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Join The Conversation: Boulder Chamber Economic Summit

This year’s event will feature a National Economic Forecast by Dr. Richard Wobbekind, a Local Economic Forecast by Brian Lewandowski and presentation by our State Demographer, Kate Watkins.

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Celebrate our local history and tradition while bringing a smile to the faces of everyone on your holiday mailing and gift list! Cards, puzzles, and wine on sale now.

Now Accepting Celebration of Leadership Nominations!

For over four decades, the Chamber has brought the Boulder community together to honor the leaders and individuals who inspire and motivate. This popular event offers terrific opportunities for connecting with top business and civic leaders while celebrating the best of Boulder.

Nomination window: November 10, 2025 - January 9, 2026

Transportation Maintenance Fee: Standing on Principle

It isn’t that the Boulder Chamber opposes efforts to secure funding for priority initiatives, including transportation. Case in point is our support for extension of the current Community Culture, Resilience and Safety tax on this year’s ballot. It also doesn’t mean we’re blind to the need for investment in our transportation system.

Boulder Economy Faces Headwinds – And High Hopes

The Economic Summit, which attracted about 375 attendees, was designed to bring some clarity to what’s happening, with presentations on higher education, city government’s role in economic vitality, key industries, the overall economy and the impact of the Sundance Film Festival.

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Whatever the size, scope, or field of your business or nonprofit, there’s a place for you in the Boulder Chamber. Our vibrant community of professionals is waiting to welcome you! Become a member today to build connections and access resources that will elevate your business’s success — and contribute to making Boulder a better place.

The Boulder Economic Council sustains economic vitality through direct support of primary businesses and collaboration with industry and community partners.

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Boulder’s Emerging Powerhouse — The Rise of a Bioscience Economy

By courtney.warford | June 30, 2025

Originally published by the Daily Camera, June 28, 2025.  What if Boulder’s next billion-dollar breakthrough is not in aerospace or quantum, but in biotechnology? That question is no longer hypothetical. CNBC recently spotlighted Boulder as one of the fastest-growing life sciences hubs in the country, driven by record investment, surging lab demand, and a collaborative…

That ‘Uncomfortable’ Situation: Where Economic and Social Interests Converge

By courtney.warford | June 30, 2025

Originally posted by BizWest, June 23, 2025.  I was meeting with some local restaurant owners on one of their service patios and listening intently as they lamented some of the conditions that are making it difficult for businesses in Boulder, when we heard the first bellow. It was a guttural call from down the street,…

Give First, Scale Fast: The Boulder Way of Building the Future

By courtney.warford | June 9, 2025

Originally published by the Daily Camera, June 8, 2025. What makes a startup ecosystem thrive? Talent, capital, research institutions and visionary founders all play a role. But in Boulder, one ingredient sets the tone for everything else: a culture of intentional generosity. Here, collaboration is not an afterthought. It is the strategy. Boulder’s innovation economy…

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