The Chamber's investors make it possible for the organization to provide the many economic development, public affairs, small business and community enhancement programs to help grow and sustain the economy of the metro Denver area. Major investors are listed below.
The following Chamber trustee level members invest over $100,000 annually in the organization.
For 82 years, the Boettcher Foundation has been committed to the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans. Every day the Foundation champions excellence across our state by investing in our most talented individuals and high-potential organizations, because supporting their hard work and leadership will enable them to give back for years to come. The Foundation strives to build Colorado as a cornerstone of strategic leadership opportunities that achieve transformational community impact.
FirstBank focuses on consumer and business needs, offering a variety of deposit accounts, loans and banking services for personal and business customers. The company started in 1963 from humble beginnings and slowly grew to more than 700,000 customers with over 120 locations in Colorado, Arizona and California.
FirstBank is recognized as Colorado’s second largest bank, the third largest privately held bank in the U.S. and one of the best performing banks in the country (source: American Banker). FirstBank is also considered one of the most philanthropic companies in Colorado. Since 2000, they’ve contributed more than $55 million and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations.
With a long and trusted legacy of its hospitals going back 135 years, the HealthONE system is the largest healthcare system in the metro Denver area with more than 10,000 employees working together to provide a higher level of care. In addition, our family of services includes seven hospital free-standing emergency departments, numerous ambulatory surgery centers, CareNow urgent care, occupational medicine clinics, physician practices, imaging centers, AIRLIFE-DENVER and some of the region’s most advanced facilities.
HealthONE takes corporate citizenry just as seriously as we take patient care. Treating approximately one million patients annually, HealthONE lives our mission that “above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.”
Founded in 1863, U.S. Bank is committed to serving its millions of customers around the world – and its 500,000+ Denver customers – as a trusted partner. We are the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States.
At U.S. Bank, the more than 2,000 employees who serve Denver – plus thousands of U.S. Bank employees elsewhere – build trust through their commitment to doing the right thing and sharing our customers’ vision for success. U.S. Bank is proud that they've been named one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing standards of ethical business practices.
They're also proud of their commitment to the communities where they live and work. U.S. Bank provides millions in grants and corporate contributions to nonprofit organizations annually. In Denver, that translates to $5 million in foundation and corporate giving and $58 million in U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation tax-advantaged investments. Plus, our local employees volunteer more than 12,000 community service hours every year.
VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of outdoor, active and work lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, JanSport® and Dickies®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and sales channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.
Wells Fargo has an important stake in the present and future of three key groups – its customers, its communities and its team members. Our vision is to help its customers – individuals and businesses – succeed financially. It does that by providing a full range of financial products, services and advice. Equally important is Wells Fargo’s role of a committed corporate citizen. This commitment is based on the belief that we have a responsibility to help build and maintain strong, healthy communities.
Wells Fargo is committed to being the employer of choice by maintaining a diverse, inclusive workplace that embraces and celebrates differences; and offering life-long career opportunities and outstanding benefits.
Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electric and natural gas company, providing the energy that powers millions of homes and business across eight Western and Midwestern states. With annual revenues of $11 billion, the company provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.5 million electricity customers and 2 million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies. In Colorado, the company serves more than 1.4 million customers, the majority of which receive both natural gas and electricity. Company headquarters are located in Minneapolis.
The following Denver Metro Chamber patron level members invest $50,000 annually in the organization.
The following Executive Committee members invest $25,000 annually in the organization.