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Summer is one of the busiest—and most fragmented—times of the year for many organizations. Between Juneteenth, Independence Day, family vacations, flexible schedules, and long weekends, teams are rarely all in the office at the same time. While encouraging employees to unplug is essential for preventing burnout, it can also create an unexpected challenge: maintaining momentum when everyone returns. If your team feels a little disconnected after a busy summer stretch, you're n

When most people think of a successful team retreat, they picture a conference room, a slide deck, and perhaps an evening happy hour. While there is certainly value in gathering colleagues together to discuss goals and strategy, some of the most impactful retreats happen far from the office—and often at altitude. Colorado's mountain towns offer something that conference centers simply can't replicate: a setting that naturally encourages connection, creativity, and perspective

By the time summer rolls around, most teams are running on a strange mix of momentum and burnout. The excitement of Q1 goals has faded, calendars are filling with PTO requests, and employees are often juggling heavier workloads while mentally counting down to upcoming vacations. For many organizations, this stretch of the year can quietly become one of the biggest dips in morale, communication, and engagement. That’s why mid-year team building matters. Not as a forced trust f

For three days this April, Destination West 2026 transformed Boulder into a hub of connection, creativity, and possibility. Hosted at the Limelight Boulder from April 19–21, the event brought together top meeting planners and suppliers from across the country. It's designed not just for conversation, but for experience. Northstar Meetings Group created Destination West as a hosted-buyer event where planners can explore destinations firsthand, build relationships through curat