Boulder Chamber Blog
Tayer: Ground The Red Herring and Save Our Airport
Originally published by BizWest on August 5, 2024. What initially began as complaints about airport noise suddenly has become a pitched battle over saving one of Boulder’s most valuable transportation, public safety, scientific research and economic vitality resources … all in pursuit of a red herring. A few years back, the city began updating the…
14th Leadership Fellows Boulder County Cohort Celebrates Graduation
In partnership with Community Foundation of Boulder County, the Boulder Chamber congratulates the 2023-2024 Leadership Fellows Boulder County graduates! As this year’s cohort completes the 11-month program, they join a network of alumni across Boulder County. By bringing together emerging and transformational individuals from across sectors, Leadership Fellows offers participants a deep appreciation for social,…
Kristen Ross Unveils 2024 Boulder Star Card Artwork
On July 23 at the Standing Strong Summer Social, local artist Kristen Ross unveiled the 2024 Boulder Star Card artwork among numerous guests, investors, and Boulder Chamber staff. This year’s artwork features a snowy, stunning acrylic rendition of the Boulder Star on Flagstaff Mountain. “I love seeing the Boulder star from my window every holiday…
Boulder Selected as Finalist in Bid to Host Sundance Film Festival Beginning in 2027
Today, the Sundance Institute selected Boulder, Colorado, as a finalist to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. If selected, hosting the Festival in Colorado will create new jobs, attract out-of-state visitors, and boost winter tourism that will support small businesses in Boulder and surrounding areas while elevating Colorado’s creative industries. This announcement from…
Ambassador Spotlight: Beth Blacker
Tell us your story about becoming a Chamber Ambassador and what it means to you. I became a Chamber Ambassador when I first moved to Colorado in 2016, I got involved right away! I guess that means that I am truly committed to building a community of my business peers and being engaged on a…
Boulder Chamber Opposes Airport Closure
After months of careful consideration and analysis, including direct feedback from our membership, the Boulder Chamber is firmly opposed to decommissioning the Boulder Municipal Airport.  There are significant economic vitality, transportation, and public safety benefits of access to this community asset that far outweigh the red-herring argument for converting our municipal airport to future housing.…
Colorado Coalition Submits Strong Proposal to Host Sundance Film Festival
On Thursday, June 20, the State of Colorado announced plans on behalf of the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Boulder) and a regional coalition of partners, including the City of Boulder, the Boulder Chamber, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the Stanley Film Center, to submit a proposal today to host the Sundance Film…
Tayer: Visit Boulder – We Need It and Them!
Originally published by BizWest, June 21, 2024. By the time you’re reading this, you should already be aware of the collaborative efforts to welcome the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder. It’s one example of the many steps we take with our economic and community vitality partners to secure important business investment, cultural attractions and…
Boulder Chamber Announces New Transportation Connections Associate Executive Director and Business Outreach Manager, Darcy KitchingÂ
The Boulder Chamber is pleased to announce the promotion of Darcy Kitching to a new leadership role in its mobility policy and program activities: Transportation Connections Associate Executive Director and Business Outreach Manager. Previously, Kitching served as a transportation demand management outreach specialist, supporting Transportation Connections’ work with the City of Boulder, the Denver Regional…
Boulder Together First Quarter Recap
As spring ends and summer is in full swing in Boulder, the Boulder Chamber team is diligently working on projects to advance Boulder Together’s mobility, housing, and workforce development goals. With impressive progress, the team has secured policy wins in housing, worked to pilot short-term micro-mobility solutions, and plans to expand our workforce in two…