Sector Partnerships
About Sector Partnerships
Sector partnerships are partnerships of business leaders, from the same industry and in a shared labor market region, who work with education, workforce development, economic development, and community organizations to address the workforce and other competitiveness needs of their industry. View the Sector Partnership Overview.
Sector Partnership Acknowledgement Form
The CWDC has developed the Sector Partnership Acknowledgement Form as a more transparent and easy to use process to clarify which partnerships are recognized on CWDC’s website. Active sector partnerships in Colorado are listed on this page of the CWDC website (see the directory below), determined by the parameters outlined in the Acknowledgement Form. Active sector partnerships are eligible for grant funding and technical assistance to support their priorities. Complete the brief diagnostic tool to better understand the current state of your partnership and submit to be recognized on the website.
Sector Partnership Evaluation (2021-2022)
In fall of 2021, the CWDC Sector Steering Committee requested an external evaluation of Colorado’s sector strategy and sector partnerships to ensure effectiveness as Colorado works proactively towards economic recovery. The evaluation was completed in fall of 2022.
- View the Final Evaluation Report for comprehensive findings and recommendations.
- Learn more about the CWDC's sector partnership refresh plan in response to the evaluation.
- Access resources about launching and sustaining sector partnerships.
Colorado has been launching and growing sector partnerships since 2005 through a framework that fosters industry-driven alignment across economic development, workforce development, and education.
The state has invested in regional, public-private partnerships targeting key industries that are vital to our regional economies. There are currently active sector partnerships in 5 regions and in diverse industries such as retail, healthcare, tech, and more. Connect with a sector partnership in your region or industry using the directory below.
Sector Partnership Directory
View current Sector Partnerships by region below (updated July 2025).
- Region 1
Northeast Colorado Manufacturing
- Northeast Colorado Manufacturing Website
- Industry Focus: Advanced Manufacturing
- Convener(s): Harvey Greenwood and Kylee Thompson
- Contact email: necolomfg@gmail.com
- Contact phone number: 970-520-7801
- Business Chairs: Kelvin Harless, Barry Walters Jr., Tyler Wagner
- Region 2
Northern Colorado Manufacturing Sector Partnership
- NoCo Manufacturing Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Manufacturing
- Convener(s): Marcie Willard
- Contact email: marcie.willard@cityofloveland.org
- Contact phone number: 970-481-2827
- Business Chairs: John Sage, Vergent Products
Northern Colorado Health Sector Partnership
- NoCo Healthcare Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
- Convener(s): Bethany Cloud
- Contact email: bcloud@fcchamber.org
- Contact phone number: 970-482-3746
- Business Chairs: Evan Hyatt – Pathways; Yvonne Myers, Fort Collins Area Chamber; Jonas McKinley, Select Health; Anna Von Dreele, Columbine Health Systems; Chris Heuston, Front Range Community College; Carol Salter, Larimer County; Andrew Chadwick, Employment Services of Weld County; Betsy Coldren, Emergency Physicians of the Rockies; Allie Steiner, North Range Behavioral Health; Jenn Anderson, SummitStone Health Partners; Dawn Paepke, Kaiser Permanente; Anjanette Mosebar, UCHealth; Phoebe Phelps, Banner Health; Joel Bitler, Columbine Health Systems.
