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• Room Block Information (MUST BOOK BY MAY 17) at Tru by Hilton Grand Junction Downtown

  • 243 Colorado Ave., Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 USA

  • Booking Link: https://group.trubyhilton.com/h7v3za

    • If you call to book, reference group: Alliance Colorado​

    • Please review booking/cancellation policies via the link above.

  • Room rates are good the nights of June 16, 17, and 18, and vary at $199+

    • ​The same booking rate will be offered three days prior to and post the dates above, pending availability.

 

• RSVP HERE by May 30 - This RSVP form serves as your Event Registration and will be updated as activities are confirmed. RSVPs will close at 5:30pm on May 30th!​

  • Event Cost for Alliance Members - will be billed to your agency via invoice on June 3: $100pp

    • Registration Cancellation Policy: 

      • Alliance will refund the registration fee for persons who cancel their registration on or before June 2, 2025 at 5pm. 

      • Registrants who cancel their registration after 5:01pm on June 2, 2025 will forfeit the registration fee. 

      • A registrant who does not cancel the registration but does not attend the event will be considered a “no-show” and forfeits refund of the entire registration fee. 

      • Registrations can be transferred at any time if someone at your organization takes the place of the registrant that is unable to attend.

      • Notices of cancellation must be submitted to kkampbell@alliancecolorado.org in writing and received by June 2, 2025 at 5pm to qualify for a refund of the registration fee.

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• DRAFT Schedule at a Glance:

  • JUNE 17, 2025

    • 12:00 - 1:15pm Alliance Board of Directors LUNCH Meeting in Palisade (location TBA)

      • Alliance BOD Members only​​

    • 1:30 - approx 2:15pm Shopping and Tour of STRiVE’s Alida’s in Palisade

      • Open to all attendees!

      • Please join us on your way into the Mesa Valley to shop Alida's best Colorado Jams, Jellies, Syrups, Palisade Peaches and Chocolate Dipped Fruits!​

      • Individuals who participate in STRiVE's vocational programming work alongside others from the community who have a passion for producing prized, high quality, “Colorado Proud” products with local fruit and vegetables.

    • 2:15pm Drive to Grand Junction, check in to hotel (approx. 20-minute drive from Alida's in Palisade)

    • Optional, if time allows: Grab a Coffee or Tea and a baked good at Ariel Clinical Services' Perdita’s

    • 3:00 - 5:00pm Shuttle Tour of the Colorado National Monument - Meet at the Tru Hilton by 2:45pm.

      • Open to all attendees!​

      • We'll stop at designated viewpoints and the Saddlehorn Visitor Center.

        • If time allows, we'll also stop at the Belli Fiori Lavender Farm to shop their specialty, small-batch aromatherapy, culinary, and body care products.

    • 6:00pm Social hour and light bites at Cruise Control Kitchen & Cellar in downtown Grand Junction 

      • Open to all attendees!​

      • Alcohol can be purchased separately.

    • 7:15pm Dinner on your own

      • Stay and eat at Cruise Control or view other restaurants nearby here.​

  • JUNE 18, 2025 

    • Breakfast on your own. We suggest:

      • ​Ariel Clinical Services' Perdita’s

      • The Tru Hilton GJ offers a complimentary on-the-go breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM​

      • View other restaurants nearby here

    • 9:00 - 9:25am Take a moment to walk around the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. Opens at 9:00am.

    • 9:30 - approx 12:00pm Alliance Membership Meeting; followed by the Alliance State Forum (IN-PERSON ONLY) (at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens)

      • Open to all attendees!​

    • 12:00pm Networking Lunch at Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
      • Open to all attendees!​​​
    • ​See additional recommendations below for activities and to-do's before or after the above scheduled events!

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The Colorado IDD (COIDD) Alliance Political Committee (PC) will be hosting an event for its donors during our time in GJ. Details are to be announced, but for more information, you can contact Josh or Emma. If you have already donated toward the 2026 election, you will receive additional information via email.

Please note: this event is not affiliated with Alliance. To learn more about the COIDD Alliance PC, visit www.coiddalliance.com.

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• Additional recommendations for activities/dining in Grand Junction/Palisade:​

  • Explore Downtown Grand Junction’s outdoor art gallery, featuring over 115 sculptures and murals. 

  • STRiVE Organization Businesses / Affiliations

    • ​Alida’s Fruits

    • Western Colorado Botanical Gardens

    • The Shop

  • Dinosaur Journey Museum

  • Go for a float, walk, or bike ride at Las Colonias Park. It is on the river, has a butterfly-shaped pond, and a rental shop called Grand Junction Adventures. You can do guided floats, stand up paddleboard and kayak tours or go out on your own.

  • Horse Carriage or trolley tour of Palisade Wineries

  • Unique happy hour spots: Colorado Highlands Distillery, SoCo Social House, Moody's  Lounge, Trail Life Brewing, Melrose Spirit Co., Carlson Vineyards Tasting Room, and many more you can find via the Visit Grand Junction website below.

  • Hiking and other outdoor recreation

  • Pottery making at Fat Cat Pottery

  • Visit Belli Fiori Lavender Farm

  • Let's Roam Scavenger Hunts

    • Hunt One​

    • Hunt Two

  • Plenty of orchards and wineries to visit too!

  • For more, check out: https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/

 

Click the image below to access an interactive map of our scheduled stops!