Economic Vitality
Boulder Chamber View: Boulder’s Economic Vitality – Innovating Our Way into 2025
Boulder Chamber View: Boulder’s Economic Vitality – Innovating Our Way into 2025 January 15, 2025 Originally published by the Daily Camera, January 13. 120 years of dedicated service to our members and the Boulder community, the Boulder Chamber’s innovative programs help local businesses succeed while sustaining an economy that preserves Boulder’s high quality of life,…
Read More2024 Boulder Chamber Year In Review
2024 Boulder Chamber Year In Review December 6, 2024 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 2024, we made meaningful progress in serving our business community, guided…
Read MoreChamber and Film Commission Merge to Bolster Creative Industries
Chamber and Film Commission Merge to Bolster Creative Industries November 29, 2024 By Ella Cobb, Boulder Daily Camera It’s often said that two heads are better than one, and when it comes to Boulder’s creative industry and business community, the same rule applies. With this idiom in mind, the Boulder County Film Commission and the…
Read MoreSmall Businesses And Entrepreneurs: Discovering One Of Boulder’s Resilient And Innovative Pillars
Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs: Discovering One Of Boulder’s Resilient And Innovative Pillars May 7, 2024 Originally published by Daily Camera on May 8, 2024. As the new VP of Economic Vitality for the Boulder Chamber, I’ve had the privilege of calling Boulder home for the past three months. With its stunning mountain views, active outdoor…
Read MoreTayer: Mycelium Dreamin’ Toward a Healthy Economic Ecosystem
Tayer: Mycelium Dreamin’ Toward a Healthy Economic Ecosystem April 29, 2024 Originally published by BizWest, April 26, 2024. In my Boulder Chamber role, I participate in a wide variety of events and programs that are consistent with the expansive interests of the Boulder business community. In just the past couple of weeks, the Boulder Chamber…
Read MoreThe Boulder Chamber View: Innovative Solutions to Office Vacancies — A Multifaceted Approach
The Boulder Chamber View: Innovative Solutions to Office Vacancies — A Multifaceted Approach March 25, 2024 Originally published by Daily Camera on March 25, 2024. For the first 20 years of my life, I lived in a small, but bustling downtown area. My parents owned two retail shops in the central corridor, and I recall…
Read MoreThe Boulder Chamber View: Life Sciences Powerhouse — What It Takes
The Boulder Chamber View: Life Sciences Powerhouse — What It Takes March 4, 2024 Originally published by Daily Camera on March 4, 2024. Boulder, Colorado, is not just a city of stunning landscapes and vibrant neighborhoods; it’s a thriving hub for innovation, and among the industries at the center is the robust and dynamic life…
Read MoreThe Boulder Chamber View: Fresh Eyes on Boulder’s Resilient and Evolving Economy
The Boulder Chamber View: Fresh Eyes on Boulder’s Resilient and Evolving Economy January 29, 2024 Originally published by BizWest on January 29, 2024. It is day 14 as I write this article in my new role as the Boulder Chamber’s Vice President of Economic Vitality and Executive Director for the Boulder Economic Council. Arriving from…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber Welcomes Joseph E. Hovancak as Its New Vice President of Economic Vitality
Boulder Chamber Welcomes Joseph E. Hovancak as Its New Vice President of Economic Vitality January 2, 2024 The Boulder Chamber is pleased to announce Joseph E. Hovancak has been selected as the new Vice President of Economic Vitality. An accomplished economic development executive and dedicated community champion, Hovancak’s innovative economic vitality experience includes building vibrant…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber’s Apprentice Sponsorships Address Critical Workforce Needs
Boulder Chamber’s Apprentice Sponsorships Address Critical Workforce Needs September 26, 2023 As the State’s Office of the Future of Work takes control of all active apprenticeships in Colorado – effective July 1st – the Boulder Chamber continues to work with industry leaders and partners in higher education to develop apprenticeship pathways that address critical workforce needs in…
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