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Leading With Purpose: Reflections from Simone Ross: Leadership Denver '13, Leadership Fellows '23, Leadership Exchange '23-'25

"Leadership can be lonely, and that’s normal. We don’t talk enough about the emotional weight that comes with responsibility. There are moments when you are the decision-maker, the stabilizer, and the vision-holder all at once. I’ve learned that building a trusted circle and investing in personal resilience is just as important as building strategy. Vulnerability and strength are not opposites; they coexist in effective leadership..."

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Access Denver 2026 | Program

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Access Denver 2026 | Program

August 18 & 19 from 8 AM to 5 PM, Access Denver is ideal for senior-level executives new to the Denver metro area, recently promoted or looking to find opportunities to engage in the community in a two-day format.

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The Leadership Fellows Program is an immersive journey of self-discovery and leadership transformation. This program challenges participants to look inward, examining their values, strengths, blind spots, and aspirations, to become leaders who inspire trust, foster connection, and leave a meaningful legacy. Through guided reflection, an assigned external executive coach, intimate peer discussions, and purposeful practice, Fellows step beyond
professional titles to explore who they are, why they lead, and how they want
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June 9, 2026

Leading With Impact: Reflections from Will Chan: Impact Denver 15', Leadership Denver 23'

What has been a defining moment in your leadership journey, and how did it shape you? Second grade. Miss Whiz asked the class to vote between two solutions, and every single hand went up for the first one except mine. I knew the second was right, but I was eight years old and no child […]
June 3, 2026

Denver Metro Chamber Thanks Governor Polis for Vetoing HB26-1210

Veto protects Colorado consumers, preserves affordability tools, and prevents unintended harm to small businesses The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce today thanked Governor Jared Polis for vetoing HB26-1210, legislation that was intended to address misuse of consumer data but, in practice, would have swept far more broadly and put everyday affordability tools at risk for […]
Business leaders Mowa Haile, Paige Goss, Todd Saliman, and Laura Hopkins sit with Colorado Governor Jared Polis on stage at the Denver Metro Chamber's State of the State event
May 29, 2026

Chamber Praises Polis Veto, Urges Stability in Colorado’s Longstanding Labor Peace Framework

DENVER, CO—May 29, 2026—The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement after Governor Jared Polis vetoed House Bill 26-1005, the “Worker Protection Act,” legislation that would have made significant changes to Colorado’s longstanding Labor Peace Act. “We are grateful to Governor Polis for his leadership and for standing with Colorado workers and […]
Business leaders Mowa Haile, Paige Goss, Todd Saliman, and Laura Hopkins sit with Colorado Governor Jared Polis on stage at the Denver Metro Chamber's State of the State event
May 20, 2026

Governor Polis and Business Leaders Talk Economic Competitiveness, Business Growth for Colorado

DENVER, CO—May 19, 2026— At State of the State, presented by Xcel Energy, leaders from the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Colorado Competitive Council brought together business, government and higher education leaders to discuss Colorado’s economic competitiveness, workforce growth and business climate following the 2026 legislative session. The discussion featured Governor Jared Polis; Founder […]
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