a relaxed setting. You'll enjoy open networking, appetizers, door prizes and a no-host bar.
Please note, this event is for Chamber investors only. Special guests are by invite only.
Sponsor: July Host - Park Regency
Date: First Thursday of each month
Time: 5:30- 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rotating location each month; determined by host.
Who: Loveland Chamber investors and special guests (by invitation).
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for the next Business After Hours please click here.
Business Before Hours
Each month, wake up to a gathering of people just like you, those who want to start their day with interesting, engaging members of the business community. Our Business Before Hours serves as an alternative to Business After Hours, but essentially providing many of the same great opportunities.
This event will help with increasing connections, business relationships and leads. And unlike our Business After Hours you don't have to be a member to be able to attend this fun event.
Sponsor: June Host - Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County
Date: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Location: This event will have different hosts each month and the location will be determined by the host.
Who: Loveland Chamber investors are FREE. Non-investors attend for $5 if pre-registered before 5:00 p.m. the day before, or pay $8 at the door. Estimated attendance 20-50.
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for the next Business Before Hours please click here.
Business Insights
This bi-monthly forum offers a moderated panel discussion focusing on business and public-policy issues impacting Loveland and Northern Colorado. The series highlights a high-level view on topics that impact Loveland businesses and their strategic plans for the future.
If you are a business owner or an operating manager, you don't want to miss these forums because the information gained will keep you on the inside track of what is happening in your community and what is driving the economic engine.
Sponsor: Chase Bank
Date: Random dates through each month
Time: Noon- 1:30 p.m.
Location: The location of this series changes each time based on topic.
Who:Loveland Chamber investors and non-investors.
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for the next Business Insights please click here.
CEO Connection
CEO Connection provides chamber investors the opportunity to discuss their needs, concerns and/or ideas with the Chamber CEO, Brian Willms. Attendees are by invite only, creating an intimate group of six to ten attendees. This allows for everyone in attendance the opportunity to engage with Brian and their peers. It also creates a wonderful opportunity for Chamber investors to make more personal connections with one another.
Although this event is by invite only, Brian and the Chamber host three to five of these events each month and assure every Chamber investor is invited at some point throughout the year.
Lunch is provided for the attendees and underwritten by the event sponsor.
Sponsor: United Western Bank
Date: Dates vary, but typically 3-5 a month
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: The Ken and Helen Erion Conference Room, Loveland Chamber of Commerce
Who: By invitation, but every Chamber investor is invited at some point throughout the year
To register for the next CEO Connections please click here.
Corn Roast
Sponsor: Still available; contact Jim Worthen
Date: August 27th and 28th, 2010.
Time: Friday 4:00-10:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-10:00p.m.
Location:
Who:the community - anyone in Northern Colorado and beyond can attend this great community event
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To nominate someone for the 2010 Corn Roast Festival grand marshal position, please click here.
In Focus Series:
Hear from Experts, Share Best Practices, Grow Your Business.
This monthly educational series brings experts from various fields to present information about timely and relevant topics to medium and small companies. Attendees will be encouraged to not only ask questions, but to also share their own thoughts, experiences and best practices. Topics such as technology, social media, marketing, sales, finance, etc. are covered.
Sponsor: Chase
Date: Third Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:30- 9:00 a.m.
Location: Loveland Chamber of Commerce conference room.
Who:Loveland Chamber investors and non-investors.
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for the next In Focus Series please click here.
Maximize Your Chamber Investment
Maximize your Chamber investment by attending one of these informational sessions (held twice a year) that also provide networking opportunities for new and existing Chamber investors.
This mini-fair will give you an opportunity to learn about the many services provided by your Chamber and learn how to maximize your Chamber membership. Mini ‘stations’ will be available for the following:
- Connections (Committees, events, etc...)
- Education (CyberChat, Business Insights, etc...)
- Visibility (Advertising, online
presence, sponsorships, etc...)
- Advocacy (LLAC, NCLA, etc...)
- Chamber Discount Programs (Office Depot, Sandler Training, etc...)
- Special Programs (Leadership Loveland, Leadership Northern Colorado, leads groups, STIR Loveland, etc...)
Board of Directors
Sponsor: Still available; contact Brian K. Means
Date: Tues,. June 22, 2010
Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location: Loveland Chamber of Commerce
Who:Loveland Chamber investors only
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for the next Member Orientation please click here.
Media Day
Media Day is a unique Loveland Chamber event. This great event provides an all-day seminar that educates Loveland Chamber investors on what they need to know about working with local media, generating exposure for their business, expectations on what makes good news and best-practices to draft press/marketing materials.
Sponsor: Still available; contact Brian K. Means
Date: Friday, June 4, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Loveland Chamber of Commerce
Who:Loveland Chamber investors only
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for the Media Day please click here.
Small Business Finance Day
This day-long event focused on presenting a variety of financial topics of interest to small businesses including angel investments and venture capital, lending programs, an update on small business financial regulations and preparing for end-of-year tax and payroll.
Sponsor: Still available; contact Brian K. Means
Date: Friday, Oct. 22, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Loveland Chamber of Commerce
Who: Loveland Chamber investors only
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for Small Business Finance Day please click here.
STIR Loveland Educational Events
This bi-monthly educational series is for STIR members and other young professionals (age 45 and younger). This event is designed to give insight and tips on leadership, career development and building businesses.
This series brings highly successful leaders to present information and to share their own personal stories on how they achieved their success.
Sponsor: The Tenfold Collective
Date: Every other month, second Wednesday of each month
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Loveland Chamber of Commerce
Who: STIR Loveland members age 45 and younger.
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for the next STIR Loveland Educational Event please click here.
STIR Loveland Social Mixers
This entertaining, but informal bi-monthly social mixer for STIR members and other young professionals (age 45 and younger) provides a fantastic opportunity for young professionals to connect with their peers and develop the ever-important business networking skills.
Attendees of the STIR Mixer will enjoy networking, appetizers, door prizes and at least one free beverage.
Sponsor: The Tenfold Collective
Date: Every other month, third Monday of each month
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Rotating hosts
Who: STIR Loveland members age 45 and younger.
Staff: Nicole Hegg, Communications and Events Manager
To register for the next STIR Loveland Social Mixer please click here.
