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People + Place = Prosperity

Today at our Annual Meeting we reflected on our successes for the past year and focused on our upcoming priorities. After 150 years, we do know the secret to our success comes down to our PEOPLE. And, today we welcomed our new Board Chair, Daniels Fund President and CEO Linda Childears, who raises the leadership […]

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Today at our Annual Meeting we reflected on our successes for the past year and focused on our upcoming priorities.

After 150 years, we do know the secret to our success comes down to our PEOPLE. And, today we welcomed our new Board Chair, Daniels Fund President and CEO Linda Childears, who raises the leadership bar even higher for the Chamber and its members.

Our PLACE is world-class. From its natural beauty, cultural amenities and global connectedness to its diversity of industry, new developments, educational opportunities and more, we’re are not only proud to be in Colorado, but we are also committed to ensuring our state continues to be one of the best places on the planet.

Our respect for the people and our commitment to creating a place where everybody can thrive is what allows all of us to PROSPER.

Take a look at our year in review video:

And, read our community report:

Thank you for making Colorado prosper!

Kelly Brough is the president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber.

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