Posts by courtney.warford
Upcoming Virtual Town Halls
Upcoming Virtual Town Halls March 17, 2025 Colorado’s federal workers are encouraged to attend one of Workforce Boulder County’s upcoming virtual town halls. Our subject matter experts will review the unemployment insurance process, what former federal workers need to know before filing a claim and go over the various reemployment support available to all Colorado…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber Announces Finalists for 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards
Boulder Chamber Announces Finalists for 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards March 11, 2025 Kicking-off the celebration of its 120th anniversary, the Boulder Chamber is proud to announce the finalists for its 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards, honoring individuals who have achieved extraordinary success in business and made positive contributions to the community. Boulder’s robust, innovation-driven…
Read MoreTayer: Celebrate Good Times: 120 Years of Business Leadership
Tayer: Celebrate Good Times: 120 Years of Business Leadership March 10, 2025 Originally published by BizWest on March 4, 2025. “There’s a party going on right here A dedication to last throughout the years So bring your good times and your laughter too We gon’ celebrate and party with you” – “Celebration,” Kool & The…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber View: Boulder’s Economic Future — Innovation Fuels Growth Amid Key Challenges
Boulder Chamber View: Boulder’s Economic Future — Innovation Fuels Growth Amid Key Challenges March 10, 2025 Originally published by Daily Camera on March 10, 2025. With so much national policy turbulence in the air, anticipation filled the room as more than 375 business leaders, city officials, and economists gathered at the Boulder Chamber’s 2025 Economic…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight: Jenny Desmond
Ambassador Spotlight: Jenny Desmond March 4, 2025 Meet Jenny! Jenny Desmond works for Vive Más Tours, helping travelers 55 and older experience the vibrant cultures of Cuba and Colombia. Her favorite part? Hearing travelers say, “This place is nothing like I expected!” and knowing she played a part in shifting their perspective. Perhaps her love…
Read MoreMeet Devin: Policy Programs Specialist
Meet Devin: Policy Programs Specialist March 3, 2025 As the Policy Programs Specialist at the Boulder Chamber, I work on various areas of policy that benefit the business community; that’s you—that’s for you. I research and advocate for you on initiatives that impact housing, education, mental health, taxes, regulations, and fees, many areas of advocacy…
Read MoreEconomic Vitality and Business Support Organizations Conduct Outreach on Federal Administration Transition Impacts
Economic Vitality and Business Support Organizations Conduct Outreach on Federal Administration Transition Impacts Boulder Chamber – CO February 21, 2025 In a collaborative effort to understand and respond to the economic and community impacts of decisions associated with the current federal administration transition period, the Boulder Chamber is teaming with CO-LABS and Workforce Boulder County…
Read MoreA Letter to City Council: City of Boulder Homelessness Strategy
A Letter to City Council: City of Boulder Homelessness Strategy Boulder Chamber – CO February 18, 2025 Dear Mayor Brockett and Members of the Boulder City Council, The Boulder Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to respond to the February 13 Study Session memorandum addressing homelessness strategies. As the foundation for our comments, we acknowledge…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber View: The Essential Role of Black-Owned Businesses in Shaping Boulder’s Economic Future
Boulder Chamber View: The Essential Role of Black-Owned Businesses in Shaping Boulder’s Economic Future February 10, 2025 Originally published by Daily Camera, February 10. As February commemorates Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans, I write this op-ed to shine a light on a crucial but often overlooked pillar of…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight: Amanda Duffy
Ambassador Spotlight: Amanda Duffy February 5, 2025 Meet Amanda! Originally from Connecticut, Amanda moved to Boulder in May 2021, a year after graduating from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Public Communications. She had dreamed of traveling through Europe, but when COVID-19 put those plans on hold, she…
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