CSBR Road Trips

What CSBR Road Trips Offer

CSBR road trips are immersive one or two-day experiences designed to:

  • Promote Colorado Aerospace statewide
  • Identify potential suppliers and subcontractors
  • Engage educators and STEM outreach efforts in local communities

They typically include site tours (e.g., aerospace companies, universities, energy facilities), networking receptions, panels, and community engagement events.

Upcoming Road Trips in 2025

Northeast Colorado Aerospace Workforce and Suppliers Meeting


Sponsors: Northeastern Junior College | CSBR

October 21, 2025 | Noon – 2 PM

 Purpose: 

  • To share aerospace workforce opportunities with high school and college students as well as with manufacturers and potential suppliers on how to engage and do business with the aerospace industry. The aerospace industry is extremely diverse and needs a broad range of suppliers, we hope you can join us!

Location: 

  • Northeastern Junior College, Sterling | NJC Applied Technology Campus (ATC) | 318 Hagen Street, Sterling, CO
  • Food service beginning in Room 123 (Engagement Area),  Main presentation in Room 109 (Wind/Industrial Lab)Located just inside the main entrance off the Barlow parking lot

 Hosts:

  • Pro15
  • NECOM
  • Colorado Space Business Roundtable
  • Northeastern Junior College
  • NE BOCES
  • Mogan Community College 

Agenda & Speakers:

  • Noon – Lunch
  • 12:25 pm Welcome | Mike White, NJC President and Representative Dusty Johnson
  • 12:40 pm Colorado Aerospace & CSI | Debra Wilcox, CSBR | Tom Coakley, Colorado Space Institute | Grace Crain-Wright, Colorado Space Institute
  • 1:10 Workforce Opportunities  | Stephanie Varnell, Lockheed Martin | Debra Wilcox, Creating Manufacturing | Carolyn Belle, Aurica Space | Tom Coakley
  • 1:40 Supplier Information | Chad Vorthmann, Lockheed Martin | Debra Wilcox, Creating Manufacturing | Carolyn Belle, Aurica Space
  • 2:00 Tour and Adjourn | David Farrow

Previous 2025 Road Trips

1. Grand Junction (West Slope)

Dates: September 4–5, 2025
Click here for information and registration.

Highlights

Thursday, Sept 4:

  • Tour CMU Tech at Colorado Mesa University
  • Visit SG Aerospace & Gas and facility West Star Aviation
  • Evening veteran networking reception

Friday, Sept 5:

  • Golf fundraising event at Tiara Rado Golf Course for STEM scholarships

Goal: Blend industry tours, networking, and support of rural STEM education.

2. Sterling / Northeastern Colorado

Dates: June 17–18, 2025

Highlights:

  • Panel discussions focused on regional entrepreneurship, clean energy, and workforce development
  • Company and college site visits (e.g., NJC Tech Campus)
  • Workforce tours including a wind farm stop
  • Community dinner and engaging with regional stakeholders

Purpose: Regional economic transition, including from coal to renewables, connecting aerospace to broader local development.

3. Alamosa 

Dates: August 14-15, 2025

Highlights:

  • Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Alamosa, 3418 Mariposa Street, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • Information & Registration contact Mattie Embrey.

Purpose: Exploring Colorado’s aerospace landscape in rural and emerging areas.

 

4. Steamboat Springs 

Dates: September 9–10, 2025

Highlights

  • Details to come.

Purpose: Exploring Colorado’s aerospace landscape in rural and emerging areas.

How to Get Involved

  • Registration: Participants register through CSBR, transportation is often coordinated via carpool or van pool, though you can self-drive.
  • Cost: There’s typically no fee to participate—though attendees manage their own travel and lodging expenses. Sponsors may get added perks.
  • Participation Options: Join the full road trip or attend specific segments if you prefer.
  • Sponsorship: There are always opportunities to sponsor to find out more reach out to membership@coloradosbr.org

Why You're Right

Yes — CSBR’s road trips are excellent opportunities to “see and stay connected” with aerospace insiders, companies, local leadership, policy stakeholders, and emerging regions in Colorado. They intentionally foster networking, education outreach, supplier exploration, and regional growth.

Would you like help with:

  • Finding the next registration link?
  • Checking lodging or travel logistics?
  • Understanding sponsor benefits for participating?

Email us at info@coloradosbr.org.