The mission of B:CIVIC is to elevate business for good. Since March 2020 having Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs is the new standard and finding your organization's purpose is imperative. As we help accelerate CSR in Colorado we look to our members, community leaders and national trends to guide our vision, strategy and mission.
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.
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This week, United Airlines announced an order for 270 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft, the largest in United’s history. These aircraft will provide a modern, signature feel for passengers and are more fuel efficient. This order creates as many as 25,000 well-paying, unionized jobs, including up to 3,000 here in Denver. Meet the fleet.
The Denver Economic Development & Opportunity’s (DEDO) “Take the Wheel” project was selected to the Equitable Economic Mobility Initiative, a 15-month technical assistance and grant project led by the National League of Cities. The project is aimed at boosting economic mobility for residents while addressing long-standing racial inequalities. Learn more about Denver’s plan focused on financial inclusion and empowerment.
DEDO also announced the hiring of Seneca Holmes as the director of Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization. Holmes will lead a multi-disciplinary team, along with outside community partners, to shepherd public and private resources to specific neighborhoods, including overseeing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds awarded locally through a competitive bidding process. Meet Holmes.
The recently launched 2021 Comcast NBCUniversal Impact Report reflects the many ways Comcast NBCUniversal amplify diverse voices, support small business owners and build on their commitment to bridge the digital divide by offering skills and tools needed for everyone to participate in the digital world. Read the report.
On July 21 from 10 to 11 a.m., Snell & Wilmer will host a webinar where partner Eric Kintner will discuss key strategies for negotiating contracts as part of the Emerging Business Seminar Series™. Register.
As Children’s Hospital Colorado begins to welcome volunteers again since the start of COVID, the hospital is looking for corporate partners to engage in employee enrichment and engagement opportunities, which provide employees the opportunity to connect with each other and their community. Partner with Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Kick off MLB All-Star week with a family-friendly 5k through downtown Denver! The All-Star 5k event includes prizes and giveaways, awards to top athletes and a 1k fun run for kids and families with team mascots. Funds raised will go to the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation. Register for the July 10 event.
Mile High United Way announced its $7 million investment in 111 organizations spanning across the metro Denver, Boulder and Broomfield communities. This investment comes after an extremely trying year for the community, with many individuals and families struggling to meet their most pressing basic needs, including housing, child care and food assistance. Read more about the investment.
Norwich University, the oldest private military college in America and birthplace of ROTC, is opening its new office in Denver this month. The Denver site will bring academic degree programs, as well as Norwich Pro professional education opportunities, to adult learners and business leaders. RSVP today.
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.
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Centura Health launched its annual Health Equity & Advancement Fund, a $1 million community grant program to extend the impact of community efforts focused on advancing social justice through initiatives that extend health equity across Colorado and western Kansas. Grants will range from $5,000 to $250,000. The deadline to submit an application for a grant is July 31, 2021. Learn more.
Modern Plate is offering a special discount to Chamber members. Modern Plate is a same-day, home delivery service of family-style meals that feed four adults. Each meal purchased supports our Families Feeding Families program, providing dinners to families in need. Enter code “DMCC” at checkout for 15% off. Bon appétit!
Social Streaming TV has been named the 2021 Visionary Spotlight Awards Winner from ChannelVision. The award recognized Social Streaming TV’s innovation, resiliency and hard work during the pandemic. This is the third award Social Streaming TV has received. Congratulations on this recognition!
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.
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Obsidian HR has designed a guide to help you create a vaccine plan for your workplace. The guide provides you with information on how the proliferation of vaccines will impact workplaces, guidelines to draft your own vaccine policy and ways to continue to evolve that policy. Create your vaccine plan.
Mile High United Way announced a $7 million investment in the seven counties in which they operate. The investment will allow Mile High United Way’s partner organizations to leverage resources to ensure its most vulnerable community members are getting connected to the resources they need, including child care, housing and basic needs. Learn more about the investment.
On Wednesday, June 16 from 10 to 11 a.m., Snell & Wilmer is hosting a webinar focused on equity incentive plans, also known as stock option plans. Partner Greg Gautam will discuss the top mistakes often seen in equity incentive plans and, importantly, how to avoid them. Register.
Last month, Western Governor’s University (WGU) awarded its 5,280th degree in Colorado. The graduate, Mark Dimalanta, received his Master of Business Administration. To mark the occasion, WGU will select 25 students for the 5,280 Milestone Scholarship, which will award up to $132,000. Congratulations, WGU!
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:
Obsidian HR has designed a guide to help you create a vaccine plan for your workplace. The guide provides you with information on how the proliferation of vaccines will impact workplaces, guidelines to draft your own vaccine policy and ways to continue to evolve that policy. Create your vaccine plan.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has announced that Jason Dunn, former United States attorney for the District of Colorado, has rejoined the firm’s Litigation Department in Denver as a shareholder, further enhancing the firm’s government investigations, state attorneys general and political law practices. Dunn’s practice encompasses counseling a wide range of corporations, business groups, trade associations and political organizations on federal and state government investigations, internal investigations, state attorneys general and regulatory matters. Meet Dunn.
Publisher Chambers & Partners recognized Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck in its annual “Chambers USA Guide” with the Colorado practice ranking in banking and finance, corporate mergers and acquisitions, environment, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation: general commercial, real estate and tax. The guide also recognized 23 individual lawyers. Read more.
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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.
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On Wednesday, May 19, Snell & Wilmer is hosting a webinar on Trends in Raising Capital. Partner Eric Kintner and Peter Adams, executive director of Rockies Venture Club, will discuss ways to raise capital in today’s market and share some real-world perspectives on recent trends in the capital-raising process. Register.
National Salvation Army Week is this week. The Salvation Army has worked alongside the city to feed and house over half of Denver’s homeless population. This year, buildings across Denver will light up red to honor the work of the Salvation Army. If you’re interested in recognizing National Salvation Army Week by lighting up your office red, contact The Salvation Army Intermountain Division.
