Boulder Chamber Blog
Leadership Fellows Boulder County Request For Proposal: Facilitator Contractor
Project Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced facilitator to lead specific sessions of the Leadership Fellows Boulder County. Program sessions are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12-5 pm, running January through September. The January session is a full-day session requirement. The facilitator will work closely with the Programs Team…
Transportation Maintenance Fee: Standing on Principle
Originally published by BizWest, October 29, 2025. I hate it when the business community is out of sync with our City of Boulder colleagues, but sometimes you just need to stand on principle. And that is where the Boulder Chamber stands on the recently adopted Transportation Maintenance Fee (TMF). A couple of months ago, a…
Boulder Economy Faces Headwinds – And High Hopes
Originally published by BizWest, October 23. Boulder Chamber president and CEO John Tayer set the tone for the Boulder Chamber Economic Summit Wednesday with a wry response to the event’s theme, “Navigating What’s Next: Business in a Changing World.” “The hell do I know?” Tayer quipped, opening the event at the University of Colorado…
Help us keep the Boulder area thriving. Support our public schools!
Dear Boulder Chamber Members, There are a lot of reasons that people choose the Boulder area to live, raise their families and grow their businesses. Among the most important are our: Beautiful Surroundings Welcoming Communities Strong Educational Institutions We are incredibly lucky to both have the University of Colorado Boulder and the Boulder Valley School…
Ambassador Spotlight: Amber MacPherson
Meet Amber! Originally from Weirton, West Virginia, Amber MacPherson joined the Boulder Chamber Ambassador team at the beginning of 2025. She was drawn to the Boulder Chamber because of the people, and she now gives back to the membership community. You’ve likely seen Amber’s face at our registration table, welcoming guests and attendees with a…
Boulder Chamber Endorses City CCRS Tax, County Mental-Health Funding
Originally published by BizWest, September 26, 2025. The Boulder Chamber is offering its official endorsement of both the Community, Culture, Resilience and Safety (CCRS) Sales and Use Tax and Boulder County’s Issue 1B – Mental and Behavioral Health Sales and Use Tax. The CCRS is a “0.3% dedicated sales and use tax intended for citywide…
‘Trust, But Verify’ Infrastructure and Mental Health Tax
Originally published by BizWest, October 2, 2025. In the waning days of the Cold War, it was President Ronald Reagan who adopted the proverb, “Trust, but verify.” Ironically of Russian origin, the saying was meant to convey faith in the intentions of two sides to an agreement, while adopting the necessary oversight to confirm compliance…
Boulder Chamber Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Women Who Light The Community
On September 18, the Boulder Chamber celebrated its 30th anniversary of the Women Who Light The Community Awards at the new Limelight Hotel, marking three decades of honoring recipients who inspire, connect, and build community through their spirit of hard work and dedication to others. This year, a class of honorees was recognized for their…
What Music Festivals Reveal About the Future of Cities
Originally published by Daily Camera, August 31, 2025. Music does not just fill the air, it fills lives. It heals the soul, energizes athletes, and brings stories to life on stage. But lately, its reach goes further: music is shaping how cities grow and thrive. It is against this backdrop that we welcome the inaugural…
Homeless Strategy Update: Will It Be The Clutch Move?
Originally published by BizWest, August 26, 2026. Will the City of Boulder stumble in addressing its homeless challenges? Or, as we all hope, will it come through in the clutch with a win for the unhoused population and our community? As is so often the case in sports and life, it depends on how well…