Chamber Connect

Connect with the community and fellow business advocates to share information, educate and network!

Speaker:  Karen Burghart, Executive Director for the World Affairs Council and Ian Glassford, World Affairs Council Board President
Topic: "Being an informed Citizen in a Global Marketplace
​Ian Glassford Bio:

Ian Glassford is a Private Banker for Wells Fargo Bank  in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He serves as a credit specialist for high net worth clients. Ian is responsible for working with a team of experts to bring full-service wealth management solutions to bear in each client relationship we serve. Ian has 25+ years of wealth management  and banking experience that includes: customized credit solutions, financial planning, investment management, brokerage, fiduciary services and general banking services.

 Ian’s work experience includes Private Banking roles with JPMorgan, Key Private Bank and Republic bank serving clients in the Mid-West. He is a graduate of Carleton University, Ottawa Canada with a bachelor in Political Science and Economics. Ian also holds his series 7 and 66 licenses.  He is married with 5 children and resides in Colorado Springs.

Karen Burghart Bio:
Karen Burghart is Executive Director of the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council.  She was previously regional development director for several national nonprofit organizations.  She is a native of Colorado Springs, is married and has 4 children.  Karen has served on boards and committees for the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, Artemis Women, International Women’s Day Committee, Pikes Peak United Way, Gazette’s “Best and Brightest” Selection Committee, Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Mile High Youth Corps Advisory Board. She also teaches yoga and enjoys travel, hiking, skiing, and film.


Schedule:
11:30 to noon: Networking and lunch
Noon to 12:35 p.m.: Introductions and presentation
12:35 to 1 p.m.: Q&A and announcements

Cost: Free for Chamber & EDC members; $5 for non-members at the door. Support the venue by purchasing of a drink or lunch (optional).