Boulder Chamber Blog
Boulder Chamber View: Bridging Talent and Opportunity — Why ‘Boulder Hires Buffs’ is Exactly What Our Local Economy Needs
Originally published by the Daily Camera, April 7, 2025. The search for top talent is a time-consuming and often costly challenge for every business. This is especially true for the tech, aerospace and bioscience companies that make up much of Boulder’s skilled workforce. But what if the next generation of talent graduated just steps from…
Tayer: Sundancing: Collaboration is Our Secret Sauce
Originally published by BizWest, March 31, 2025. You’d have to be living under a rock (or a boulder, in the relevant local lexicon) not to have already heard the latest milestone economic and cultural news: Boulder has been selected as the new host city for the Sundance Film Festival. To be clear, with last week’s…
Ambassador Spotlight: Matthew Jensen
Meet Matthew! For Matthew Jensen, Boulder isn’t just where he lives-it’s home. Growing up here, he was shaped by the Flatirons, Pearl Street, and the strong sense of community that always drew him back, no matter where life took him. The energy, creativity, and natural beauty of Boulder make it unlike anywhere else, and he…
Boulder Named New Host of Sundance Film Festival Beginning in 2027
Today, the Sundance Institute named Boulder, Colorado as the new host of the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. “I’m beyond excited to welcome the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado starting in 2027. Powerful films tell our stories; who we were, who we are, and who we aspire to be. Here in Colorado we also…
Honoring 120 Years of Business Growth and Community Leadership
The Boulder Chamber is proud to celebrate 120 years of service to the region’s businesses, economy and community. Founded in 1905 as the Boulder Commercial Association with the mission of promoting economic vitality by attracting businesses and visitors to support the growing community, the organization marked its first milestone achievement in attracting public investment to…
Upcoming Virtual Town Halls
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 jobseekers. Space is limited, so join early.…
Boulder Chamber Announces Finalists for 2025 Celebration of Leadership AwardsÂ
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 economy didn’t develop by chance. Exceptional business and community leaders from diverse industries,…
Tayer: Celebrate Good Times: 120 Years of Business Leadership
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 Gang The Boulder Chamber is turning 120 and we’re ready to celebrate…
Boulder Chamber View: Boulder’s Economic Future — Innovation Fuels Growth Amid Key Challenges
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 Forecast to gain economic insights from the University of Colorado’s dynamic economic duo, Senior Economist Richard…
Ambassador Spotlight: Jenny Desmond
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 for travel-and birds-comes from her roots. A…