Longmont Economic Development Partnership Hosts
Advance Longmont Economic Summit
LONGMONT, CO (February 11, 2025) – Longmont Economic Development Partnership has announced its annual Advance Longmont Economic Summit, Powering the Future: Navigating Economic Trends. This high-impact event will give attendees a competitive edge by offering expert insights into Colorado’s economic forecast, emerging technologies, and business trends shaping the future of commerce.
WHEN: February 25th
TIME: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd, Longmont, CO 80501
Highlights include:
- A State of Industry in Longmont given by Erin Fosdick, President and CEO of Longmont EDP
- A Quantum Primer and Essential Insights Panel for businesses and industry with
- Scott Sternberg, Executive Director of the CUbit Quantum Initiative
- Kortney Rolston-Duce, Director of Ecosystem Development at Quantinuum
- Jessi Olsen, Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Elevate Quantum
- Joe McBreen, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation St. Vrain Valley School District
- Demographic Trends report from Kate Watkins, Colorado’s State Demographer with the Department of Local Affairs State Demography Office
- A ColoradoCast, an economic forecast and demographic trends report by Phyllis Resnick, co-founder of the Colorado Futures Center
- Networking with the brightest minds in business
“Longmont’s past, present—and its future—is built on innovation, resilience, and collaboration,” Fosdick said. “The Economic Summit brings our community—its leaders and visionaries—together to learn from each other and gain the insights we need to keep moving forward. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas, and shape what’s next for Longmont.”
“The Advance Longmont Economic Summit is more than just a discussion about trends—it’s a roadmap for businesses navigating the future. This event brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and community stakeholders to explore the forces shaping our economy and uncover opportunities for growth. I’m excited to see how these insights will empower businesses to innovate and thrive in an evolving landscape,” said Cameron Grant, Longmont EDP board chair and head of the Real Estate team at the Lyons Gaddis law firm in Longmont.
Find additional details and a link to register here.
Breakfast will be served, as will a generous serving of key insights that will guide you through 2025 and beyond.
Event sponsors include Platinum sponsor Sun Construction; Gold sponsors FNBO, Next Light, J.M. Smucker Co., the St. Vrain Valley School District, UC Health, and Avocet Communications; and Media sponsor BizWest.
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ABOUT Longmont EDP: A 501(c)6 non-profit organization founded in 1981, Longmont EDP is funded with both public and private dollars. More than 120 private sector businesses join the City of Longmont, Boulder County, and Platte River Power Authority as our economic partners. Longmont Economic Development Partnership leads a comprehensive approach to building an economic ecosystem that not only supports but champions businesses and their owners. From world-famous brewers to advanced manufacturers,, and specialized business catalysts to world-class research facilities, our businesses in Longmont build an economy that champions growth, prosperity, and inclusion. Longmont’s economic development strategy, Advance Longmont 2.0, focuses on quality job creation and business investment. We activate a powerful civic infrastructure that identifies problems, creates innovative solutions, and implements these programs across partner organizations. For us, Advance Longmont means doing it together. Learn more at www.longmont.org.
