Transportation is huge part of everyday life. An average American spends 101 minutes per day driving – that’s 37, 935 hours in a car in your lifetime. Spending that much time in your car, you want it to be clean; that’s where Chamber member, Gleam Car Wash, comes in. We sat down with Rob Madrid … Read Post
Christine Benero was working at Swansea Elementary School in Denver earlier this year when she looked up and noticed someone she knew. Benero, the president and CEO of Mile High United Way, was helping lead a service mission to spruce up the school. It was a Saturday. It was hot. And there in front of her, up to his ears in dirt, … Read Post
In May you no doubt heard about new rules from the Department of Labor related to employees who are eligible for overtime pay. This rule creates big changes for employers and employees effective on Dec. 1. This rule change is complicated, impacts every single organization (no matter how big or small you are) and will … Read Post
Your boss can be a big factor in your success; that’s why it’s important to lay the groundwork for a strong relationship. Check out these five tips to build a stronger connection, and show your boss how much he or she means to you on Boss’s Day this Monday, Oct. 17. Communicate to build trust. … Read Post
When we talk about the people who make up our incredible workforce, we always mention that we are smart, we are fit and we are entrepreneurial. But don’t forget we are creative and innovative! For almost 30 years, we’ve been supporting that creativity with our Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). This seven-county organization provides funding … Read Post
90, 360 hours. That’s the average amount of time you will spend at work in a lifetime; that’s more time than you spend eating, driving or even surfing the internet. And your time at work can have its ups and downs. If you embrace humor in your work environment, it can not only make those … Read Post
Just as Metro Denver was once a top location for baby boomers, the region is now a magnet for Millennials, according to a new study—The Millennial Influence in Metro Denver (link to infographic)—released today by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. (Metro Denver EDC). The Millennial population, which includes people born between 1981 and 1997, … Read Post
