Posts by courtney.warford
Tayer: Minimum Wage — Substantive Engagement v. Checking a Box
Tayer: Minimum Wage — Substantive Engagement v. Checking a Box courtney.warford March 10, 2024 Have you ever felt like someone really didn’t care what you think? You know, they may ask if you mind that they run their lawn mower at 7 a.m. on Sunday, and it isn’t electric. It’s more of a heads-up than…
Read MoreThe Boulder Chamber View: Life Sciences Powerhouse — What It Takes
The Boulder Chamber View: Life Sciences Powerhouse — What It Takes March 4, 2024 Originally published by Daily Camera on March 4, 2024. Boulder, Colorado, is not just a city of stunning landscapes and vibrant neighborhoods; it’s a thriving hub for innovation, and among the industries at the center is the robust and dynamic life…
Read MoreTayer: Values, Value: Celebrating Boulder’s Business Character
Tayer: Values, Value: Celebrating Boulder’s Business Character March 1, 2024 Originally published by BizWest, March 1, 2024. The Boulder business community is a modest lot. When we talk of our accomplishments, it’s seemingly in hushed tones, designed to avoid conflict with those who disparage your success — which might mean the attraction of new jobs…
Read MoreTayer: Black History Month: Are You Ready?
Tayer: Black History Month: Are You Ready? February 1, 2024 Originally posted by BizWest, February 1, 2024. With the dawn of Feb. 1, we welcome the annual celebration of Black History Month. I know I will enjoy honoring the occasion with a special event at the University of Colorado Center for African and African American…
Read MoreThe Boulder Chamber View: Fresh Eyes on Boulder’s Resilient and Evolving Economy
The Boulder Chamber View: Fresh Eyes on Boulder’s Resilient and Evolving Economy January 29, 2024 Originally published by BizWest on January 29, 2024. It is day 14 as I write this article in my new role as the Boulder Chamber’s Vice President of Economic Vitality and Executive Director for the Boulder Economic Council. Arriving from…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber Welcomes Joseph E. Hovancak as Its New Vice President of Economic Vitality
Boulder Chamber Welcomes Joseph E. Hovancak as Its New Vice President of Economic Vitality January 2, 2024 The Boulder Chamber is pleased to announce Joseph E. Hovancak has been selected as the new Vice President of Economic Vitality. An accomplished economic development executive and dedicated community champion, Hovancak’s innovative economic vitality experience includes building vibrant…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber’s Apprentice Sponsorships Address Critical Workforce Needs
Boulder Chamber’s Apprentice Sponsorships Address Critical Workforce Needs September 26, 2023 As the State’s Office of the Future of Work takes control of all active apprenticeships in Colorado – effective July 1st – the Boulder Chamber continues to work with industry leaders and partners in higher education to develop apprenticeship pathways that address critical workforce needs in…
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