Originally founded in 1962, the APICS Colorado Chapter 81 was chartered and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the APICS body of knowledge and offers career and business enhancing educational training opportunities. Colorado APICS publishes and distributes a monthly newsletter to more than 1000 professionals in Colorado. APICS Colorado 81 Mission Statement The Colorado Chapter is organized and shall be operated exclusively for the purpose of research and education as set forth in section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. In furtherance of such purposes, it shall be dedicated to following pursuits for the profession of integrated enterprise resource management: 1) Foster and maintain high standards 2) Provide a means of mutual exchange of problems and ideas 3) Promote professional development through educational programs and association with colleagues. 4) Keeping abreast of, and disseminate information on the latest techniques and systems. Vision Statement: Colorado Chapter 81 will continue to be the premier source in central Colorado for education and association with professional colleagues in those fields related to integrated enterprise resource management.