SMDRA’s Power Lunches are held 10 times a year featuring some of our most popular topics, with noted guest speakers from the real estate industry. All Power Lunches are held in the SMDRA Event Center unless otherwise noted. If you plan to attend, please register ahead of time, following SMDRA class policies.
DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:00pm – Program
TOPIC: Colorado by the Numbers: Population Trends Shaping Housing and the Economy
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Kate Watkins, Colorado State Demographer
SESSION INFORMATION: Join us for an insightful Power Lunch with Kate Watkins, Colorado State Demographer, as she shares the latest population estimates and projections from the Colorado State Demography Office. This session will explore key demographic trends shaping Colorado’s housing market and economy, including net migration patterns, an aging population, and where growth is (and isn’t) happening across the state. Kate will also highlight recent research on Colorado’s statewide housing shortfall and housing needs assessment, offering valuable context to help REALTORS® better understand market pressures, future demand, and the bigger picture influencing housing policy and planning.
THIS A SMDRA MEMBER ONLY EVENT!
POWER LUNCH SPONSOR: TBD
