Boulder Chamber Blog
Business Community Weighs in on Xcel Energy’s Planned Response to April Windstorm
On April 6, in anticipation of windstorms with gusts over 55 mph, Xcel Energy executed a plan to primitively cut power to areas of Boulder County. Businesses within the area experienced and continue to experience a number of challenges. Public Forum In response to this weekend’s windstorm and power outages, the Boulder Chamber and Downtown…
The Boulder Chamber Revitalizes Its Brand Identity and Member Support SoftwareÂ
Boulder Chamber Commemorates Visionary Leaders at Celebration of Leadership With an eye toward reflecting the broader array of business support, policy advocacy, and economic vitality services that the Boulder Chamber performs for its members and the community, attentive stakeholders will notice subtle changes in the Boulder Chamber mark within a larger brand refresh. At the…
Tayer: Message to Council: Focus on Economic Vitality
Originally published by BizWest, March 29, 2024. You might expect the Boulder Chamber, with the mission of supporting business success and economic vitality, would want our City Council to join us in attending to the strength of our business community. It’s a regular refrain, for sure. That is why, every year around this time, we…
The Boulder Chamber View: Innovative Solutions to Office Vacancies — A Multifaceted Approach
Originally published by Daily Camera on March 25, 2024. For the first 20 years of my life, I lived in a small, but bustling downtown area. My parents owned two retail shops in the central corridor, and I recall the importance of employees from local offices who filled the streets, patronizing our local restaurants and…
Boulder Chamber Commemorates Visionary Leaders at Celebration of Leadership
Boulder Chamber Commemorates Visionary Leaders at Celebration of Leadership On March 13, the Dairy Arts Center played host to the Boulder Chamber’s prestigious annual Celebration of Leadership, where outstanding community and business leaders were honored for their innovation and impact. With a tradition spanning over four decades, the Boulder Chamber gathered leaders who played pivotal…
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…