Annual Banquet - 2026
Name:
Annual Banquet - 2026
Date:
February 20, 2026
Time:
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM MST
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
Join the Board of Directors, Volunteers and Staff of the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance for the largest gathering of our members and local leaders each year.
It's time to celebrate our business community's accomplishments and to highlight the people working incredibly hard to contribute to its success. This year’s theme, Local Motion – Powered by Local Business, reflects the forward momentum of our community and highlights how local businesses are driving economic growth, connection, and long-term prosperity. It emphasizes that we are moving together, with purpose, and are on track toward a strong and sustainable future.
The 138th Annual Banquet, presented by Black Hills Energy recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of both the chamber and our members over the past year. The evening starts with a red-carpet meet-and-greet-reception, appetizers, and cash bar featuring our famous locally inspired signature cocktails. A delicious locally catered meal will be served with keynote and featured speakers highlighting current subjects that are of interest and relevance to the dynamic business community of the Royal Gorge Region.
Meet the incoming members of the Board of Directors and recognize the outgoing board members for their service and join us in celebrating the deserving members to be awarded this year.
5:00 PM:
Red Carpet Meet & Greet Reception
6:00 PM:
Buffet Dinner featuring delicious selections by Chicago Bobs.
7:00 PM
Program Begins
Featured Keynote Speakers:
Jeff Thormodsgaard
Jeff Thormodsgaard is the Vice President of Government Affairs at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC and a seasoned public policy and government relations expert with more than 15 years of experience in strategic advocacy and legislative engagement.
Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer
Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer is the President & CEO of the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, bringing decades of leadership in economic and community development and a proven track record of driving regional growth and collaboration.
We would like to recognize and thank our top-tier event sponsors.
PRESENTING SPONSOR - BLACK HILLS ENERGY
It's time to celebrate our business community's accomplishments and to highlight the people working incredibly hard to contribute to its success. This year’s theme, Local Motion – Powered by Local Business, reflects the forward momentum of our community and highlights how local businesses are driving economic growth, connection, and long-term prosperity. It emphasizes that we are moving together, with purpose, and are on track toward a strong and sustainable future.
The 138th Annual Banquet, presented by Black Hills Energy recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of both the chamber and our members over the past year. The evening starts with a red-carpet meet-and-greet-reception, appetizers, and cash bar featuring our famous locally inspired signature cocktails. A delicious locally catered meal will be served with keynote and featured speakers highlighting current subjects that are of interest and relevance to the dynamic business community of the Royal Gorge Region.
Meet the incoming members of the Board of Directors and recognize the outgoing board members for their service and join us in celebrating the deserving members to be awarded this year.
- Awards Presented:
- Business Member of the Year
- Distinguished Citizen of the Year
- Guy U Hardy Outdoor Recreation Service
- The Myron "Smitty" Smith Lifetime Volunteer Award
- Tourist Champion of the Year Award.
5:00 PM:
Red Carpet Meet & Greet Reception
6:00 PM:
Buffet Dinner featuring delicious selections by Chicago Bobs.
7:00 PM
Program Begins
Featured Keynote Speakers:
Jeff Thormodsgaard
Jeff Thormodsgaard is the Vice President of Government Affairs at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC and a seasoned public policy and government relations expert with more than 15 years of experience in strategic advocacy and legislative engagement.
Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer
Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer is the President & CEO of the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, bringing decades of leadership in economic and community development and a proven track record of driving regional growth and collaboration.
Put Your Business in the Spotlight! - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY TRAILBLAZER $500
- Opportunity to personally present on stage
- Recognition by sponsor level with large logo in all print, digital and social media
- Large logo in printed/digital program + on rolling TV monitor presentation.
- When combined with table purchase, specially identified VIP seating location. + business promotion table access.
- Special gift at each setting,
- $100 table purchase discount,
COMMUNITY INFLUENCER $250
- Recognition by sponsor level with small logo in all print, digital and social media
- Small logo in printed/digital + on rolling TV monitor presentation.
- $50 table purchase discount.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE $175
- Recognition by sponsor level in all print, digital and social media
- Name listing in printed/digital + rotating listing on jumbo-screen event center monitors.
We would like to recognize and thank our top-tier event sponsors.
PRESENTING SPONSOR - BLACK HILLS ENERGY
Event Sponsors:
Location:
Pathfinder Park Event Center 6655 CO-115, Florence, CO 81226
Date/Time Information:
DATE: The 20th Day of February 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM starts our appetizer hour.
Cash Bar.
TIME: 4:30 PM starts our appetizer hour.
Cash Bar.
Contact Information:
Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance 719-275-2331
Fees/Admission:
$600.00 Per Table (Seats 10)
$500.00 Per Table (Seats 8) - $475.00 Early Bird till Friday, January 23, 2026
$130.00 Per Couple
$70.00 Per Person
Event Sponsorship:
Community Trailblazer: $500
Community Influencer: $250
Community Advocate: $175
$500.00 Per Table (Seats 8) - $475.00 Early Bird till Friday, January 23, 2026
$130.00 Per Couple
$70.00 Per Person
Event Sponsorship:
Community Trailblazer: $500
Community Influencer: $250
Community Advocate: $175
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