Business Impact Meeting with CEO Brian Vogt from the Denver Botanic Garden
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 10, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM MDT
Thursday, August 10
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Business Impact Meeting will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.
Location
Colorado Golf Club
Fees/Admission
$20 - Members
$25 - General Admission
Must be signed up by Tuesday, August 8 at midnight. Walk-ins are NOT ALLOWED for this event.
Contact Information
Sara Crowe
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Description
"Botanic gardens will change the world ...
And so can you."
Brian Vogt has been CEO of Denver Botanic Gardens since April 2007. In that time, attendance has grown to well over one million per year, programs have been launched to address access to food in urban areas, the Center for Global Initiatives was launched focusing on plant research and crop genetics, and an exhibit program has curated works by legends such as Henry Moore, Dale Chihuly and Alexander Calder. Under his leadership, over $73 million was raised and more than 60 construction projects have been completed including the Mordecai Children’s Garden, a parking complex, the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center, the Greenhouse Complex, the Science Pyramid, Ellipse Garden, the Steppe Garden, the Sensory Garden and Hive Garden Bistro. Previous professional experience includes three Cabinet positions for the State of Colorado and President of the South Metro Chamber of Commerce. Vogt serves on the Boards of the American Public Gardens Association and Plant Select. He is an active participant with many civic organizations in the Denver area and speaks frequently on intentional culture, adaptation and leadership. He holds a BA in Classical Antiquity.
