The Business of Snow

The first snowflakes have finally fallen in the Denver metro area, with more in the forecast. That’s great news, and not just for those us who want to get in some good ski days—it’s good news for our economy. And, you know why: Snow means water. And, not just for Colorado but for the western … Read Post

Supporting Innovation in Oral Health

Delta Dental of Colorado Innovation Grants Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is tapping into Colorado’s long, proud tradition of entrepreneurship and invention by offering grants of up to $50,000 to improve the oral health of the state. The Delta Dental of Colorado Innovation Grants program offers up to $200,000 total in funding to Colorado-based organizations and individuals to … Read Post

4 Ways to Protect Your Business from Cybersecurity Breaches

There isn’t much we do offline, and the same is true for business. Small businesses have embraced online technology for marketing campaigns, document storage,mobile communications, product delivery logistics, building access and financial transactions. Entrepreneurs benefit from the flexibility of being able to implement business technology and communications on a pay for-use basis rather than being forced to make significant capital investments that lock them into long-term relationships. With the … Read Post

Boots to Suits: Enlisting our Veterans in Business

Integrity, honesty, dependability, a strong work ethic and leadership skills. It’s safe to say those are among employers most desired traits of a teammate. What can sometimes be overlooked is that these characteristics are possessed by many of Colorado’s 400,000 veterans, and the 45,000-plus veterans living in the Denver metro area. The Denver Metro Chamber … Read Post

After the Election

Yesterday marked the culmination of one of the most talked about, and busiest, elections in our history. Our country now prepares for a new administration, and in Colorado we meet new faces at the legislature and begin the work of implementing newly passed laws. Regardless of who you supported, it is clear that now the real … Read Post

Metro Denver EDC Accents Strengths and Challenges to State in ‘Toward a More Competitive Colorado’ Report

The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC) today released the 12th edition of Toward a More Competitive Colorado (TMCC), an annual benchmark report of 111 measures analyzing Colorado’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities for future job growth and economic expansion. First published in 2005, the report evaluates Colorado’s competitive position against the other 49 states. The … Read Post