Date and Time
Thursday Nov 6, 2025
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM MST
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Event starts at 9 a.m. and is expected to conclude by 11 a.m.
Location
Town of Palisade Gym
711 Iowa St.
Fees/Admission
Free Public Event - Registration Required
Description
Join the Palisade Chamber of Commerce for the State of Palisade Breakfast, a community forum designed to connect residents, business owners, and local leaders with updates from every level of government and education. This annual event provides a comprehensive look at Palisade’s progress, upcoming projects, and the collaborative efforts shaping our region’s future.
Enjoy a light breakfast and networking before hearing from our Town, County, State, and Federal representatives, followed by an education and economic outlook from local experts.
Program Itinerary:
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Speaker: Dr. Nathan Perry, Colorado Mesa University
Regional Economic Outlook -
Panel: Town of Palisade
Mayor Pro Tem Somerville & Town Manager Janet Hawkinson -
Speaker: Mesa County Commissioner JJ Fletcher
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Panel: State Legislative Leaders
Senator Janice Rich & (Tentative) Representative Matt Soper -
Speaker: Senator Hickenlooper’s Office
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Speaker: (Tentative) Congressman Hurd’s Office
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Panel: Education & Workforce Development
(Tentative) Dr. Brian Hill, Superintendent, School District 51
Principal Dan Bollinger, Palisade High School
This event is an opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the initiatives, investments, and collaborations driving growth and prosperity in Palisade and throughout Mesa County.
