Boulder Chamber Blog
Tayer: Minimum Wage — Substantive Engagement v. Checking a Box
Boulder Chamber Welcomes Joseph E. Hovancak as Its New Vice President of Economic Vitality 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…
The Boulder Chamber View: Life Sciences Powerhouse — What It Takes
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 sciences ecosystem. From groundbreaking research to entrepreneurial startups, the life sciences sector has emerged…
Tayer: Values, Value: Celebrating Boulder’s Business Character
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 or investment to town. As if that’s a bad thing.…
Black History Month: Honoring William Whitsell, the First African American Coloradan Male
Black History Month: Honoring William Whitsell, the First African American Coloradan Male In honor of Black History Month, the Boulder Chamber is pleased to acknowledge William Whitsell, the first African American male born in Colorado, according to the Denver Public Library. William’s parents were likely freed slaves who journeyed to Colorado in search of jobs…
Tayer: Black History Month: Are You Ready?
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 Studies. “Get ready,” the recent RSVP confirmation notice states, “[T]o…
The Boulder Chamber View: Fresh Eyes on Boulder’s Resilient and Evolving Economy
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 South Florida, I was greeted by mountains that touched the sky, a vibrant Boulder community,…
Boulder 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 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 entrepreneurial ecosystems and…
Boulder Chamber’s Apprentice Sponsorships Address Critical Workforce Needs
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 the Boulder Area. These pathways remain registered with the U.S. Department…