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December 5, 2025

Leading With Purpose: Reflections from Alejandra Nieland Zavala, Leadership Fellows Class of Impact Denver '25

What has been a defining moment in your leadership journey, and how did it shape you? When I took my first leadership role at 25, I became the Principal for the Education Department at a Southwest Key Program shelter for unaccompanied minors. It was a huge responsibility that I loved and cared deeply about, but […]

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November 19, 2025

Spotlighting the Changemakers: Top Colorado Businesses Celebrated for Driving Positive Change

DENVER – Nov. 13, the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and B:CIVIC celebrated Colorado’s most socially responsible companies at the 2025 Lead with Impact Summit, presented by United Airlines. The annual event recognized organizations that are redefining what it means to lead with purpose, drive positive change, and have an impact in their communities. […]

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October 10, 2025

Colorado's Business Climate Under the Microscope: Where It Wins and Where It Lags

OCTOBER 9, 2025 – DENVER, CO –  In a room of nearly 700 business leaders and elected officials, site selectors who steer corporate relocation and expansion efforts shared a clear-eyed view of the region’s economic trajectory and future opportunities at the annual Site Selector Feedback dinner, hosted by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, part of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. As […]

September 11, 2025

Leading With Purpose: Reflections from Monica Williams, Leadership Fellows Class of '23

What has been a defining moment in your leadership journey, and how did it shape you? A defining moment in my leadership journey came when I chose to leave what I once considered my dream job and take a leap into consulting. At first, it was simply something I wanted to explore — a way […]

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September 10, 2025

CO Business Pulse: Denver Metro Chamber Recounts Progress That Moved the Needle for Businesses, Chats with Broncos’ President

Photo courtesy of Dave Anderson at InSync Photography + Design DENVER, CO – The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 700 business and community leaders to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts for its 2025 Annual Meeting, a celebration of the region’s accomplishments and a look ahead at the challenges and opportunities […]

September 2, 2025

Colorado Space Coalition Issues Official Statement on U.S. Space Command Relocation

DENVER, CO — Today, the Colorado Space Coalition, part of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with organizations across the state, responded the President’s announcement to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. We believe this move was unnecessary and risks disrupting a mission-critical […]

August 13, 2025

The future's plugged in – is Colorado?

This op-ed, featured in the Denver Gazette, is written by Raymond H. Gonzales and Wendy Mitchell. Colorado’s economic future and quality of life depend on energy. Meeting future energy needs is not simply a matter of engineering, but a matter of planning with clarity and conviction. In the metro Denver region, we need Xcel Energy […]

August 12, 2025

Leading with Purpose: Reflections from Amy Parsons, Access Denver Class of 2014

What has been a defining moment in your leadership journey, and how did it shape you? Early in my legal career, I was pretty focused on titles, timelines, and charting the perfect path forward. I thought leadership meant hitting milestones on schedule. But the real shift came—gradually—when I realized that leadership isn’t about “arriving” […]

April 1445Connect Quiz Results - Rocky Mountain Penstemon

You are a Penstemon Networker. Thoughtful, grounded, and steady. You build connections that attract support and nurture over time. Like peaking slopesides in Colorado, your conversations have depth. Networking strength: You cultivate relationships that grow strong roots. Tip: Let these deep roots flourish into opportunities at 1445Connect. Don't forget to Register

April 1445Connect Quiz Results - Blanketflower

You are a Blanketflower Networker. Resilient, radiant, and purposeful. You’re investing in connections that brighten your professional ecosystem. People are drawn to your warm, steady presence. Networking strength: Quality, thoughtful engagement. Tip: Bring that warmth and watch your network bloom at 1445Connect. Don't forget to Register

Leading With Purpose: Reflections from Simone Ross: Leadership Denver '13, Leadership Fellows '23, Leadership Exchange '23-'25

What has been a defining moment in your leadership journey, and how did it shape you?A defining moment in my leadership journey was my decision to step out of the corporate healthcare world and into nonprofit leadership. After years leading complex operational strategy, mergers, and expansion initiatives, I felt called to apply those same skills […]

HB26-1012 Threatens Colorado’s Small Businesses, Cultural Events, and Consumer Choice | A Risk to Choice, Culture, and Community

DENVER, CO — February 3, 2026 — As lawmakers consider HB26-1012, members of Colorado’s business community are raising serious concerns that the bill, as introduced, would reduce consumer choice, undermine local events, and threaten the small, artisan businesses that define Colorado’s economy and way of life. The bill overly regulates how businesses price goods and services in places where customers might buy ancillary […]

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