When you live and work in the Denver metro area—and see the countless economic and cultural accolades roll in for your region—it’s easy to start believing the hype. So just how are we doing, and what are the true selling points, and deal breakers, for companies looking to relocate or grow in metro Denver? Shining a light on how the region looks outside the state, business leaders … Read Post
The incoming chair of the Denver Metro Chamber’s board of directors turned a small accounting firm into a regional leader. And he did it by focusing on people. Just don’t try to tell him that. Because, well, it’s about the people. Click here to read a feature on Hottman, the Chamber’s 2014-15 board chair. Here are 25 things … Read Post
About a decade ago, Noel Ginsburg’s company was in trouble. One of Intertech Plastics’ biggest customers wasn’t paying bills in hopes Intertech would just go out of business. The customer nearly got that wish. Intertech, an employer of hundreds of manufacturing workers, was “in a dire financial situation,” Ginsburg said. But when Ginsburg approached his accounting firm, EKS&H, the response from its CEO, Bob Hottman, floored Ginsburg. “He said, ‘Fees … Read Post
We do one thing here at the Chamber: We put Coloradans to work. In really good jobs. And, we devote ourselves to this mission because we believe nothing creates more opportunity for a family or increases the likelihood of children realizing their dreams than when their parent has a good job. The other side of that coin … Read Post
So much of what we do at the Leadership Foundation is about paying it forward—passing the civic DNA of our region on to the next generation of leaders so that they will continue to learn and innovate, making the Denver metro area an even better place to live and work. And it’s in that spirit … Read Post
I love this state. Our landscape isn’t just beautiful; it’s diverse, and that adds to the beauty. Just like the people of Colorado. And, we are being reminded how many perspectives there are because we are spending time with businesses in other communities throughout the state at our Business Base Camps. These “tours” are organized by the … Read Post
Every year the Chamber takes positions on ballot issues that have an impact on economic development, workforce development and the statewide business climate. There are five issues we’re engaged in that will be on the 2015 ballot: a statewide TABOR and marijuana tax issue; three Denver initiatives, one of which will also be voted on … Read Post
