Posts by matt.wiggins@boulderchamber.com
Boulder Chamber takes measured approach to 2026 ballot measures.
Boulder Chamber takes measured approach to 2026 ballot measures. September 9, 2026 Boulder Chamber weighs tax burden against measurable return, local investment and accountability in positions on childcare, passenger rail, City debt and fentanyl penalties. BOULDER, Colo. — Following review by its Community Affairs Council and Board of Directors, the Boulder Chamber has announced positions…
Read MoreBoulder’s Economic Vitality is Rooted in CU Boulder
Boulder’s Economic Vitality is Rooted in CU Boulder September 8, 2026 Originally published by The Daily Camera, August 29, 2026. In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is the great World Tree with roots and branches connecting and sustaining the many realms around it. I only know this because it’s often mentioned in countless video games or…
Read MoreElection Season: Please Pay Attention!
Election Season: Please Pay Attention! August 26, 2026 Originally published by BizWest, August 25, 2026. I can’t say it any more simply, clearly and emphatically . . . it’s election season and business leaders, along with our entire community, need to pay attention! Municipal elections are always an important affair for our local businesses…
Read MoreA Broad, Hard-beaten Path to Boulder
A Broad, Hard-beaten Path to Boulder June 30, 2026 Originally published by The Daily Camera, June 28, 2026. “If you build it, he will come” may be one of cinema’s most memorable and enduring lines, but it has also become an overused metaphor for economic development. In Field of Dreams, Kevin Kostner’s belief was enough to transform his cornfield into something extraordinary. I’m still unclear how that field was marketed to…
Read MoreSupply Chain Collective: IEEP Tariff Updates
Supply Chain Collective: IEEP Tariff Updates April 3, 2026 On April 2, the White House issued a sweeping Proclamation titled “Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper into the United States,” marking a significant adjustment to the Section 232 tariff regime reimposed by the Administration last March. Below is a practical breakdown…
Read MoreInfrastructure Blitz: Boulder Chamber and Downtown Boulder Partnership submit comments to the PUC regarding the Xcel PSPS
Infrastructure Blitz: Boulder Chamber and Downtown Boulder Partnership submit comments to the PUC regarding the Xcel PSPS Boulder Chamber – CO January 30, 2026 Colorado Public Utilities Commission 1560 Broadway, Suite 250 Denver, CO 80202 RE: Proceeding No. 26M-0037E – Pre-rulemaking Regarding Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Procedures Chairman Blank and Commissioners Gilman and Plant:…
Read MoreCongressman Joe Neguse seeks stories from federal workers impacted by recent policies
Congressman Joe Neguse seeks stories from federal workers impacted by recent policies Boulder Chamber – CO March 3, 2025 Dear Neighbor, I know the past few weeks have been filled with chaos and confusion for so many in our communities, and that the series of executive actions and directives coming out of the White House…
Read MoreCO Labs seeks stories from federal employees impacted by recent policy changes
CO Labs seeks stories from federal employees impacted by recent policy changes Boulder Chamber – CO March 3, 2025 CO-LABS is collecting information about the threatened or actual budget cuts, staff layoffs, and confusing or contradictory directives affecting federally funded research labs in Colorado. We are working to provide insight on the negative impacts of…
Read MoreBlack History Month: Honoring William Whitsell, the First African American Coloradan Male
Black History Month: Honoring William Whitsell, the First African American Coloradan Male matt.wiggins@boulderchamber.com In honor of Black History Month, the Boulder Chamber is pleased to acknowledge William Whitsell, the first African American male born in Colorado, according to the Denver Public Library. William’s parents were likely freed slaves who journeyed to Colorado in search of…
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