Let’s Go, Colorado! Coloradans are trying to pump the brakes on the challenges of our transportation system – crumbling roads and bridges that are leading to more time in traffic, more damage to our vehicles and more risk to the safety of those on the road. In November, voters will consider two ballot items on … Read Post
By Joe Garcia and Phil Kalin The lines between the classroom and the workplace are blurring. And rightly so, considering that 85 percent of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. With that level of breakneck change and the stunning reality that 74 percent of Colorado’s jobs will require a post-secondary credential … Read Post
Craft culture has created a revolution in the beverage industry – and that has led to its resurgence as a major job creator in our region. Colorado ranks second in the U.S. for employment concentration with the fourth largest for overall beverage production employment, according to the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC), with 9,760 workers at nearly 240 companies. Consumers desire a variety … Read Post
The Denver metro area has a vibrant health care economy – employment has increased in this sector every year since 2004, adding over 88,420 workers. But, there are still thousands of positions in the health care industry that need to be filled. While many educators and parents worried about the summer melt, the Denver Opportunity … Read Post
We all have our favorite things about Metro Denver. Whether it’s the great job opportunities, smart and healthy colleagues, recreation and natural beauty, cultural amenities or our global connections through Denver International Airport (DEN), there’s a lot to love about living and working in this region. The Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. (Metro Denver EDC) … Read Post
I look at talk show hosts and often think what a fun job that would be – and, then I realize that’s a lot of what I get to do here at the Chamber. We introduce people to each other, we share cutting edge ideas and new ways of thinking with our members (our audience) – … Read Post
There’s a lot that goes into building a great economy and putting Coloradans to work in great jobs. It’s that reason that the Chamber has so many affiliates – all with a laser focus on their part of that broader mission. We want to reintroduce you to each affiliate so you can get to know … Read Post
