When Jennifer Kostka Beck told her friends about her new position as communications and marketing director at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, almost all of them said, “That’s perfect for you. You love Colorado!” Beck, a metro Denver native, started at the Chamber in October and is excited to combine her past experience in … Read Post
The culture of entrepreneurialism is strong in Colorado, economist Patty Silverstein told more than 300 business leaders at State of Small Business on Monday. People who run their own business make up over 26% of all workers in our state, compared to just over 23% nationally. That’s more than 1 million people. “That is just amazing,” said … Read Post
We need your feedback on a critical policy issue impacting Colorado employers and employees. Last month, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced a proposed update to the Minimum Wage Order. This order outlines important information for Colorado employers and employees, including who is covered by minimum wage, the threshold for paying overtime and … Read Post
There are 681,000 small businesses in Colorado, and on Saturday, they’ll join the millions across the country celebrating Small Business Saturday. Following Black Friday, Small Business Saturday is a day to support local businesses that create jobs and boost the local economy. And their impact adds up: across the U.S., for every $1 spent at … Read Post
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. Read about our members in the news: Academy … Read Post
It’s no secret that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a day to get together with people we love and reflect on what we are grateful for. Just like us, the Chamber has much to be thankful for, too—including all of you who make this community the best place to live and do business. We want … Read Post
What do you stand for? It’s a simple question, but one you don’t often have to answer until you’re in a complicated situation. My father always reminded me that the greatest asset we have is our reputation. When I graduated from Colorado State, he wrote me a note that I won’t forget: I have given … Read Post
