In December, our governor will finalize Colorado’s first ever water plan. Some might call it a watershed moment for Colorado. And, if the plan delivers what we hope, it’s truly the moment when the critical work begins. The moment when we put our commitments where our mouths have been these past few years. Where we … Read Post
Last Friday we did what many organizations do each year—reflected on our challenges and progress over the past year at our Annual Meeting. We had great news to share, and we only have all that good news because of you—our members. In case you missed it, our annual report is easier to “read” than ever: … Read Post
Growing the Denver metro area’s educated workforce and supporting initiatives that will shape the business community and the region were top priorities shared by leaders of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce at its 131st Annual Meeting this afternoon. “Our state is the envy of the nation—we have a thriving economy, an educated and healthy … Read Post
Forty million people receive water from the Colorado River. If those who sip from the river were a country, they’d be slightly less populous than Argentina. With so many people impacted by the Colorado and the state’s other rivers, a state water plan has been a major focus over the past year. As final comments … Read Post
Ninety-five percent of market opportunity is outside of the United States, but just 3 percent of American companies are exporting their products and services. “We’ve got a lot of untapped opportunity,” said World Trade Center (WTC) Denver President Karen Gerwitz. When it comes to growing your business, the biggest boon can be just a flight away. But businesses face a number of challenges—from where to grow to navigating international regulations—that can … Read Post
Pop quiz: The best way to solve the Colorado Paradox is: a. Focusing on improving high school graduation rates. b. Getting more kids to college. c. Having more kids complete post-secondary credentials (like certificates, apprenticeships and associate and bachelor’s degrees). d. All of the above. I’ll be personally reviewing your scores, but if you’re familiar with this paradox … Read Post
This week Colorado welcomes the USA Pro Challenge back for another exciting ride around the state. As we watch these cyclists cruise through the peaks and valleys of Colorado, it reminds me of few things: I’ve had the chance to ride with a lot of strong cyclists and, by comparison to the riders in the … Read Post
