Colorado’s manufacturing industry continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and strong local partnerships. At COMP2026, Community Banks of Colorado is helping fuel those connections, while proudly serving as the Pre-Show Happy Hour Sponsor.

As a division of NBH Bank, Community Banks of Colorado lives up to its tagline, ‘Where Common Sense Lives®,’ by focusing on relationships, personalized service, and practical financial solutions for businesses across Colorado and beyond.”Their sponsorship of COMP2026 reflects a shared commitment to supporting the manufacturers, suppliers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders shaping Colorado’s economic future.

Bringing Colorado Manufacturing Together

COMP2026 will take place on 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 this year’s expanded exhibit space, curated speaker tracks, powerful panels, and networking event opportunities, COMP2026 is expected to be one of Colorado’s most impactful manufacturing events of the year.

The Pre-Show Happy Hour

Community Banks of Colorado is taking center stage as sponsor of the COMP2026 Pre-Show Networking Reception Kickoff featuring the Student Challenge, an event designed to keep conversations and business opportunities flowing after the expo floor closes.

The Pre-Show Happy Hour creates an environment where meaningful conversations happen naturally, connecting manufacturers, financial leaders, suppliers, innovators, and strategic partners in a more relaxed setting.

Supporting Colorado Businesses Beyond Banking

Community Banks of Colorado’s involvement with COMP2026 aligns closely with its long-standing focus on relationship-driven business banking.

Their Middle Market Banking team works directly with:

• Owner/operators
• Family-owned businesses
• Sponsor-owned companies
• “Best-in-class” businesses across industries

Their financing solutions include:

• Business lines of credit
• Commercial real estate lending
• Equipment financing
• Business acquisition financing
• Owner-occupied real estate loans
• Term loans for expansion and working capital

With Middle Market commercial loans starting at $3 million and reaching up to $25 million, Community Banks of Colorado is positioned to support growing Colorado manufacturers looking to purchase equipment, fund working capital, invest in owner-occupied real estate, or acquire a competitor and expand into new markets.

A Shared Vision for Colorado Manufacturing

COMP2026’s mission is to position Colorado as a top national hub for modern manufacturing technology and growth. Community Banks of Colorado shares that forward-looking vision by investing in the people, businesses, and relationships driving the state’s economy.

Their sponsorship sends a strong message: Colorado manufacturing growth depends not only on innovation and production, but also on trusted financial partnerships and strong community connections.

As manufacturing leaders gather this October in Colorado Springs, the COMP2026 Pre-Show Happy Hour sponsored by Community Banks of Colorado promises to be one of the event’s key opportunities to build relationships, exchange ideas, and create momentum for the future of manufacturing in Colorado.