We are excited to welcome you to the Colorado-Israel Economic Partnership Institute’s Inaugural Gala Dinner event on Thursday, October 15!
A special thank you to our Founding Circle Donors & Gala Sponsors:
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family Foundation & Seth Weisberg | Brenner Family Fund & Ari Brenner | Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk & Farahi Family | Colorado Mesa University Foundation & President John Marshall | Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles to the Pacific Southwest & Consul General of Israel
Below is everything you need to know to ensure a memorable and engaging evening.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (MT) Check-in begins at 5:30 PM
Location: The Source Hotel + Market Hall & Safta Restaurant, 3330 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216
Parking: The Source Hotel has an on-site parking garage for guests and visitors.
Attire: Business Professional | Business Casual | Colorado Mountain Chic
Security & Check-In Details:
Check-in: All attendees must check-in at the security desk and receive their name badge.
Tickets: Your name must be on the RSVP list to be admitted to the gala. If your name isn’t on our list, you must purchase a Gala ticket here or via the CO-IL website home page here and only once vetted by our on-site security team.
Bags: Please note that if you bring a bag, it will be searched.
Event Agenda:
4:30 PM – Private VIP Executive Roundtable (by invitation only, limited space)
5:30 PM – Gala Doors Open & Check-in
5:45 PM – Dinner* & Bar + Networking Reception
*If you already requested a Kosher-certified boxed meal, please pick up your meal at check-in. If you still need to request a Kosher meal, please press ‘reply’ to this email or contact us here.
^All auction items are available as tax-deductible donations to the Colorado-Israel Economic Partnership Institute, a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(3) IRS-certified tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN: 41-4752106).
6:30 PM – Gala Program
Welcome | Jeremiah Baronberg & Jordan Kastrinsky, CO-IL Institute & Chamber
Special Guest Address From Israel: Noam Bedein, Western Negev Innovation Authority
Honorees Presentation | Tal Diamant & Shane Ammerman
Keynote Speakers | Ezra Garnder & Micheline Ishay
Closing | Jeremiah & Jordan
7:30 PM – Dessert & Networking Reception
^All auction items are available as tax-deductible donations to the Colorado-Israel Economic Partnership Institute, a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(3) IRS-certified tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN: 41-4752106).
8:00 PM – Gala ends
We are looking forward to seeing you there for a night full of meaningful connections, innovative ideas, and networking.
Bring your business cards, bring your thinking caps, and bring your energy and support!
Best regards,
The Colorado-Israel Economic Partnership Institute
About CO-IL Institute & Chamber
Founded in 2026, the Colorado-Israel Economic Partnership Institute is a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(3) IRS-certified tax-exempt nonprofit organization supported by tax-deductible charitable donations (EIN: 41-4752106).
The CO-IL Institute functions as the research, education, and public-benefit arm of the Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit business membership organization founded in 2024.
Read background about the Institute here, and about the Chamber here.
Online at https://coloradoisrael.org/.
