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December 5, 2025

Leading With Purpose: Reflections from John Farnam, 9NEWS Leader of the Year for 2024, Leadership Denver Class of '25, Leadership Exchange Class of '25

What has been a defining moment in your leadership journey, and how did it shape you? A truly defining moment in my leadership journey occurred when I was in my late 20s. I was the Executive Director of the Northern Colorado AIDS Project at the time. The then mayor of Fort Collins nominated me for […]

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 […]

Leading With Purpose: Reflections from Vanessa Clark: Leadership Fellows '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 during my time at Goodwill, where I was promoted through every level of the department. Prior to that role, I didn’t aspire to leadership or see myself as a strategic thinker. […]

Participants in the Denver Metro Chamber's 2026 Civics Bee competition

Middle School Students Practice Democracy in Action, Metro Denver Civics Bee Students Advance to State Competition

DENVER—April 8, Community members and families gathered to watch the Denver Metro Chamber’s local competition for the National Civics Bee, in partnership with founding partner the Daniels Fund. The National Civics Bee, a program launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, aims to create a strong country, economy and workforce through greater civic knowledge […]

Civic Leaders Take Center Stage to Accept 9NEWS Leaders of the Year Awards

DENVER — March 10, The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 9NEWS Leaders of the Year at its annual Leading Colorado event, presented by Huntington Bank, recognizing three exceptional leaders who have made significant contributions to Colorado’s civic, economic and community landscape. The awards were given in three categories: 9NEWS […]

April 1445Connect Quiz Results - Colorado Blue Columbine

You are a Blue Columbine. Bold, visible, and unmistakable in the room, like Colorado’s state flower. You connect widely and bring fresh perspective. People leave your conversations feeling seen and energized. Networking strength: You spark optimism and opportunity early. Tip: Let your connections build into something remarkable at 1445Connect Don't forget to Register

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