Compromise was applauded on solving years-long discussed challenges like construction defects reform from the governor and the head of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce as they reflected on the end of the legislative session with more than 700 business leaders today. “(Compromise) shouldn’t take the most courage. It should be the obvious choice, the … Read Post
Tom Clark has never shied away from a stage. And after more than 30 years as an economic developer who changed the trajectory of the region from one of the worst economies to one of the most successful, he’s had plenty of opportunities. But, this spring he decided it was time to “get off the … Read Post
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. WorkLife Partnership: Innovative Work Incentives Webinar Features New … Read Post
Transportation Infrastructure Funding Bill Dies in the Senate Earlier this week the bipartisan-sponsored transportation infrastructure funding bill, identified by the Chamber as the statewide solution needed to address these challenges, met its end in the Senate Finance Committee. House Bill 1242, which would have referred a .5 percent sales tax increase to the November ballot … Read Post
Meet all the finalists for the 2017 Business Awards: Green Business of the Year Finalists: Grand Salon, Seattle Fish Co. and MillerCoors Small Business of the Year Finalists: Breo Solutions LLC, AppIt Ventures and TRELORA Large Nonprofit Organization of the Year Finalists: AllHealth Network, Kids First Health Care and Denver Rescue Mission Small Nonprofit Organization of the Year … Read Post
Veterans entering the workforce can face different challenges than the average job seeker. But not everyone can relate to the sometimes difficult transition from a military career to a civilian career. That’s where Boots to Suits: Professional Development program, a partnership between the Chamber and the University of Colorado Denver, comes in. Boots to Suits, … Read Post
The Denver metro area has seen the ups and downs of the economy—from the gold rush to the oil bust of the 1980s. It was after the oil bust, with an economy that Forbes once said “can’t fall off the floor,” that area leaders began an earnest and long process to diversify our economy. Today, … Read Post
