Posts by courtney.warford
Use 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…
Read MoreBoulder’s Creative Economy
Boulder’s Creative Economy May 3, 2026 Originally published by The Daily Camera, May. 3, 2026. Boulder prides itself on innovation. We celebrate our startups, our research institutions, and our entrepreneurial spirit. But there’s a critical part of our economy that too often operates just outside that spotlight — our creative sector. Photographers. Filmmakers. Designers.…
Read MoreThe Victory is in the Preparation
The Victory is in the Preparation May 3, 2026 Originally published by The Daily Camera, May 3, 2026. When relating Robert Redford’s historic ties to Boulder, and the consequential symmetry of moving his iconic Sundance Film Festival to our community, the story inevitably centers on Redford’s relationship with The Sink — one of Boulder’s…
Read MoreThe Colorado Connector Will Make Boulder Better for Businesses
The Colorado Connector Will Make Boulder Better for Businesses April 29, 2026 By Darcy Kitching Senior Manager of Transportation & Executive Director, Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections Two weeks ago, I sat in a room full of people who have been waiting a long time for a train. The Front Range Passenger Rail District’s town hall at the East…
Read MoreBoulder Municipal Airport – Economic Vitality, Public Safety, and the Need for Resolution
Boulder Municipal Airport – Economic Vitality, Public Safety, and the Need for Resolution April 24, 2026 Dear Mayor Brockett and Members of City Council, On behalf of the Boulder Chamber, we write regarding today’s discussion on the future of the Boulder Municipal Airport (BMA). After years of study, community engagement, and ongoing debate, we believe…
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