Boulder Chamber Blog
Tayer: Keep Calm and Carry On, Locally
Published by BizWest, November 1, 2024 This is a hard column to write … I’m trying not to obsess over the elections and the direction of our country. Yet, like the urge to stare at an imminent train wreck, I can’t look away. The temperature is so high in this country that I’m sincerely concerned…
Defend Transit Funding: Support the RTD’s TABOR Override Measure
Written by John Tayer, President and CEO. For six years, from 2007 to early 2013, I served on the Regional Transportation District’s Board of Directors.  There, I said it, and I wouldn’t blame you for thinking I’m part of the problem. Rest assured, though, that during my RTD Board service, I had plenty of…
Boulder County Takes Input on Bikeway Overpass Design
By Dana Cadey, Daily Camera Bikers, drivers and pedestrians came together on Tuesday to give feedback on the planned bikeway overpass along Colo. 119 between Boulder and Longmont, also known as the Diagonal Highway. The Colo. 119 Safety, Mobility and Bikeway Project is a collaboration between Boulder County, the Regional Transportation District, and the Colorado…
Measure Twice on Consequences of Proposed Moratorium on Large Houses
Daily Camera Guest Opinion The Boulder County Commission is set to hold a public hearing on placing a six-month moratorium on building larger homes on Sept. 17. While this seems like a modest proposal, the Commissioners need to weigh the serious unintended consequences of such an action. One must ask, what is the sudden rush?…
Boulder Advances to Final Phase of Sundance Film Festival Selection Process
Boulder, Colorado’s bid to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027 has advanced to the final phase of the selection process. The Sundance Institute announced today that Boulder is one of the final cities under consideration. This announcement from Colorado’s Office of Economic Development & International Trade follows the official Sundance Institute announcement. In…
The Boulder Chamber Honors Local Women Who Are Changing the WorldÂ
On September 10, at the 29th Annual Women Who Light The Community Awards Ceremony, the Boulder Chamber proudly honored six outstanding women who are tackling challenges in the Boulder region and beyond. These honorees join an impressive group of community leaders who have made a positive impact on our economy, community, and the lives of…
Leadership Fellows Boulder County Request For Proposal: Facilitator Contractor
Project Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced facilitator to lead specific sessions of the Leadership Fellows Boulder County. Program sessions are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12-5 pm running January through September. The facilitator will work closely with the Programs Team on the January, February, and September sessions, and…
The Northwest Chamber Alliance Supports the TABOR Override Measure for RTD
The Northwest Chamber Alliance wants to keep Colorado moving by exempting RTD from the TABOR cap on voter approved funding for regional transit services. BOULDER, Colo. – Today, the Northwest Chamber Alliance announced its support of the November ballot measure that exempts the Regional Transportation District (RTD) from the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) cap…
Tayer: When You Really Care, Do No Harm
The Boulder Chamber Christopher Woods/BizWest Originally published by BizWest on August 28, 2024. “First, do no harm” is typically referenced as a sacred oath of the medical profession. The concept is generally meant to imply that doctors should avoid harming patients in their administration of curative treatments. Boulder City Council should apply the same principle…
Boulder Chamber Announces 2024 Women Who Light The Community Honorees
For decades, the Boulder Chamber has hosted the Women Who Light The Community signature event, a tradition honoring the extraordinary contributions of businesswomen in the Boulder Region. This event goes beyond an evening of awards and fellowship; it’s a celebration of the remarkable, passionate women who tirelessly drive positive change and make a dedicated impact…