On the Job Podcast: How to Engage 1 Million Coloradans

Sometimes the best choice is not to choose. Or at least that’s how it seems for voters. In Colorado 35 percent of registered voters are unaffiliated—they don’t identify with a particular party. And, unaffiliated, or independent, voters are the fastest growing bloc among new voters. In Colorado, those voters don’t play a role in selecting the candidates who will run … Read Post

Denver Metro Chamber Weighs in on Seven Bills

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announced its position on seven bills working their way through the Colorado General Assembly. HB15-1366 Expand Job Growth Tax Credit for Higher Education Project/Rep. Dan Pabon (D-Denver) and Sen. David Balmer (R-Centennial) Summary:  The bill allows a taxpayer to receive an income tax credit through the existing job growth incentive … Read Post

Energize Your Career

In Colorado we never shy away from a challenge. And, we know that taking a risk can pay off. To put it another way, we practice the advice of Dr. Ellen Williams to not be afraid of trying new things: “Step out,” she advises, “because what you find could be really exciting.” Williams is a … Read Post

Colorado’s Prescription for Health, at Your Fingertips

The most revolutionary tool in health care is in your pocket. Today, 64 percent of American adults own a smartphone. And whether it’s an Android or an Apple, tech and health care leaders agree that it is transforming how people take care of themselves. With a massive health care industry and access to an innovative, entrepreneurial community, leaders in this new front … Read Post

Seven Win Big at Denver Metro Chamber Business Awards

Leading organizations large and small were recognized for business excellence and community impact at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Business Awards today. Meet the winners: Click here to see photos from the event. Want to get to know the winners better? They will be featured in the summer issue of Business Altitude, hitting … Read Post

Denver Metro Chamber Weighs in on 4 Bills

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announced its position on four bills working their way through the Colorado General Assembly. HB15-1354 Selection of Candidates by Primary Elections/Rep. Dominick Moreno (D-Commerce City) Summary: The bill permits an unaffiliated elector to vote in the primary election of a major political party without affiliating with that political party. It … Read Post

The Power of Work

I got to show off a beautiful new coat this week. And I’m telling you this not because it’s fabulous—and it really is—but because the young woman who made it is already on track to becoming a talented fashion designer. And she hasn’t even graduated high school yet. I met Kellehanna at a fashion show … Read Post