Posts by courtney.warford
City 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…
Read MoreCelebrating Regional Leadership and Community Impact at 2026 Celebration of Leadership
Celebrating Regional Leadership and Community Impact at 2026 Celebration of Leadership April 23, 2026 The Boulder Chamber welcomed business and community leaders from across the region to its 2026 Celebration of Leadership, an annual event that recognizes the individuals and organizations shaping the Boulder region’s economic vitality, innovation, and community strength. Held on April 22…
Read MoreBoulder Creative Expo & Spring Schmoozer Debuts
Boulder Creative Expo & Spring Schmoozer Debuts April 10, 2026 The Boulder County Film Commission is launching a first-of-its-kind event connecting Boulder’s creative sector with the broader business community: the Boulder Creative Expo & Spring Schmoozer, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the Boulder JCC. Blending the proven success of the Boulder County…
Read MoreWhat Does Economic Resilience Actually Look Like in Boulder?
What Does Economic Resilience Actually Look Like in Boulder? April 6, 2026 Originally published by Daily Camera, April 5, 2026. There’s a common understanding that these are turbulent economic times. Across the nation, as in Boulder, certain industries are experiencing growth, while others have entered a period of stagnation and even decline. That is the…
Read MoreLet’s Put the ‘Comprehensive’ in the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
Let’s Put the ‘Comprehensive’ in the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan April 2, 2026 Originally published by BizWest, March 31, 2026. When I think “comprehensive,” I think something like an encyclopedia, a complete medical exam or a Las Vegas buffet table. I really expect them to have everything covered. I wouldn’t want, for example, to…
Read MoreResponse to January 23, 2026 Dear Colleague Letter
Response to January 23, 2026 Dear Colleague Letter Intent to Restructure Critical Weather Science Infrastructure March 17, 2026 Dear Director Stone, On behalf of the Boulder Chamber and the broad business community we represent, we write to express strong concern regarding proposals that could dismantle or substantially restructure the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).…
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