In October, the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation took 160 business and civic leaders to Chicago, learning from their challenges and successes, and focusing on what makes a city truly global. Among the delegates on the trip were two students from the Leadership Foundation’s Colorado Leadership Alliance. We caught up with Metropolitan State University of … Read Post
From farmers markets to five-star experiences, Denver’s food scene is blossoming and makes for big business. That’s why the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center is bringing back its fast-paced pitch series Trout Tank with a foodie focus in December. Five entrepreneurs with restaurants or food products, the Denver Metro SBDC and Mission Yogurt will … Read Post
Last week we saw voters support three important ballot issues for our region—and we saw some important measures fall short. Let’s start with the good news: Voters recognized that thinking big and making decisions today for the long-term is really smart—and, they passed critical ballot issues that will economically benefit all of us for decades. … Read Post
In a perfect world, your business sells on autopilot. People recognize your name and love what you do, so they refer other customers to you and the cycle continues. But what if nobody knows about your business? Finding customers is simpler than you might think. There are many tools at your disposal. You just need a detailed strategy … Read Post
When it comes to conducting our work, even at the Capitol, we aren’t big on party lines. We’re about smart, practical solutions that benefit all Coloradans. And HOW we work matters, too: We’re about collaborating and bringing people from across aisles, throughout the state and with different points of view together so that we truly … Read Post
Thirteen years removed, the 2002 drought is still a fresh memory for those who make water their business. It’s a reminder of where Colorado could be with one drought, the pain agriculture and other water intensive industries would feel and the impact a drought may have on a state popular for attracting people and businesses. Add to that pressure climate change, rising temperatures and a population … Read Post
I have some bad news about our health, and you might want to stand up for it. You’ve no doubt heard the line: “sitting is the new smoking.” So while you’re standing, I’ll start with some good news: We continue to be the most active, fittest and trimmest state in the nation. The bad news: … Read Post
