We do one thing here at the Chamber: We put Coloradans to work. In really good jobs. And, we devote ourselves to this mission because we believe nothing creates more opportunity for a family or increases the likelihood of children realizing their dreams than when their parent has a good job. The other side of that coin … Read Post
There isn’t one set path for a career. Often it’s the people and experiences along the way that forge the path or create the fork in the road that leads to new opportunities. But how do you know you’re ready to do something completely different? And how do you start on that new path? In this episode of … Read Post
Four entrepreneurs. Five minutes. Thirty bankers and investors. A $1,200 crowdfunded cash prize. The stakes were high at the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) pitch-focused Trout Tank, sponsored by Colorado Lending Source. In just minutes, four entrepreneurs—from CXO Collective, Familiar Lounge, Safe Ride 4 Kids and Spinelli’s Sauce Co.—showed off their products, talked market share and margins and made their funding asks, hoping to convince lenders, investors and venture capitalists … Read Post
Abraham Lincoln once said, “Whatever you are, be a good one.” I think my Grandpa was listening, because whether we were washing dishes, mowing the lawn or playing games, he always pushed us to do our very best and feel a sense of pride about how we performed. In hindsight, President Lincoln and my Grandpa … Read Post
It’s no secret that the Denver metro area is a great place to do business. Here are the top seven reasons to do business in Colorado: Seven: We are competitive. Home to seven major professional sports teams, the Denver metro area ranks seventh best for sports travel, according to Hotels.com and SeatGeek. Six: We use … Read Post
You may have noticed some changes at the Chamber over the past year as we’ve updated our space in and out. And, it’s totally changing the way we work. Watch now to find out more about our new space. And, come see it for yourself during our business hours at 1445 Market St. in Denver.
To this day Benjamin Franklin has his fair share of admirers, but he was more interested in those who didn’t always agree with him, saying, “Critics are our friends, they show us our faults.” When new leaders and managers are faced with criticism of their organization or themselves, we find too frequently the impulsive reaction … Read Post
