Colorado’s Innovators

They say necessity is the mother of invention. Well, geography must be part of it, too. Consider this: Colorado is the fifth most entrepreneurial state in the country, home to three of the top 15 innovative tech hubs (Boulder, Fort Collins and Denver) and five of the best cities in the U.S. to start a company (again Boulder, … Read Post

Leadership Landscape: Colorado Challenges to Address Now

As Colorado continues to grow, we’re approaching a crossroads. From water to housing to our highways, there are real challenges that must be addressed. And there are no easy answers. In April the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation took 110 business and civic leaders to visit the Vail-Summit County region for Colorado Experience (CE) to … Read Post

Powering Discussion: 3 Efforts Aim to Electrify Public Awareness

How do you neutralize a negative word, amplify the voices of thousands or help business leaders make key connections they otherwise may have missed? When it comes to the discussion of energy development in Colorado, there have been plenty of questions asked and opinions offered. But when you’re in the business and have a unique opportunity to share your experience and knowledge, how … Read Post

How to Turn an Idea into Action

If you can’t translate an idea into action, it’s just an interesting idea. One of the things our Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) does is helps you take your great idea and turn it into a great business. And, since this week is National Small Business Week, we want to recognize the hard work and … Read Post

Unveiled: Lessons from Chamber Artists

As part of its remodel, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has acquired a collection of photos from Western artists that commemorate the sights, people and nature of the West and of Colorado. With almost 100 pieces, these works serve not only to brighten up the refreshed space but also help tell the story of … Read Post