Northern Colorado Hospitality Sector Partnership
- NoCo Hospitality Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Hospitality – hotel, restaurant, beverage, and retail
- Convener(s): Bethany Cloud
- Contact email: bcloud@fcchamber.org
- Contact phone number: 970-482-3746
- Business Chairs: Jeff Brown, The Still Whiskey; Lauren Storeby and Tiffany Helton, Online Restaurant Academy
Northern Colorado Nonprofit Sector Partnership
- Noco Nonprofit Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Regional Nonprofit Community
- Convener(s): Bethany Cloud
- Contact email: bcloud@fcchamber.org
- Contact phone number: 970-482-3746
- Business Chairs: Kim-Akeley-Charron, Thompson Education Foundation and Julie Hill, The Success Foundation
Northern Colorado Construction Sector Partnership
- NoCo Construction Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Construction and Infrastructure
- Convener(s): Adam Crowe, Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development Department
- Contact email: nococsp@gmail.com
- Contact phone number: (970) 498-6641
Northern Colorado Financial Sector Partnership
- Website: Coming Fall 2025
- Industry Focus: Regional Financial Community
- Convener(s): Bethany Cloud
- Contact email: fspnoco@gmail.com
- Contact phone number: for all partnership listings please use (970)-482-3746
- Business Chairs: Joe Scherger, Points West Community Bank, and Nicolas Krause, Ent Credit Union
- Region 3
Boulder Area Healthcare
- Boulder Area Healthcare Website
- Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
- Convener(s): Matt Wiggins, Boulder Chamber of Commerce
- Contact email: matt.wiggins@boulderchamber.com
- Contact phone number: 720-642-9073
- Business Chair(s): Bernadine Mao, Boulder Community Health
Tech Talent Boulder/Broomfield
- Tech Talent Boulder/Broomfield Website
- Industry Focus: Technology and Information
- Convener(s): Matt Wiggins, Boulder Chamber of Commerce
- Contact email: matt.wiggins@boulderchamber.com
- Contact phone number: 720-642-9073
- Business Chair(s): Haley Berry, Rule4
Aerospace Sector Partnership
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Aerospace
- Convener(s): Dee Wittmer
- Contact email: dwittmer@arapahoegov.com
- Contact phone number: 303-636-1619
- Business Chairs: Sarah Turner, Lockheed Martin Space. Krystal Scordo, Astroscale U.S. Zach Pfeffer, Centennial Software Solutions LLC.
Denver Metro Construction Sector Partnership
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Construction/Trades
- Economic Region: Denver Metro
- Conveners(s): Daniel Houser
- Contact email: daniel.houser@denvergov.org
- Contact phone number: 720-768-3839
- Business Chairs: Hispanic Contractors of Colorado; Encore Electric; and JE Dunn Construction
Boulder Area Manufacturing Sector Partnership
- Boulder Area Manufacturing Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Advanced Manufacturing
- Convener(s): Matt Wiggins, Boulder Chamber of Commerce
- Contact email: matt.wiggins@boulderchamber.com
- Contact phone number: 720-642-9073
- Business Chairs: Carole Mehl, Veolia Water Technologies; David Seeley, PTA Plastics; and Don Knowles, Lexmark
Boulder Area Food, Beverage & Hospitality
- Boulder Area Food, Beverage, & Hospitality Website
- Industry Focus: Food, Beverage, and Hospitality
- Convener(s): Matt Wiggins, Boulder Chamber of Commerce
- Contact email: matt.wiggins@boulderchamber.com
- Contact phone number: 720-642-9073
- Business Chairs: Nicole Rasmussen, Big Red F; Alicia Harmon, Frasca Hospitality Group; Barb Harris, Sage Hospitality
Boulder Area Professional Services Sector Partnership
- Boulder Area Professional Services Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Professional Services
- Convener(s): Matt Wiggins, Boulder Chamber of Commerce
- Contact Email: matt.wiggins@boulderchamber.com
- Contact phone number: 720-642-9073
- Business Chairs: Vectra Bank; ROLINC Staffing; and beancount.co
Metro West Advanced Manufacturing Alliance
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Advanced Manufacturing
- Convener(s): Dana Corrough and Jess Fuller
- Contact email: dcorroug@co.jefferson.co.us; jess@arvadachamber.org
- Contact phone number: N/A
- Business Chairs: Barber Nichols, Crusoe Industries, and Faustson Tool.
Metro West Construction Alliance
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Construction
- Contact Name: Dana Corrough and Jess Fuller
- Contact emails: dcorroug@co.jefferson.co.us; jess@arvadachamber.org
- Contact phone number: N/A
- Business Chairs: Snyder Building and Construction, SMACNA, Arvada Rent-alls, and Western States College of Construction.
Tech Talent Denver
- Tech Talent Denver Website
- Industry Focus: Technology and Information
- Convener(s): Deidra Smith, Ross Gothelf, and Ruth McCormick
- Contact email: deidra@coloradotechnology.org
- Convener name: Deidra Smith, Ross Gothelf, and Ruth McCormick
- Business Chairs: Ardent Mills and Akkodis
Behavioral Health Sector Partnership
- Behavioral Health Sector Partnership LinkedIn
- Industry Focus: Health and Wellness
- Convener(s): Dana Corrough and Samara Portis
- Contact email: dcorroug@co.jefferson.co.us
- Contact phone number: 303-271-4846
- Business Chairs: Alis Behavioral Health and Common Spirit Health
- Region 4
Southern Colorado Regional Healthcare Sector Partnership
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Health and Wellness
- Convener(s): Petra Randol
- Contact email: petrarandol@elpasoco.com
- Contact phone number: 719-412-3901
- Business Chairs: Heidi Rayman, Children's Hospital Colorado; Nikki Carter, Children's Hospital Colorado; Eric Hancock, UCHealth.
