Saving Energy, Saving Money

As a business, you look for ways to cut your overhead costs – have you thought about how your monthly utilities bill plays into your business’ overall revenue? In Colorado the average monthly commercial electricity bill is $449, which ranks 42nd in the nation. Colorado spends almost 29 percent less than the nation, but even … Read Post

6 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Small Business

There are nearly 30 million small businesses in the United States, but only half of them will make it past five years. To ensure your small business is in the successful half, we encourage you to capitalize on the various ways LinkedIn can evolve your business. With LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, you can … Read Post

Small Business Equals Big Innovation in Colorado

Small business means big business in Colorado – they represent almost 98 percent of Colorado businesses and employee one million Coloradans. They are also partnering with innovation hubs and changing the way we do business in Colorado, experts told the audience at State of Small Business this morning. Hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of … Read Post

Small Biz: 3 Econ Dev Questions to Ask

Colorado is one of the most vibrant economies in the nation – ranked as the best place for business and careers two years in a row by Forbes; ranked sixth in the nation for best state economies by WalletHub and is home to one of the nation’s smartest, most fit workforces. When we look at … Read Post

(TED) Talking Water and Innovation

By 2050, global water demand is projected to increase by 55 percent. Here in Colorado, we face a shortfall of more than a half-million acre feet in water because of our growing population. How can we address our challenges locally and beyond? The Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is talking how … Read Post

5 Ways to Spark Innovation at Your Company

Colorado is on the map for its innovative, entrepreneurial culture. With a smart workforce, a strong pipeline from our universities and one of the most vibrant start-up communities in the country, the pieces are in place, but innovation doesn’t happen just by geographic location. So how can you create a culture for innovation at your … Read Post

Denver: Empowering Entrepreneurs

“Moving to Denver set me on a trajectory that changed the course of my life.” For Ristole CEO Jackie Adams, a woman whose life has already taken many turns, that’s saying something. Starting her career in computer programming, she quickly found the hours behind a computer screen tedious.  She then applied for and was accepted … Read Post