State of Community 2023

8:30 am – Opening Remarks

• Karen Martsolf, FACC Board of DirectorsChair
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Introduction
• Welcome and Opening remarks
• Role at the FACC, importance of education and advocacy
• Brad McCloud, Xcel Energy FACC GAC Committee and Emcee
• Introduction
• Overview of GAC, and how it relates to the mission of Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce (GAC makes recommendations to FACC BOD)
• Mission: To grow a prosperous & sustainable business community
• Vision: Cultivate a vibrant community by being a trusted advocate & viable partner for businesses in the Grand Valley.
• Core Values: Engagement, Collaboration, Leadership & Integrity

Government Affairs Committee Key Issues can be found on the website at fruitachamber.org/government-affairs

8:35 am – Mayor Joel Kincaid

• 5 minute update, 10 minute questions

8:50 am – Mesa County Sheriff Todd Rowell

• 5 minute updates, 10 minute questions

9:05 am – Mesa County Commissioner Cody Davis 

• 5 minute update, 10 minute questions

9:20 am – State House District 54 Representative Matt Soper (Video)

• 10 minute Video

9:30 am – State House District 55 Representative Rick Taggert

• 5 minute updates, 10 minute questions

9:45 am – State Senate District 7 Senator Janice Rich

• 5 minute updates, 10 minute questions

10:00 am – Congresswoman Lauren Boebert

• 10 minute update, 10 minute questions

10:20 am – Mayor Kincaid Award Presentation

• Kayla Presenting

10:25 am – ED Kayla Bowers

• Thank sponsors & attendees

10:30 am – END