Upcoming Events
Coffee Exchange Denver - "Fishing the Good Fight" Presented by David Walters, Board Member
Location: STEAM on the Platte
Topic: Coffee and Conversation with philanthropic, inspirational speaker David Walters, Board Member of Fishing the Good Fight.
No Cost Event!
October 28, 2026 | 8:30-9:30 AM
Leveraging AI for Business Development
Location: Mytech Partners
Topic: You have to track and manage a lot of relationships and moving pieces as a BD team. Learn how to use AI to simplify your work life. Figure out what’s actually useful, what’s secure, and where it fits into the real work of winning business.
In this workshop, we’ll talk through how BD teams are using AI today, where firms are seeing friction in their processes, and where AI can realistically help without adding more noise or complexity.
We’ll cover:
• How BD teams are currently using AI and where they want to go next
• Real-world business development workflows, tools, and pain points
• Live demonstrations showing how AI can support strategy, research, content development, brainstorming, and process efficiency
Attendees will leave with practical resources, including an AI Readiness Checklist and Prompt Engineering Guide.
No hype. Just practical ways to make AI useful for business development in the AEC world.
A special thank you to our event sponsors:
October 28, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 PM
Coffee Exchange NoCo: Networking, Connections & 2027 Look Ahead
Location: Lamp Rynearson - 4715 Innovation Dr #100, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Topic: Learn what's planned for BD Exchange NoCo events in 2027. Meet BD Exchange board members and the NoCo planning committee, and contribute your ideas for the upcoming year!
Open house style...come and go as you please.
Coffee sponsored by The Career Shop!
No Cost Event!
November 4, 2026 | 8:30-10:00 AM
End of Year Celebration & BD Professional of The Year Award Ceremony
Location: DLR Group
Topic: Hosted by DLR Group, this annual event brings together business development professionals from across Colorado to celebrate the accomplishments of our community and recognize outstanding leadership in the industry. The evening highlights the BD Professional of the Year Award, honoring individuals who exemplify excellence in relationship-building, collaboration, and impact within the business development field.
The End of Year Celebration provides an opportunity to connect with peers, reflect on the year’s successes, and strengthen the relationships that continue to shape Colorado’s business development community.
