Our members work hard every day to make the Denver metro area a great place to do business. We want to keep you in the know about the important work of our members, whether they are opening new business locations, hiring more people or creating new partnerships.
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Add Your Phone to Help Fight COVID-19. One of the key tools to fight COVID-19 and slow its spread is right in your pocket. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ‘s CO Exposure Notifications is a free and voluntary service developed in partnership with Google and Apple that can notify users of possible exposure to COVID-19.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold to Launches Misinformation Initiative. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced that her office is expanding its efforts to combat foreign influence operations related to the General Election. The initiative includes social media and digital outreach and a website to help voters identify foreign misinformation. The initiative further encourages voters to access accurate information as well as tips on how Coloradans can fight back and stop the spread of incorrect material.
Comcast RISE. Comcast has committed to a multiyear plan to fight injustice and inequality. As part of this commitment, Comcast is allocating substantial resources to help Black-owned small businesses through their Comcast RISE program. Comcast RISE stands for Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment. The program will start in 2020 with an initial focus on Black-owned businesses. The next submission cycle will open up eligibility to all BIPOC business owners, those next hit hardest by the effects of the pandemic. Review the selection criteria and apply. The application for our first wave of services is open and will close on Nov. 7.
SocialStreamingTV.com’s ZoomCribs Is Live. Zoom Cribs highlights the cool cribs people have or are building on their continuing journey working from home places and other spaces in the wild. Submit your cool crib for consideration and possible some prize money.
TalentFOUND Employer Gateway Survey. Take the Colorado Workforce Development Council’s survey designed to help employers and jobseekers. Watch this five-minute video to learn more.
Apply to Serve on Redistricting Commissions. In 2018, the Colorado General Assembly referred Senate Concurrent Resolutions 18-004 and 18-005 to the voters as Amendment Y, which addressed Congressional Redistricting, and Amendment Z, which addressed Legislative Redistricting. Both passed with over 70% approval in the 2018 General Election. Learn more about what commissions you can apply for.
Opportunities with Leeds students at the University of Colorado Boulder. The 4,000+ students at CU Boulder Leeds School of Business are the future workforce of Colorado and need local business support to be successful. Leeds offers many ways to engage with early career business professionals, including networking events, mentorship programs, hosting an intern, providing a student-led project and more. If you want to make a positive impact and contribute to the future of our community and state, email leedscareer@colorado.edu to learn more about engaging with and hiring business students.
New Medical Office Building at St. Anthony North Breaks Ground, Plans to Open Fall 2021.The official groundbreaking of the new 14190 Orchard Parkway Medical Office Building at St. Anthony North in Westminster was recently celebrated by team members and dignitaries. Representatives from each of the project partners spoke about the importance of the longstanding partnerships that led to this milestone.
ColoradoBiz Magazine’s 2021 Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards Are Open. From golf courses to law firms to IT support or great places to eat, ColoradoBiz wants to know which companies you consider top of their game. Simply cast your vote, which takes no more than five minutes. Voting is open Nov. 1, 2020 to Jan. 11, 2021, and winners will be announced May 2021.