This fall, voters will determine whether the City of Boulder and Xcel Energy enter into a franchise agreement, which would end the decade-long municipalization effort for a city-run, community-owned electric utility. The Boulder Chamber supports this proposed franchise agreement between the City of Boulder and Xcel Energy.
The Boulder Chamber is hosting a forum on the local ballot measures that address a proposed settlement agreement with Xcel Energy to potentially end the municipalization effort and the future of Boulder’s Utility Occupation Tax.
As the state continues to grapple with the economic impacts of COVID-19, Coloradans will vote on a number of key issues this fall that will affect state funding and the business sector. In preparation for this vote, the Boulder Chamber convened state leaders to discuss two key issues with our members—repealing the Gallagher Amendment and Paid Medical and Family Leave (Initiative 283).
The City of Boulder has spent years assessing whether to pursue a city-run, community-owned electric utility or to achieve it renewable energy goals through a renewed franchise agreement with its current electric services provider, Xcel Energy. City Council will revisit this debate on August 4 when it considers the progress of recent negotiations between Xcel leadership and City of Boulder representatives. At issue will be whether or not to place a new franchise agreement before the voters during this fall’s election, effectively ending the City of Boulder 10-year bid to municipalize our electric system.
To suggest that development density is the source of our current health challenges ignores both facts and history. It also undermines one of the most effective deterrents to climate change — one of the other great threats to human health.
Boulder Chamber Hosts Town Hall Regarding Municipalization with Xcel Energy and City Leaders The Boulder Chamber hosted a virtual town hall with Boulder City Council leadership and Xcel Energy executives to update …
Boulder Chamber Identifies Opportunities to Save Time and Money for Struggling Businesses Businesses will be challenged by the impacts of COVID-19 for years to come. Most will have significantly reduced revenue. Helping …
Northwest Chamber Alliance Discusses Coronavirus Response with OEDIT On behalf of our regional partners in the Northwest Chamber Alliance, the Boulder Chamber held a briefing on March 18 with Betsy Markey, Executive …
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Health Care Leadership Panel: Tackling COVID-19 and Curbing Costs From left: Lori Call, Boulder Chamber Senior Director of Policy Programs, moderates the Boulder Chamber Health Care Policy Roundtable featuring Tom Massey, Deputy …
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Represent the Business Community on City of Boulder Boards and Commissions Have you considered a deeper level of community engagement or civic participation? The Boulder Chamber encourages you to apply for one …
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Help Colorado Receive its Funding and Representation: Fill Out Your Census! To ensure Colorado has a louder voice at the national level and receives our share of federal funding, please complete your …
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Chamber Members Provide Feedback on Potential Family Leave Legislation Speakers Debra Brown of Good Business Colorado (left) and Laura Giocomo Rizzo (right) from the Denver Metro Chamber discussed the issues associated with …
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Devolve to evolve: A recipe for local solutions to local challenges – By John Tayer, President & CEO of the Boulder Chamber It was a pleasure to welcome our new city council …
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Boulder Chamber Advocates for Funding Transportation Improvements in the Northwest Region Proposition CC ultimately obtained strong Boulder County support but failed statewide. However, a major milestone was achieved for the region through …
My Pre-Election Vision for a Post-Election Community – John Tayer, President & CEO of the Boulder Chamber Last month I offered my perspective on the issues at play in this year’s Boulder …
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Boulder & Broomfield County Chamber Leaders Unite in Support of Proposition CC Ballot measure will address severe backlogs in statewide funding for education and transportation Leading the Boulder, Broomfield and Longmont Area …
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Boulder Chamber Issues City Council Candidate Scorecard First step in new “Sensible Boulder” campaign summarizes candidate positions on key issues facing Boulder in advance of upcoming Nov. 5 election The Boulder Chamber …
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Provide Your Input on How the Proposed City-Wide “Downzoning” Will Affect Your Property or Business Proposed Boulder Ordinance Limits Office Uses to 25% of Floor Area in Business Zones (BR, BMS, TB); …
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Boulder Chamber Thanks Ken Hotard for Service to Community Affairs Council; Welcomes Danica Powell as New Co-Chair Ken Hotard of the Boulder Area Realtors Association recently concluded his term as co-chair of …
Boulder Chamber Supports Middle-Income Housing Program The City of Boulder is considering a downpayment assistance program for middle-income families who are looking to buy a home in Boulder. The Boulder Chamber strongly …
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