Ideas, tools, and local insight to help you lead stronger, operate smarter, and stay competitive.
Forward thinking isn’t optional anymore.
Running a business in Pagosa Springs today means navigating workforce challenges, rising costs, shifting customer expectations, and a local economy that is evolving in real time. The businesses that stay strong are the ones that adapt, make smart decisions, and take action early.
This forum is built for that.
A focused day to step out of the daily grind and come back with clearer direction, better ideas, and useful takeaways to move your business forward.
What you'll gain:
Event Details
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Ross Aragon Community Center | 451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration + Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Forum Sessions
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Happy Hour + Networking
Registration
Early Bird: $45 per person through March 31
Regular: $50 per person
Includes continental breakfast, hot lunch, and happy hour.
Early bird pricing is available for one week only.
Register now and secure your early bird rate!
Who should attend:
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and anyone interested in a strong local economy.
Early Bird $45
| 8:30am | Doors Open and join us for coffee and a light breakfast |
| 9am | Welcome & Opening |
| 9:15am | AI Matt from DOLA |
| 10am | Networking/Break |
| 10:05am | 1st Break out session |
1. Value Proposition and Employee Health Insurance | |
2. Employee Ownership and Retirement Planning | |
| 10:50 -11am | Networking / Break |
| 11 - 11:35am | LPEA Electric 101 |
| 11:35-12pm | Lunch Served |
| 12-1pm | Keynote Speaker Kerry Siggins: Creative Ways to be Profitable |
| 1-1:10pm | Networking / Break |
| 1:10-1:55pm | 2nd Break Out Session |
1. Creative Business Practices and Mainstreet | |
2. Leadership Training / Crowd Sourcing | |
| 2-3pm | Local Power Hour |
1. Build Pagosa | |
2. Healthy Archuleta Food Hub | |
3. Cloman / School Update | |
4. Business Incubator | |
5. Pagosa West | |
6. Pagosa Peak | |
7. Aspen House | |
| 3:15-3:30pm | Closing |
| 3:30-5pm | Happy Hour and Networking - 1 Free Drink Ticket Provided, Cash Bar |