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Mesa County Workforce Summit 2026

The Workforce We Need: Solutions for Western Colorado

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Join us for an impactful event that addresses the most pressing issue facing employers today – workforce development. With a collective voice, local business leaders and the Mesa County Workforce Center, have joined forces to bring our community resources, education and business solutions.

Save the date - September 3, 2026!

Event information

Location

Colorado Mesa University, University Center Ballroom, 1455 N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501.

Time

8:00 a.m.-2 p.m.

Individual ticket pricing

$60 includes breakfast and lunch

Purchase individual tickets here

A save the date flyer with information about the date, time and sponsorship opportunities. All details available on the webpage.

Presentation topics include

  • Skills-First Hiring Practices

  • Future of our Workforce

  • Family Leave Law

  • Employee Leadership, Engagement and Succession

  • Upskilling

Corporate and table sponsorships available

Title sponsor ($7,500)

  • Opportunity to introduce the event or a keynote speaker
  • Full page ad and placement of your choice in the event program
  • Recognition on all marketing material prior to event
  • Priority recognition on signs displayed during the event
  • Special recognition seating, 1 table (8 tickets) with your organization's name and logo highlighted on the centerpiece

Venue sponsor ($5,500)

  • Half page ad in the event program
  • Recognition on marketing material prior to the event
  • Recognition on sign displayed during the event
  • Special recognition seating, 1 table (8 tickets) with your organizations name and logo highlighted on the centerpiece

Lunch sponsor ($4,000)

  • Half page ad in the event program
  • Recognition on marketing material prior to the event
  • Recognition on sign displayed during the event
  • Special recognition seating, 1 table (8 tickets) with your organizations name and logo highlighted on the table centerpiece

Keynote sponsor ($3,000)

  • Opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker
  • Half page ad in the event program
  • Recognition on marketing material prior to the event
  • Recognition on sign displayed during the event
  • Special recognition seating, 1 table (8 tickets) with your organizations name and logo highlighted on the table centerpiece

Breakfast sponsor ($2,500)

  • Quarter page ad in the event program
  • Recognition on sign displayed during the event
  • 1 table (8 tickets) with your organization name and logo highlighted on the table centerpiece

Event sponsor ($2,500)

  • Quarter page ad in the event program
  • Recognition on sign displayed during the event
  • 1 table (8 tickets) with your organization name and logo highlighted on the table centerpiece

Coffee Break sponsor ($1,200)

  • Recognition on sign at the Coffee Table that will be set up throughout the entire event
  • 1 table (8 tickets) with your organization name and logo highlighted on the table center piece

Table sponsor ($450)

  • 1 table (8 tickets) with your organization name and logo highlighted on the table centerpiece

If you are interested in a Sponsorship Opportunity please contact Heather Nara at heather.nara@mesacounty.us or 970-248-0876.

If you have questions regarding the Summit, contact:

Mesa County Workforce Center

wfc-admin@mesacounty.us

970-248-7560