Boulder Chamber Blog
Boulder’s Creative Economy
Originally published by The Daily Camera, May. 3, 2026. Boulder prides itself on innovation. We celebrate our startups, our research institutions, and our entrepreneurial spirit. But there’s a critical part of our economy that too often operates just outside that spotlight – our creative sector. Photographers. Filmmakers. Designers. Digital storytellers. They are not just…
The Victory is in the Preparation
Originally published by The Daily Camera, May 3, 2026. When relating Robert Redford’s historic ties to Boulder, and the consequential symmetry of moving his iconic Sundance Film Festival to our community, the story inevitably centers on Redford’s relationship with The Sink – one of Boulder’s most iconic and historic restaurants. Before his rise to…
The Colorado Connector Will Make Boulder Better for BusinessesÂ
By Darcy Kitching Senior Manager of Transportation & Executive Director, Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections  Two weeks ago, I sat in a room full of people who have been waiting a long time for a train. The Front Range Passenger Rail District’s town hall at the East Boulder Community Center drew a crowd that was energized, informed, hopeful,…
Boulder Municipal Airport – Economic Vitality, Public Safety, and the Need for Resolution
Dear Mayor Brockett and Members of City Council, On behalf of the Boulder Chamber, we write regarding today’s discussion on the future of the Boulder Municipal Airport (BMA). After years of study, community engagement, and ongoing debate, we believe Boulder has reached a critical inflection point. Continued uncertainty about the airport’s future is now a risk…
Celebrating Regional Leadership and Community Impact at 2026 Celebration of Leadership
The Boulder Chamber welcomed business and community leaders from across the region to its 2026 Celebration of Leadership, an annual event that recognizes the individuals and organizations shaping the Boulder region’s economic vitality, innovation, and community strength.  Held on April 22 at the Jewish Community Center (JCC), this year’s Celebration of Leadership brought together Boulder…
Boulder Creative Expo & Spring Schmoozer Debuts
The Boulder County Film Commission is launching a first-of-its-kind event connecting Boulder’s creative sector with the broader business community: the Boulder Creative Expo & Spring Schmoozer, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Boulder JCC. Blending the proven success of the Boulder County Film Commission’s popular Schmoozer series with a new Expo format, the…
What Does Economic Resilience Actually Look Like in Boulder?
Originally published by Daily Camera, April 5, 2026. There’s a common understanding that these are turbulent economic times. Across the nation, as in Boulder, certain industries are experiencing growth, while others have entered a period of stagnation and even decline. That is the nature of economic cycles, whether driven by customer demand or public policy…
Supply Chain Collective: IEEP Tariff Updates
On April 2, the White House issued a sweeping Proclamation titled “Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper into the United States,” marking a significant adjustment to the Section 232 tariff regime reimposed by the Administration last March. Below is a practical breakdown of the major actions imposed through the Proclamation-and why…
Let’s Put the ‘Comprehensive’ in the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
Originally published by BizWest, March 31, 2026. When I think “comprehensive,” I think something like an encyclopedia, a complete medical exam or a Las Vegas buffet table. I really expect them to have everything covered. I wouldn’t want, for example, to have an encyclopedia that leaves out everything that begins with the letter R,…
Response to January 23, 2026 Dear Colleague Letter
Intent to Restructure Critical Weather Science Infrastructure Dear Director Stone, On behalf of the Boulder Chamber and the broad business community we represent, we write to express strong concern regarding proposals that could dismantle or substantially restructure the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). For Boulder and the broader national economy, NCAR represents far more…