“Esprit Entrepreneur” Celebrates Local Talent, Spirit of Business Leadership in Boulder For over thirty years, trailblazers in the local business community have connected through the Boulder Chamber’s annual Esprit Entrepreneur event. The …
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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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The Big Picture Support for Small Businesses By Boulder Chamber President & CEO John Tayer At a recent special study session on the state of retail in Boulder, city council members sounded …
Think Priorities, Think Balance, Think Economic Vitality By Boulder Chamber President & CEO John Tayer The Boulder Chamber hosted a Policy Roundtable the other day regarding the transportation needs for our community, …
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Skillful Series Helps Local Employers with Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Retention Skillful training at the Boulder Chamber It’s common knowledge that we’re in a tight labor market. Thoughtful talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee …
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Boulder Chamber Statement: Funding Priorities Letter from the Boulder Chamber Mayor Jones and Members of Boulder City Council: As you discuss funding for various identified needs tonight, with a focus on open …
Opening panel “Revolutionary Advancements in Technology” with Julia Richman (City of Boulder), Andrew Grolnick (LogRhythm), Makenzie Lystrup (Ball Aerospace), Brody Wilson (IBM) and Dennis Kyle (Zayo). Not pictured: Moderator, John Tayer (Boulder …
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In 2018 the City of Boulder launched a Citywide Retail Study to determine if the goods and services available in Boulder meet the needs of its residents and workers. Earlier this year, a …
The City of Boulder is entering the public engagement phase of an in-depth look at the Boulder retail environment (the “Citywide Retail Study”). The study responds to the 2015 Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update …
New taxing regulations have increased costs and time requirements for small businesses. Colorado has 344 taxing jurisdictions and a combination of city, county, and special districts creating 638 unique tax rates. This …
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As we start the new year making traditional resolutions, I’ve personally reflected on the areas where I could self-improve. Those who’ve worked with me for a while, or maybe even just scheduled …
The Huffington Post recently hosted a public forum on Boulder’s affordable housing challenges. Among other causes, the forum’s panelists called out our restrictive development policies. As Boulder Councilwoman Jill Adler Grano explained, …
By John Tayer Since we’re in the midst of the holiday season, and we’re all thinking about those gifts we’re expecting to receive, I thought it would be appropriate to spend a …
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Boulder’s industry diversity – our mix of different industries such as IT, aerospace, natural products, bioscience and more – is a rare achievement and a distinctive economic advantage.  Most cities, especially those …
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Boulder is poised for a level of merger and acquisition activity we’ve never seen before. Billions of dollars in closed and pending mergers and acquisitions have already been announced in 2018, from …
Clif’s Notes: Historic M&A Activity Shaping Boulder’s Economy Read More »
By John Tayer — May 3, 2018 Many agree on the need to support small businesses and nonprofits in Boulder. We all recognize that they are important providers of jobs and services. …
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