TrainingPros Proudly Sponsors ATD Rocky Mountain’s 2nd Annual Statewide Conference
Thank You, Colorado!
On October 23, more than 140 learning and development professionals from across Colorado gathered for the ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter’s 2nd Annual Statewide Conference, Rooted in Connection: Resilience and Growth in the Evolving Workplace. Hosted at the University of Denver’s Joy Burns Center, the sold-out event was a full day of learning, collaboration, and community.
Supporting Colorado’s Learning Community
TrainingPros was proud to return as a Gold-Level Sponsor for the second year in a row, demonstrating our continued commitment to supporting both L&D consultants and corporate learning professionals throughout the region.
Representing TrainingPros were Leigh Anne Lankford, President, and Tracy Dee Lufkin, Relationship Manager, who spent the day connecting with familiar faces and new colleagues from Denver’s vibrant learning community.
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A Day of Insight and Inspiration
The day kicked off with an inspiring keynote, described by one attendee as “worth every penny!” The day continued with a series of engaging breakout sessions on communication, leadership resilience, and the evolving trends shaping workplace learning.
From practical takeaways to thought-provoking discussions, each session reinforced the theme of connection and growth in today’s changing workplace.
A Fun Twist: “Connect & Collect” Raffle Game
Of course, no great conference is complete without a little fun! This year’s “Connect & Collect” Sponsor Raffle Game, created by our very own Tracy Dee Lufkin, kept attendees energized and engaged. Participants earned raffle tickets by visiting sponsor tables and solving clever riddles for bonus entries.
TrainingPros was thrilled to contribute a signed copy of Dr. Keith Keating’s book, Hidden Value: How to Reveal the Impact from Organizational Learning, as one of the top prizes.
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Wrapping Up with Connection and Community
he event concluded in true Colorado style! With a relaxed happy hour featuring wine, beer, and lively conversation. As Leigh Anne Lankford shared, “Events like this remind us why we love what we do. Bringing together consultants, clients, and colleagues who are passionate about learning is what keeps our industry thriving.
Special Recognition
A heartfelt thank-you goes to Tracy Dee Lufkin, who also served as VP of Programming Co-Chair for ATD Rocky Mountain, leading the charge on both conference planning and sponsor engagement. The planning team’s creativity and dedication truly made this year’s conference a standout success.
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