Posts by courtney.warford
Every Film Festival Needs A Place For Local Filmmakers
Every Film Festival Needs A Place For Local Filmmakers August 6, 2026 Originally published by the Daily Camera, August 3, 2026. Film festivals are celebrated, and rightly so, for bringing the world’s stories to our communities. They introduce audiences to international voices, award-winning productions, and emerging talent from distant places. But amid the excitement…
Read MoreDon’t Play Politics With Our Collective Economic Future
Don’t Play Politics With Our Collective Economic Future August 3, 2026 Originally published by BizWest, August 3, 2026. This has gotten political … but playing politics with something as important as our collective economic future is irresponsible and dangerous. For the past two years, Boulder City Council and the public have wrestled with the…
Read MoreWhat To Know About the 2027 Sundance Film Festival
What To Know About the 2027 Sundance Film Festival July 29, 2026 Hello friends! When I think about the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder, Colorado (January 21–31, 2027), I think about you, our artists, our supporters, industry and audiences, and how excited I am for each of you to discover this beautiful place rooted in…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Every City Wants to Be Boulder?
What Happens When Every City Wants to Be Boulder? July 27, 2026 Originally published by the Daily Camera, July 26, 2026. For decades, Boulder has enjoyed a reputation most communities would envy. We are known for innovation, entrepreneurship, and attracting brilliant people who turn ideas into companies, discoveries into industries and research into solutions…
Read MoreUse A Storytelling Pro
Use A Storytelling Pro July 13, 2026 Originally published by the Daily Camera, July 12, 2026. In Boulder, as in elsewhere, a company’s first impression is rarely made in person. More often, it happens online. A potential customer visits a website, watches a promotional video, scrolls through social media, or looks up the team…
Read MoreTipped Minimum Wage: Whose Burden Is It?
Tipped Minimum Wage: Whose Burden Is It? July 1, 2026 Originally published by BizWest, June 29, 2026 If you’ve read my columns before, you might have noticed a periodic tinge of exasperation. Not the, “Why doesn’t everyone just do as I say,” type of harangue. More like, “I really can’t believe I’m hearing this.”…
Read MoreJuneteenth…It’s Personal!
Juneteenth…It’s Personal! Written by Carey Mason, DEI4BIZ On June 19, 2026, our great nation will celebrate the 161st anniversary of “Juneteenth” which has been a recognized federal holiday since 2021. First celebrated as “Jubilee Day”, Juneteenth has become very personal for my family since we discovered a direct connection to the events that preceded…
Read MoreBoulder County Film Commission Roundtables Help Build Creative Community
Boulder County Film Commission Roundtables Help Build Creative Community June 8, 2026 Originally published by the Daily Camera, June 7, 2026. The first thing people ask when they hear “Film Commissioner” is whether I’ve met anybody famous. The answer is yes, of course, but lately it seems like we’ll be seeing more and more of…
Read MoreNavigating Disruption: Building What’s Next for Boulder’s Economy
Navigating Disruption: Building What’s Next for Boulder’s Economy June 3, 2026 Originally published May 31, 2026, by the Daily Camera. For years, Boulder’s economy has been defined by innovation, adaptability, and an ability to see around corners. But today, even one of the nation’s most resilient economic ecosystems is being tested in new ways.…
Read MoreCity Council Clears Flight Path for Safety, Vitality, Innovation
City Council Clears Flight Path for Safety, Vitality, Innovation May 19, 2026 Originally published by BizWest, May 18, 2026 It’s the nature of City Council service and the whims of public discontent that officials rarely receive praise on these editorial pages. Well, I will break with convention and take this opportunity to thank our…
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