5 Lessons that Can Make You a More Effective Leader

Warren Bennis, a pioneer of leadership studies, said “leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” But, this can be much easier said than done.  Becoming an effective leader takes time, keen observation, trial-and-error and reflection on your experiences. So we asked alumni of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, which inspires this kind of … Read Post

What Drives Your Business?

Why do you get up and go to work each day? Whether it’s for purpose or for the paycheck, we spend most of our waking hours in an office, co-working space or clicking away at a coffee shop.

Working Together to Solve Tough Issues

This week we were once again reminded how we do business in Colorado—we work together and we solve problems. Tuesday marked the wrap up of the oil and gas task force convened by Gov. John Hickenlooper last September. The task force developed nine recommendations on oil and gas regulation for Colorado that they will be officially … Read Post

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Takes Positions on 3 Bills

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announced positions on three bills working their way through the Colorado General Assembly. SB15-180 Regulatory Reform Act 2015/Sen. Tim Neville (R-Littleton) and Rep. Patrick Neville (R-Castle Rock) Summary:  The bill enacts the “Regulatory Reform Act of 2015,” which acknowledges the difficulty businesses with less than 100 employees (small businesses) … Read Post

Metro Denver EDC Launches Colorado Investment Services Coalition, Releases New Industry Study

The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC) today announced the launch of the Colorado Investment Services Coalition (CISC), a new consortium of industry leaders working together to advocate for and promote the state’s robust investment services and management industry. “Colorado is one of the few areas outside of the Northeast with a substantial … Read Post

3 Things to Watch in Business This Week

This week, here’s what the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce is watching in the metro area business community. 1. Oil and Gas Task Force Drawing to Close The oil and gas task force created by an executive order of Gov. John Hickenlooper will have its final meeting Tuesday and will vote on recommendations to send … Read Post