Posts by courtney.warford
Corine Waldau Returns to Boulder Chamber
Corine Waldau Returns to Boulder Chamber December 18, 2025 The Boulder Chamber announced today that Corine Waldau is rejoining the organization as Associate Vice President of Economic Impact Programs and Executive Director of the Boulder Chamber Economic Council, returning to the Boulder Chamber after three years in community banking. Waldau previously served the Boulder Chamber…
Read MoreCRITICAL ALERT: Xcel Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Update
CRITICAL ALERT: Xcel Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Update December 15, 2025 Updated December 19, 12:30 p.m. Due to extreme winds and critically dry conditions that match or exceed those of Wednesday’s event, Xcel Energy has implemented a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for customers in Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld counties on Friday, December 19. Weather conditions are now…
Read More2025 Boulder Chamber Year In Review
2025 Boulder Chamber Year In Review December 12, 2025 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 2025, we lived into our promise that “Your Chamber does that.”…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber Elects New Board of Directors Leadership
Boulder Chamber Elects New Board of Directors Leadership December 9, 2025 The Boulder Chamber announced the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Boulder Chamber Board from leading for-profit and nonprofit businesses across the Boulder Region, the new Board Directors will offer years of leadership experience and valuable community perspectives…
Read MoreLifting the Pall
Lifting the Pall December 3, 2025 Originally published by BizWest, December 2, 2025. Screw it! … I’m typically a bit more diplomatic in my public statements. But maybe it’s because it’s been such a crazy year of highs and lows. Maybe it’s the tone of public discourse. Or maybe I’m just sick of wearing this…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight: Rachel Borden
Ambassador Spotlight: Rachel Borden November 3, 2025 Meet Rachel! Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, Rachel moved to Boulder in 2013 to attend the University of Colorado. After completing her degree, she stayed local because she fell in love with the mountains—and her husband! As a member of our Business Women’s Leadership Group Advisory Committee, you’ve…
Read MoreResources for Those Impacted By SNAP Benefits Pause
Resources for Those Impacted By SNAP Benefits Pause November 3, 2025 The federal government shutdown has led to a pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November through the United States Department of Agriculture. The Boulder Chamber understands and acknowledges the devastating impact this freeze has on our community and encourages community members…
Read MoreLeadership Fellows Boulder County Request For Proposal: Facilitator Contractor
Leadership Fellows Boulder County Request For Proposal: Facilitator Contractor October 31, 2025 Project Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced facilitator to lead specific sessions of the Leadership Fellows Boulder County. Program sessions are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12-5 pm, running January through September. The January session is a…
Read MoreTransportation Maintenance Fee: Standing on Principle
Transportation Maintenance Fee: Standing on Principle October 30, 2025 Originally published by BizWest, October 29, 2025. I hate it when the business community is out of sync with our City of Boulder colleagues, but sometimes you just need to stand on principle. And that is where the Boulder Chamber stands on the recently adopted Transportation…
Read MoreBoulder Economy Faces Headwinds – And High Hopes
Boulder Economy Faces Headwinds – And High Hopes Boulder Chamber – CO October 23, 2025 Originally published by BizWest, October 23. Boulder Chamber president and CEO John Tayer set the tone for the Boulder Chamber Economic Summit Wednesday with a wry response to the event’s theme, “Navigating What’s Next: Business in a Changing World.”…
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