Metro Denver poised to achieve new economic milestones in 2016

With a strong entrepreneurial environment, expanded infrastructure, and a talented workforce, Metro Denver is poised to achieve new economic milestones in the upcoming year, according to the 2016 Metro Denver Economic Forecast presented today at Vectra Bank’s 23rd Annual Economic Forecast breakfast. The event took place at the Seawell Grand Ballroom of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The … Read Post

9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Mitchel Connecting Vets with Community

  Visionary, veteran and “militant” fundraiser, Michael Mitchel, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1 executive director and commander, is bridging the gap between veterans and the community. “VFW Post 1 creates a place where veterans are never alone. There is camaraderie among the members,” Mitchel said. “Personally, what I am most proud of is … Read Post

9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Lafferty Helps Families Find a Place to Call Home

  One of Heather Lafferty’s favorite places is her home. In the Denver metro area Lafferty, executive director and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, is bringing communities together to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home. Under Lafferty’s direction, Habitat’s housing production has tripled in comparison to the previous two … Read Post

This Week in Policy: Chamber continues to explore transportation funding options

The Chamber has continued to work with partners and advocate for solutions to address funding challenges facing transportation. Last week, Chamber President and CEO Kelly Brough spoke with outstate regional organizations like Action 22, Club 20 and Progressive 15—organizations that represent 59 of our 64 counties—who shared support of shifting the hospital provider fee into … Read Post