We’re excited to officially announce the relaunch of the Colorado Professional Videographers Association (CoPVA)—and you’re invited to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up.
After time away, CoPVA is returning with a renewed focus on community, collaboration, and growth within Colorado’s videography industry. This first meetup is all about reconnecting, meeting new faces, and helping shape what this next chapter becomes.
### 📍 Event Details
Location: Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
Address: 7260 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood, CO 80226
Date: May 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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## 🔄 Why This Relaunch Matters
This is more than just a meetup—it’s a reset and rebuild of a long-standing professional community.
We’re bringing together professionals across the full spectrum of video production to:
- Reconnect with peers
- Welcome new and emerging talent
- Share ideas, challenges, and opportunities
- Help define the future direction of CoPVA
Whether you’ve been in the industry for years or are just getting started, your voice matters in this relaunch.
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## 🎥 About CoPVA
The Colorado Professional Videographers Association (CoPVA) has long been a community built by videographers, for videographers.
### Our Focus
CoPVA has always centered on the working video professional across a wide range of disciplines—from corporate marketing and documentary storytelling to live events, performances, and meaningful life moments. Whether your work focuses on business, community, or personal storytelling, this is a space built to support the full spectrum of the videography industry.
### Our Mission
To create a space where:
- Professionals and emerging talent can connect and network
- Members can educate, learn, and grow together
- Creatives can share work, exchange ideas, and collaborate
- Peers can offer feedback and constructive critique in a supportive environment
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## 🤝 What to Expect at This First Meetup
- Casual networking and introductions
- A brief welcome and overview of the relaunch
- Open discussion on future topics, speakers, and events
- Opportunity to connect with others across different areas of the industry
This is intentionally a low-pressure, high-value gathering—focused on people first.
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## 🚀 Be Part of the Next Chapter
This relaunch only works if the community shows up—and helps shape it.
If you’re involved in video production in any capacity, this is your invitation to plug back in, contribute, and grow with a network of like-minded professionals.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Robert Butcher
CoPVA Leadership
