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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

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July 30, 2024

Mayor Johnston and 50-plus Elected Officials and Community Leaders Led Critical Discussions with Business Leaders at the State of the City Event

Photo courtesy of Dave Anderson at InSync Photography + Design. View all event photos. DENVER—JULY 30, The Metro Denver region is experiencing rapid growth, bringing with it a host of complex priorities and opportunities. To bring forward solutions and ideas, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (DMCC) hosted the annual State of the City event […]
July 3, 2024

Empowering Change: Impact Denver's Collaboration with YANA

One of the highlights of the Impact Denver program is the nonprofit projects that participants get to work on. Each cohort is divided into groups and paired with local nonprofits that need expert guidance from talented professionals across various fields. Nikki Brooker, CEO and Founder of YANA, a nonprofit established in 2016 to support mothers […]
July 2, 2024

Recap of Striking the Balance: The S and G in ESG Reporting

The environmental, social, governance (ESG) field is constantly evolving, but there are strategies and practices you can embrace now to prepare for upcoming changes. Our speakers discussed the importance of tying ESG goals to business strategies and developing shared ownership of goals. Keep an eye on voluntary regulations, like human capital management, that will likely […]
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June 4, 2024

Small Business Spotlight: YellowDog

YellowDog, a design, print and marketing studio in Denver’s Clayton neighborhood, completed their first-ever period product drive, collecting more than 3,500 donations. The 2023 State of the Period report found that nearly one quarter of teens and one third of adults struggle to afford period products, resulting in missed school days, lost wages, stress and embarrassment that […]
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