Colorado Livestock Association 2025 Annual Meeting
Monday, June 9 - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Monarch Casino Resort and Spa, Black Hawk, Colorado
This summer, join Colorado Livestock Association members in the charming town of Black Hawk, where the sophistication of premier casinos found in Las Vegas meets the breathtaking beauty and cool crisp air of the Rocky Mountains. Engage in informative speaker sessions, productive member business meetings, and networking opportunities with key industry leaders at the CLA Annual Meeting.
Join us in June at this beautiful mountain location; roll the dice and jump right into all the excitement this venue has to offer!
Hotel Details
Discounted Rate: $169.00/night **taxes and fees apply, see below.
Deadline: May 23, 2025, at 5:00 pm
Monarch Casino Resort and Spa, 488 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Book a room online or call 303.582.1000 or toll-free 800.723.6500 (Reference Monarch in Black Hawk) and mention Colorado Livestock Association for the discounted rate of $169.00, plus a $29.00 resort fee*, per room, per night, plus tax. The discounted room rate will be honored June 9 – June 10 for family vacation plans, as available.
Registration
Early-Bird Registration Deadline: June 2, 2025
Early-Bird Registration Rates
Full Registration – $135
Single Day - Monday, June 9 – $50
Single Day - Tuesday, June 10 – $85
Late Registration Rates – After June 2, 2025
Full Registration – $175
Single Day - Monday, June 9 – $75
Single Day - Tuesday, June 10 – $100
For more info, contact (970) 378-0500 or office@coloradolivestock.org
Sponsors: Please use your personal complimentary code (coming soon) when registering!
Schedule
Monday, June 9, 2025
12:30Â Board of Directors Meeting Crystal Retreat
2:00Â Â Board & Leadership Photos Crystal Retreat
2:00  Registration Open 5th Floor Elevator Lobby
3:00Â Â Industry Partner Council Meeting Crystal Ballroom (I-IV)
4:30  Table Talk Happy Hour Bistro Mariposa
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6:45Â Â Registration Open 5th Floor Elevator Lobby
6:45Â Â Grab & Go Breakfast Crystal Retreat
8:00  Keynote Speaker Session Crystal I - IV
9:00Â Â General Session Crystal I - IV
-Treasurer's Report
-Nominating Committee Report
-Legislative Briefing
-CEO Management Report
10:30Â Milk and Cookie Break Crystal Retreat
11:00 Protein Market Situation and Outlook with Emphasis: Where are we in the Current Cattle Cycle? Crystal I - IV
        -Randy Blach, CEO, CattleFax
12:15Â Â Past President's Lunch Bistro Mariposa
-Recognition of Past Presidents
-Top Choice Award
- Legislator of the Year Award
-State of the Association
-Industry Partner Recognition
2:00Â Â Ice Cream Social & Send-off Bistro Mariposa
Sponsorship
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Please contact Brittany Dennison at bdennison@coloradolivestock.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Keynote Speaker
J. J. Ament
President and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
As president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the leading voice for Colorado's business community, J. J. Ament is focused on effectively advocating for small and large businesses in our region. Before being appointed to his current position, he served from 2017 to 2021 as the chief executive officer of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, a part of the Chamber family of organizations and the largest privately funded and governed economic development organization in Colorado. With experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, J. J. brings a unique combination of expertise to the role. An investment banker for most of his career, he participated in more than $15 billion of transactions for governments and public-private partnerships throughout the U.S. before leaving the industry in 2016. J. J. has been a member and chairman of the Colorado Economic Development Commission, where he considered state economic development incentives, grants and tax credits for business and tourism projects statewide.
Protein Market Situation and Outlook with Emphasis: Where are we in the Current Cattle Cycle?
Randy Blach
Chief Executive Officer, CattleFax
Randy Blach came to CattleFax in 1981 and served as Director of Market Analysis for 17 years. He was promoted to CEO in January of 2001, a role that he continues to serve today. During his tenure, the company has enjoyed significant growth and has continued to lead the industry with timely market information, in-depth analysis and forecasts on cattle, protein, and grain markets in the United States and globally. Blach has been a keynote speaker at thousands of cattle, beef and related business meetings, seminars, and conventions.
A Colorado native, Randy Blach and his family remain actively involved in the cattle business and farming. He was raised on his family’s ranch in Yuma, Colorado and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in animal science. Blach received the Honor Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture Sciences in 2004, the Livestock Leadership Award in 2011, the Industry Leadership Award from the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame, and the Industry Achievement Award presented by Certified Angus Beef in 2022.
Randy and his wife Karen have been married for 39 years. She is a retired schoolteacher. Their son, Ty, is a professional baseball player, and their daughter, Haylee, works for Catholic charities. Randy and his family enjoy spending time together at sporting events and at their ranch in eastern Colorado.
A Top Colorado Destination
Black Hawk is one of Colorado’s most historic and well-known casino gaming cities. Beautiful scenery, luxury accommodations, and great gaming options make it the perfect getaway, whether you’re coming from Denver or beyond.
Black Hawk and the surrounding area also have activities and events for the kids. Check out some of these suggestions to ensure your entire family is entertained when you visit.
