This guide exists to empower local leaders to learn about convening and sustaining sector partnerships. We have a rich history of launching, growing and sustaining sector partnerships in Colorado across our 14 economic development regions and 14 key industries. From that history, a stellar cadre of business chairs and conveners have emerged with many mentoring emerging conveners as they enter this rewarding work. Partnerships are proven to provide greater economic opportunity, as well as shareholder profit. More than 750 businesses are actively involved in sector partnerships across Colorado. We annually survey the business members and the conveners to learn more about the impact sector partnerships are having.