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Economic Vitality Strategy / District Analysis – Boulder Chamber Study Session Input
Economic Vitality Strategy / District Analysis – Boulder Chamber Study Session Input April 26, 2025 Boulder Mayor and City Councilmembers: When approaching today’s study session on the Economic Vitality Strategy and the District Analysis, we ask that you consider three goals: Investment, Options and Urgency. The foundation of our economic fortunes since the dawn of…
Read MoreTayer: Ballot Issue Whack-A-Mole: Are You Kidding?
Tayer: Ballot Issue Whack-A-Mole: Are You Kidding? April 25, 2025 Originally published by BizWest, April 24, 2025. The silly season is almost underway in Boulder and it’s shaping up to be the ultimate game of Whack-A-Mole. My response: Are you kidding? For those who are uninitiated, the classic Whack-a-Mole arcade game entails the act of…
Read MoreHonoring Leaders Driving Innovation, Impact, and Community Vitality
Honoring Leaders Driving Innovation, Impact, and Community Vitality April 17, 2025 Following its 120th Anniversary Gala, the Boulder Chamber is pleased to announce the honorees of the 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards. For four decades, the Celebration of Leadership Awards has recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant, lasting contributions to Boulder’s economic strength…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber View: Bridging Talent and Opportunity — Why ‘Boulder Hires Buffs’ is Exactly What Our Local Economy Needs
Boulder Chamber View: Bridging Talent and Opportunity — Why ‘Boulder Hires Buffs’ is Exactly What Our Local Economy Needs April 11, 2025 Originally published by the Daily Camera, April 7, 2025. The search for top talent is a time-consuming and often costly challenge for every business. This is especially true for the tech, aerospace and…
Read MoreTayer: Sundancing: Collaboration is Our Secret Sauce
Tayer: Sundancing: Collaboration is Our Secret Sauce April 11, 2025 Originally published by BizWest, March 31, 2025. You’d have to be living under a rock (or a boulder, in the relevant local lexicon) not to have already heard the latest milestone economic and cultural news: Boulder has been selected as the new host city for…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight: Matthew Jensen
Ambassador Spotlight: Matthew Jensen April 3, 2025 Meet Matthew! For Matthew Jensen, Boulder isn’t just where he lives—it’s home. Growing up here, he was shaped by the Flatirons, Pearl Street, and the strong sense of community that always drew him back, no matter where life took him. The energy, creativity, and natural beauty of Boulder…
Read MoreBoulder Named New Host of Sundance Film Festival Beginning in 2027
Boulder Named New Host of Sundance Film Festival Beginning in 2027 Boulder Chamber – CO March 27, 2025 Today, the Sundance Institute named Boulder, Colorado as the new host of the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. “I’m beyond excited to welcome the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado starting in 2027. Powerful films tell our…
Read MoreHonoring 120 Years of Business Growth and Community Leadership
Honoring 120 Years of Business Growth and Community Leadership March 27, 2025 The Boulder Chamber is proud to celebrate 120 years of service to the region’s businesses, economy and community.  Founded in 1905 as the Boulder Commercial Association with the mission of promoting economic vitality by attracting businesses and visitors to support the growing community,…
Read MoreUpcoming Virtual Town Halls
Upcoming Virtual Town Halls March 17, 2025 Colorado’s federal workers are encouraged to attend one of Workforce Boulder County’s upcoming virtual town halls. Our subject matter experts will review the unemployment insurance process, what former federal workers need to know before filing a claim and go over the various reemployment support available to all Colorado…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber Announces Finalists for 2025 Celebration of Leadership AwardsÂ
Boulder Chamber Announces Finalists for 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards March 11, 2025 Kicking-off the celebration of its 120th anniversary, the Boulder Chamber is proud to announce the finalists for its 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards, honoring individuals who have achieved extraordinary success in business and made positive contributions to the community.    Boulder’s robust, innovation-driven…
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