Colorado’s manufacturing industry runs on its people, and keeping those people healthy is good business. At COMP2026, Kaiser Permanente is helping close out two days of connection and collaboration, proudly serving as the Post-Show Happy Hour Sponsor.

Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans. Its mission centers on delivering high-quality, affordable care while improving the health of its members and the communities it serves. Their sponsorship of COMP2026 reflects a shared commitment to the manufacturers, suppliers, entrepreneurs, and workforce shaping Colorado’s economic future.

Bringing Colorado Manufacturing Together

COMP2026 will take place October 13–14, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Colorado Springs. The statewide expo brings together manufacturers, OEMs, suppliers, technology providers, logistics companies, consultants, workforce partners, and decision-makers from across the manufacturing ecosystem.

The event is designed to spark:

• Business development opportunities
• Strategic partnerships
• Industry collaboration
• Workforce and innovation discussions
• Supplier and manufacturer connections

With 100+ manufacturers, suppliers, and industry partners, a Manufacturing Sunrise Townhall, and dedicated networking events, COMP2026 is shaping up to be the largest manufacturing expo in Colorado yet.

The Pre-Show Happy Hour

Kaiser Permanente is taking center stage as sponsor of the COMP2026 Post-Show Happy Hour, held Wednesday, October 14, from 4–6 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton, right after the expo floor closes. The event gives attendees a chance to follow up on new connections, compare notes from the show, and turn conversations into business opportunities.

The Post-Show Happy Hour creates a relaxed setting where meaningful conversations happen naturally, connecting manufacturers, suppliers, workforce leaders, and strategic partners as COMP2026 wraps up.

Keeping Colorado’s Workforce Healthy, On and Off the Clock

For manufacturers, a healthy workforce is a productive workforce. Kaiser Permanente combines care and coverage in one connected system, which makes health care simpler for employers and their teams.

Across Colorado, Kaiser Permanente members have access to:

• More than 1,100 Kaiser Permanente doctors
• More than 40 specialty departments
• A network of over 22,000 affiliated providers along the Front Range
• Care by phone or video, 24/7
• Medical offices where members can often see a doctor, pick up a prescription, and complete lab work or imaging in a single visit

That convenience matters on the shop floor. Less time spent traveling between appointments means less time away from the job.

Coloradans have taken notice. ColoradoBiz readers named Kaiser Permanente the Best Health Care Insurer in Colorado for the 11th consecutive year in 2026, and Kaiser Permanente physicians topped the 2026 Colorado Top Doctors list.

A Shared Vision for Colorado Manufacturing

COMP2026’s mission is to position Colorado as a national hub for modern manufacturing technology and growth. Kaiser Permanente shares that commitment by investing in the health of the people and communities driving the state’s economy.

Their sponsorship sends a strong message: Colorado manufacturing growth depends not only on innovation and production, but also on a healthy, supported workforce and strong community connections.

As manufacturing leaders gather this October in Colorado Springs, the COMP2026 Post-Show Happy Hour sponsored by Kaiser Permanente promises to be the perfect close to two days of building relationships, exchanging ideas, and creating momentum for the future of manufacturing in Colorado.