Advocacy Events
2012 EVENT SERIES:
Re-"Energy"ze Your Business Breakfast Series presented by the City of Boulder
This Breakfast Series delivers waste reduction, energy and cost savings tips tailored to Boulder businesses. With energy costs a significant factor for many businesses, this series is the "go-to" place to get valuable information and connections to help you manage your energy bills and improve your sustainability profile. Check back for specific program information and save the date for this fun, interactive breakfast.
7:30am-9:00am on the first Wednesday of March, June, September, and December. Free for members and non-members.
Global Business Networking Forum
The cosmopolitan characteristic of this series is one of the most highly regarded aspects of this program, now in its seventh year at the Boulder Chamber. The Global Business Forum provides an opportunity for a wide spectrum of globally active companies and organizations to hear from visiting delegates, political officials and economic development experts as well as industry representatives. The series is arranged as a social with a brief presentation with a focus on creating an atmosphere for valuable networking and sharing of ideas and resources as they pertain to doing international trade. It is open to all businesses involved in – or interested in expanding – an international presence.
5:30 – 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. Free for members and non-members.
Annual and monthly sponsorship opportunities now available. Contact Angelique Espinoza, Public Affairs Manager at the Boulder Chamber.
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RECENT EVENTS: Reaching Global Markets: January 2012 Global Business Forum
A big Thank You goes out to our sponsors; Caplan&Earnest - Annual Title Sponsor CEUCE at CU - January Event Co-sponsor Boulder Languages - January Event Food and Drink Sponsor "How to Throw a Sustainable Holiday (or Anytime) Event "
"Accessing High Tech Talent Locally and Globally" On November 10th Congressman Jared Polis and Foundry Group's Jason Mendelson informed us about current legislative efforts to remove barriers in accessing the highly qualified engineers and innovative entrepreneurs needed to drive growth and job creation in
The event was livecast by Jann Scott at Channel 1 Networks, and will be featured on Channel 22's "22Boom" program at 9pm, midnight, and 7am from November 17 through November 22nd. Click on the icon below to view the program on the Boulder Channel 1 website.
In case you missed it, Chris Ratay of Ratay Realty shared his Energy Efficiency Makeover experience at the newly named Re-“Energy”ze Your Business Breakfast Panel. Congratulations to Jean DiGiovanna of Workshop University for submitting the winning name in our series naming contest! We got a wealth of great energy and costs savings tips for small and home businesses, including resources for rebates and freebies. Did you know a simple screw-on faucet aerator can save significant water, dual flush toilets are inexpensive after rebates, and annual furnace cleanings improve efficiency? Thanks to the City of Boulder for sponsoring, and to our wonderful panelists, Beth Powell of Project People LLC, R.J. Mastic of Ecosyste.ms, Ken DeBouche of Franklin Energy, and Choen Vogt of the County's EnergySmart program. Invest in Your Workforce - Early Education and the Economy Workforce development begins in early childhood. Bill Gates, in testimony to the Senate Education Committee, stated that: "Early learning is the best investment that we as a society can make to improve educational performance and ensure that children hav the opportunity to become successful adults." On October 4th, the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, the Boulder Chamber, and many other community cosponsors cosponsored this informative breakfast with nationally recognized expert, Dr. Rick Brandon. Dr. Brandon presented data on the role of this important sector in the local economy. Ms. Mary Atchison provided a retention toolkit for employers looking to create a family friendly workplace.
"Winning the Future: White House Roundtable with American Business” On Tuesday, August 23, 2011, the Boulder Chamber along with the Small Busine |
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This series delivers waste reduction and energy and cost savings tips tailored to businesses. Attendees got in the Holiday Spirit on December 8th at this fun, interactive breakfast. Presenters, Leigh Cushing from Eco-Cycle, Jamie Harkins, from the City of Boulder and Claudia A. Capitini from Eco-Products delivered 
Re-"Energy"ze Your Business: Business Efficiencies Breakfast Panel presented by the City of Boulder
ss Development Center, Boulder Economic Council and City of Boulder hosted a “Winning the Future Roundtable with American Business” with