When it comes to being healthy, economic opportunity plays a big role. Everything from the type of job you have, to the transportation options available to you, to how walkable your community is to access to healthy food options all play a big role in creating a healthy and productive workforce. It’s so important that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have a campaign that focuses on just those things: Better Health Through Economic Opportunity. We’re honored that on June 26 we will be the first of 10 cities in the country to host a forum on this topic.
Local leaders like Western Union’s Luella Chavez D’Angelo, the City of Denver’s Paul Washington, LiveWell Colorado’s Shepard Nevel and many others will share all the ways we are making Colorado healthier and how we can do more. Click here to join us.
In Colorado, the business commitment to our state is tremendous—we play a pivotal role by providing great jobs for our workers, supporting the critical work of our nonprofits and investing in the future of our state.
If you are looking for more ways you can give back, consider applying for one of the programs we offer through our Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation or join B:CIVIC. Both of these organizations are founded on the principle that giving back makes for a stronger economy in Colorado, and I guarantee both will provide more ideas for how your company can maximize the impact you’re having.
Kelly Brough is the president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
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