Growing Our Own Workforce

A smart, healthy workforce is the (not so secret) secret to our success. It’s critical that we grow that talent base with Colorado’s youth to continue that success, because in just a little over a year our economy will demand the most-educated workforce in the country, with 74 percent of jobs requiring some postsecondary education. … Read Post

We’re Thankful for You!

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – both of my girls were born the week of Thanksgiving. So, for my family it’s a gathering of people we deeply love celebrating all that we are grateful for! And even in my family’s most challenging years with great losses, we had much to be thankful for. So much … Read Post

Thank You to Our Veterans

We respect and value our veterans – they lead with values we admire: persistence, teamwork, passion, ingenuity and drive. Each Veterans Day my hope is we all take time to reflect on their service and find ways to show our support and express our gratitude to those who have served our country. We have a number … Read Post

Looking Back At Election Night

At the Chamber we work to deliver not just great jobs, but a great quality of life. The failure of Proposition 110 means we won’t see major improvements in our transportation experience anytime soon. It’s an understatement to say we are disappointed at the outcome of the vote. Our concern is for all of us, … Read Post

Giving Power to All Voices

This October we celebrated LGBT History Month because inclusivity strengthens our business community, our teams and our 3,000 plus Chamber members – having all voices represented and at the table. We’d like to highlight some of our members who celebrate LGBT History Month and make our community stronger: Bespoke Events and Contract Furnishing Inc. Bespoke … Read Post

CO’s Transportation Funding: Why We Support Prop 110

We are ALL talking about transportation these days – and it’s clear why: we need to invest more in our transportation system. And, that’s why we are strongly supporting Proposition 110. It’s not the only transportation funding solution on Colorado’s incredibly long ballot, but it is the right one. What we and over 500 statewide … Read Post

Get to Know the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation

Last month was a great example of one of the ways in which the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation fuels its mission to educate and inspire our business community. Every year, the Foundation takes 150 private, nonprofit and public-sector leaders on a Leadership Exchange trip (LEX) to another city to learn best practices and examine challenges … Read Post