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Leadership in Action: Reflections from Sarah McCarthy, Leadership Denver Class of 2025

“Leadership Denver has been one of the most transformative experiences of my career. I’m walking away with new friendships, a deeper love for this city, and a renewed commitment to lead with courage, humility, and heart.”
What an incredible ride these past 11 months have been! Being part of Leadership Denver has stretched me, inspired me, and connected me with some of the most thoughtful, passionate changemakers in the city. As I reflect on this journey, here’s a little glimpse into what I’ve learned along the way...

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Access Denver Accepting Applications from Senior Execs by Aug 8

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce | August 8, 2025

Access Denver is a two-day immersive program for senior-level execs new to the area, recently promoted or looking to engage more in the community.

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February 6, 2024

Meet 2024 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist Peter LiFari

Meet Peter F. LiFari, a visionary leader on a mission to disrupt generational poverty and empower Coloradans. As the Chief Executive Officer of Maiker Housing Partners, a socially conscious public housing authority based in Adams County, Peter's journey is one marked by dedication, innovation, and a pursuit of justice. Peter's path to Maiker Housing Partners […]
January 24, 2024

Celebrating 50 Years of Transformative Leadership: A Milestone for Leadership Denver

We're thrilled to announce that Leadership Denver (LD) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This significant milestone marks LD as one of the oldest leadership programs of its kind in the United States. Over five decades, LD has been a catalyst for change within the Denver Metro community, connecting and reshaping the paths […]
January 17, 2024

Colorado's Top Social Impact Trends for 2024

2023 was a year of innovation and deeper commitment to sustainability and social impact. In the face of corporate challenges like shrinking budgets, national pressures to take a stance, changing regulations and greater staff capacity needs, Colorado companies continued to grow their impact. Learn more about four trends Colorado companies will lead into 2024:
January 11, 2024

Managing Our Mission: Sustainable Event Practices at the 2023 B:CIVIC Summit

The 2023 B:CIVIC Summit demonstrated how to balance growth and sustainability during a large in-person event as we hosted 400+ attendees and achieved recognition as a Certifiably Green Denver (CGD) Event. Throughout the Summit, we committed to demonstrating our values, Colorado’s Civic DNA: inclusivity, collaboration, shared vision, leadership and responsibility. Our conference mission was to […]
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