Boulder Chamber Blog
Corine Waldau Returns to Boulder Chamber
The Boulder Chamber announced today that Corine Waldau is rejoining the organization as Associate Vice President of Economic Impact Programs and Executive Director of the Boulder Chamber Economic Council, returning to the Boulder Chamber after three years in community banking.  Waldau previously served the Boulder Chamber for eight years, departing in 2022 after leading the organization’s economic…
CRITICAL ALERT: Xcel Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Update
Xcel Energy reports to us that they are closely monitoring and preparing for a strong wind event forecast to begin Wednesday, December 17, along the Front Range. We are issuing this critical alert to Boulder Chamber members regarding Xcel Energy’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Event. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag…
2025 Boulder Chamber Year In Review
As the year draws to a close, the Boulder Chamber remains committed to building a strong community by supporting for-profit and nonprofit local businesses, advocating for a healthy business environment, and fostering economic vitality. In 2025, we lived into our promise that “Your Chamber does that.” Together with more than 1,300 member businesses and organizations,…
Boulder Chamber Elects New Board of Directors Leadership
The Boulder Chamber announced the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors.  Joining the Boulder Chamber Board from leading for-profit and nonprofit businesses across the Boulder Region, the new Board Directors will offer years of leadership experience and valuable community perspectives to their role in helping advance the Boulder Chamber’s mission of…
Lifting the Pall
Originally published by BizWest, December 2, 2025. Screw it! … I’m typically a bit more diplomatic in my public statements. But maybe it’s because it’s been such a crazy year of highs and lows. Maybe it’s the tone of public discourse. Or maybe I’m just sick of wearing this orthopedic boot since my recent foot…
Ambassador Spotlight: Rachel Borden
Meet Rachel! Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, Rachel moved to Boulder in 2013 to attend the University of Colorado. After completing her degree, she stayed local because she fell in love with the mountains-and her husband! As a member of our Business Women’s Leadership Group Advisory Committee, you’ve likely seen Rachel’s smiling face at registration…
Resources for Those Impacted By SNAP Benefits Pause
The federal government shutdown has led to a pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November through the United States Department of Agriculture. The Boulder Chamber understands and acknowledges the devastating impact this freeze has on our community and encourages community members to access the resources provided below when needed and to consider…
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…