Pikes Peak Hospitality Sector Partnership
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Tourism
- Convener(s): Petra Randol
- Contact email: petrarandol@elpasoco.com
- Contact phone number: 719-412-3901
- Business Chairs: Katherine Coale, Garden of the Gods Resort; Chair; Rafael Mucino, The Broadmoor; Co-Chair; Adriana Green, Cheyenne Mountain Resort; Merle Taylor, The Picnic Basket; Megan Sebastian, South Park Brewery & Distillery.
Pikes Peak Creative Sector Partnership
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Creative Sector
- Convener(s): Petra Randol
- Contact email: petrarandol@elpasoco.com
- Contact phone number: 719-412-3901
- Business Chairs: Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region and Bee Vradenburg Foundation
- Region 5
No active partnerships at this time. If you are interested in exploring launching one in this region, contact the CWDC at cwdc@state.co.us.
- Region 6
No active partnerships at this time. If you are interested in exploring launching one in this region, contact the CWDC at cwdc@state.co.us.
- Region 7
No active partnerships at this time. If you are interested in exploring launching one in this region, contact the CWDC at cwdc@state.co.us.
- Region 8
San Luis Valley Healthcare Partnership
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Health and Wellness
- Convener(s): Harvey Greenwood
- Contact email: harvey.greenwood@state.co.us
- Contact phone number: 970-370-1930
- Convener name: Harvey Greenwood
- Business Chairs: Bonnie Ortega, San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group
- Region 9
Southwest Broadband Sector Partnership
Website: N/A
Industry Focus: Broadband
Convener(s): Patrick Fredricks
Contact email: pfredricks@swcoedcollaborative.org
Contact phone number: N/A
Business Chairs: Jim McClain, Michael Halls, Doug Seacat- Region 10
Montrose Manufacturers Association
- Montrose Manufacturers Association Website
- Industry Focus: Manufacturing other than advanced
- Convener(s): Sandy Head
- Contact email: sandyh@MontroseEDC.org
- Contact phone number: 970-249-9438
- Business Chairs: Montrose Forest Products and Ross Reels
Greater Montrose Early Childcare Collaborative
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Early Childhood
- Convener(s): Wayne Urbonas
- Contact Email: wayne.urbonas@state.co.us
- Industry Champion: Kathleen Merritt, Bright Futures
- Region 11
No active partnerships at this time. If you are interested in exploring launching one in this region, contact the CWDC at cwdc@state.co.us.
- Region 12
No active partnerships at this time. If you are interested in exploring launching one in this region, contact the CWDC at cwdc@state.co.us.
- Region 13
South Central Health and Wellness Sector Partnership
- South Central Health and Wellness Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Healthcare and Wellness Sectors
- Convener(s): Diana Armstrong
- Contact email: armstrong@fedc.co
- Contact phone number: 719-275-8601
- Business Chairs: Margaret “Peggy” Heil, LCSW and Becky Romano, LPC, NCC, New Beginnings Counseling
South Central Tech Sector Partnership
- South Central Tech Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Technology and Information
- Convener(s): Diana Armstrong
- Contact email: armstrong@fedc.co
- Contact phone number: 719-275-860
- Business Chairs: Brad Rowland, Emergent Campus
South Central Early Childhood Education
- Website: N/A
- Industry Focus: Early Childhood Education
- Convener(s): Diana Armstrong
- Contact email: armstrong@fedc.co
- Contact phone number: 719-275-8601
- Business Chairs: Jennifer Contreras, Rocky Mountain Children’s Discovery Center and Kim Kneipper, Rocky Mountain Children’s Discovery Center
- Region 14
South Central Tech Sector Partnership
- South Central Tech Sector Partnership Website
- Industry Focus: Technology and Information
- Convener(s): Diana Armstrong
- Contact email: armstrong@fedc.co
- Contact phone number: 719-275-8601
- Business Chairs: Brad Rowland, Emergent Campus
Connect
Connect with a sector partnership in your region or industry.
Sector Partnership Network Webinars
These webinars are for anyone involved in sector partnerships and will include sector strategy updates, partnership profiles, and presenters addressing areas of common concern.