When you take on the challenge of fundraising for an organization, you make a sacrifice for the betterment of someone or something else. Whether it’s your time or your funds, you forego a personal benefit and donate that energy to the organization. But what benefits do you receive from fundraising? It’s actually a lot more … Read Post
If you’re team isn’t in the Super Bowl, you’re probably at least tuning in to see what commercials are going to steal the show. What commercial will take home the title of MVC (most viewed commercial)? Even if you don’t have $5 million to spend on a 30-second commercial this Sunday, there are plenty of … Read Post
You know a strong brand just by seeing its logo or an ad and intuitively knowing not just what the company is, but what it represents. Think Southwest’s red, yellow and blue heart that has you feeling the love; that Nike swoosh that reminds you to keep going—even when you think you can’t; or that … Read Post
For nearly 150 years, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has been working for business. At New Member Orientation on Jan. 13, we want members to get to know the Chamber, our affiliates and how we work so they use those tools and resources to reach their career and business goals. Whether you’re looking to … Read Post
From Colorado’s cleantech industry to building the second-most green buildings in the U.S., being green seems to be in this state’s DNA. So it’s no surprise that it’s in the business community’s DNA, too. Since completing its interior and exterior renovations, the Chamber has been named an Energy Star-rated building, achieved LEED Silver certification, joined … Read Post
In a perfect world, your business sells on autopilot. People recognize your name and love what you do, so they refer other customers to you and the cycle continues. But what if nobody knows about your business? Finding customers is simpler than you might think. There are many tools at your disposal. You just need a detailed strategy … Read Post
To this day Benjamin Franklin has his fair share of admirers, but he was more interested in those who didn’t always agree with him, saying, “Critics are our friends, they show us our faults.” When new leaders and managers are faced with criticism of their organization or themselves, we find too frequently the impulsive reaction … Read Post
