As legislators of the Colorado General Assembly prepare to start the 2019 session on Friday, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kelly Brough encouraged a focus on the issues foundational to our economy – infrastructure, education and health care. “These three pillars are the fundamental responsibility of government, and in Colorado all three … Read Post
As a business, you’re constantly looking for ways to make your business stand out in the crowd. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce of Business Awards is just one way to get a leg up on your competition. The Chamber’s Business Awards recognizes local businesses in six categories: start-up business, small business, minority or woman-owned … Read Post
The rapid pace of technology – in particular artificial intelligence and automation – is changing how humans work, and what tasks they’ll take on. Dell Technologies estimates that 85 percent of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. Small business leaders and entrepreneurs will talk about how they can stay ahead of … Read Post
When it comes to spreading the word about what you do, a tradeshow or conference can be a way to get in front of a target audience. That’s why twice a year the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosts Net90 MarketPlace, where more than 300 members and 30 exhibitors come together to showcase their products … Read Post
Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates took the stage Friday morning for the first time together to talk about the issues that matter to the business community at the Candidate Forum hosted by the Chamber, the Denver Business Journal and more than 20 community partners whose reach spans across the state. Democratic candidate and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis … Read Post
Denver is the host to one of the largest start-up weeks in the nation – last year Denver Startup Week had nearly 19,000 people register for this week-long event. Denver Startup Week (DSW) is a chance for entrepreneurs, business leaders or those interested in sharpening a skill or two to learn about market trends, hear … 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
