Boulder Chamber Blog
Tipped Minimum Wage: Whose Burden Is It?
Originally published by BizWest, June 29, 2026 If you’ve read my columns before, you might have noticed a periodic tinge of exasperation. Not the, “Why doesn’t everyone just do as I say,” type of harangue. More like, “I really can’t believe I’m hearing this.” That’s exactly how I would describe my temperament when I…
A Broad, Hard-beaten Path to Boulder
Originally published by The Daily Camera, June 28, 2026. “If you build it, he will come” may be one of cinema’s most memorable and enduring lines, but it has also become an overused metaphor for economic development. In Field of Dreams, Kevin Kostner’s belief was enough to transform his cornfield into something extraordinary. I’m still unclear how that field was marketed to the public. Building a thriving innovation economy requires something more…
Juneteenth…It’s Personal!
Written by Carey Mason, DEI4BIZ On June 19, 2026, our great nation will celebrate the 161st anniversary of “Juneteenth” which has been a recognized federal holiday since 2021. First celebrated as “Jubilee Day”, Juneteenth has become very personal for my family since we discovered a direct connection to the events that preceded the creation…
Boulder County Film Commission Roundtables Help Build Creative Community
Originally published by the Daily Camera, June 7, 2026. The first thing people ask when they hear “Film Commissioner” is whether I’ve met anybody famous. The answer is yes, of course, but lately it seems like we’ll be seeing more and more of them here in Boulder. That’s the funny thing about movies arriving in…
Navigating Disruption: Building What’s Next for Boulder’s Economy
Originally published May 31, 2026, by the Daily Camera. For years, Boulder’s economy has been defined by innovation, adaptability, and an ability to see around corners. But today, even one of the nation’s most resilient economic ecosystems is being tested in new ways. Let me paint that picture for you … Businesses across nearly…
City Council Clears Flight Path for Safety, Vitality, Innovation
Originally published by BizWest, May 18, 2026 It’s the nature of City Council service and the whims of public discontent that officials rarely receive praise on these editorial pages. Well, I will break with convention and take this opportunity to thank our Boulder City Council majority for providing a clear flight path for the…
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…