Boulder Chamber Blog
Give First, Scale Fast: The Boulder Way of Building the Future
Originally published by the Daily Camera, June 8, 2025. What makes a startup ecosystem thrive? Talent, capital, research institutions and visionary founders all play a role. But in Boulder, one ingredient sets the tone for everything else: a culture of intentional generosity. Here, collaboration is not an afterthought. It is the strategy. Boulder’s innovation economy…
Celebrating Juneteenth 2025
June 19th is the official date for Juneteenth 2025. The name “Juneteenth” combines two words: “June” and “nineteenth” and is believed to be the oldest African American holiday, having been celebrated annually in different parts of the country since 1866.  Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of African American…
Ambassador Spotlight: Liz Rachal
Meet Liz! Originally from Dallas, Texas, Liz Rachal is the Director of Sales and Partnerships at Turning the Corner HR, where she’s on a mission to end suffering in the workplace. A connector and problem-solver at heart, Liz is passionate about making a real difference in the businesses and nonprofits her team serves. She believes…
Economic Vitality Strategic Plan: Let’s ‘Begin Doing’
It was Benjamin Franklin who reportedly said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Well, when it comes to the City of Boulder’s new Economic Vitality Strategic Plan, I’m sure Franklin would join me in applauding the effort. But to better capture the urgency of our current economic circumstances, I steal a…
A Public Statement from the Boulder Community
We stand united in condemning acts of antisemitism, hate and violence and are committed to bridging differences through collaboration, empathy and our shared humanity. Yesterday’s attack on a peaceful vigil in the heart of our community is not only a vile assault on our Jewish community-it is an attack on us all. Those bearing the…
Boulder Together – Recalibrated Business Priorities and Collaborative Solutions
Originally published by the Daily Camera, May 11, 2025. This past week, leaders from business, government, education, and community organizations gathered at Boulder’s famed eTown Hall to launch the next chapter of Boulder Together, a strategic initiative focused on addressing Boulder’s most pressing challenges through bold business leadership and community collaboration. This convening marked more…
Boulder Chamber Refreshes Strategy Framework
Organization seeks to meet evolving community challenges. By Lucas High, BizWest. May 2, 2025. The Boulder Chamber has updated Boulder Together, a program created in 2017 that sets forth its multiyear strategic initiatives, to better address the challenges and opportunities of the economic environment of 2025 and beyond. The refreshed Boulder Together builds upon the…
Ambassador Spotlight: Olivia Temple
Meet Olivia! As a Chamber Ambassador and the Community Engagement Manager at Voices for Children (CASA of Boulder County), Olivia Temple plays an active role in strengthening community ties across Boulder. She brings a calm energy to every interaction, and her work, both professionally and through the Chamber, is grounded in a deep commitment to…
Business Community Appeal: Preserve NOAA’s National Network of Cooperative Institutes and Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
April 30, 2025 Howard W. Lutnick Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce Herbert Clark Hoover Building 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. Dear Secretary Lutnick, As members of the business community in Colorado, we write to urge you to preserve funding for NOAA’s national network of Cooperative Institutes (CIs) and NOAA’s Office…
Economic Vitality Strategy / District Analysis – Boulder Chamber Study Session Input
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 the technology era has been the scientific findings and innovations that spin out of our…