When we talk about working together in Colorado, the energy industry is often at the top of our list. You only have to consider how hard they have worked to produce clean burning natural gas while upholding some of the most stringent environmental regulations in the country. Or, that they led efforts to avoid costly … Read Post
When you’re in charge, making sure your employees are engaged and productive is a key priority. And, if you’re getting a handle on a new role or a new community, it can be a tough balance. For executives who are new to their roles, new to the area or simply looking to learn more about the civic … Read Post
Encouraging a solution to the lack of attainable owner-occupied housing, defending public-private partnerships (P3s) and continuing our support for education reform are among the top priorities for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce as we look toward the start of the legislative session in January.
Here in Colorado, we pride ourselves on having one of the smartest, most innovative workforces in the nation. But did you know that our state also leads the way in community involvement? More than 1.3 million Coloradans volunteered 160.3 million hours of service to community organizations in 2012. Giving back is part of the DNA … Read Post
John Beeble is no stranger to hard work. Spending more than 30 years in the Denver metro area’s construction world, Beeble is chairman and CEO of Saunders Construction. With that experience in hand, Beeble was instrumental in leading the Chamber through its recent remodel. He has served as chair of the Chamber board of directors and the Metro … Read Post
When the legislative session kicks off in January, it’s easy for folks under the dome to get swept up in a flurry of negotiations and political posturing. After all, lawmakers only have 120 days to advocate for their constituents on issues from education reform to transportation funding to health insurance. Moving a mile a minute makes it hard for legislators … Read Post
In just 11 years, Colorado went from 49th in job growth to third. If that doesn’t show the grit of Coloradans to roll up their sleeves, work hard and innovate to move our economy forward, I don’t know what does. That’s one of the findings in the 10th edition of the Metro Denver Economic Development … Read Post
