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What is Boulder Together?

Boulder Together is a strategic multi-year initiative of the Boulder Chamber designed to address the highest priority areas of Boulder's economic and community need. Our local business leaders have pledged their support and investment in collaboration with community partners to achieve the goals in each of these strategic focus areas.

Join us today and be part of a brighter, Boulder future!

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Quality Business

CHALLENGES

  • Lack of Affordable Housing
  • Long Commutes
  • Impacts of Remote Work

GOALS

  • More Housing Options
  • Improve Commercial Real Estate Projects
  • Emphasize Diverse Economic Ecosystem

FACTS

  • Over 10% Vacancy in Office Space, Q4, 2020
  • In 2020, Boulder experienced an 8% drop in retail sales tax

STRATEGIES

  • More innovative housing opportunities
  • "Business is Vital" campaign
  • Expedite permitting
HOUSING UNITS
POLICIES REVIEWED

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Workforce

CHALLENGES

  • Skill gaps across industries
  • Limited training opportunities
  • Increased technology literacy

GOALS

  • Meet workforce demand
  • Regional partnerships
  • Program development
  • Access to opportunities

FACTS

  • Computer and Math talent is 10x the number of applicants for these positions
  • 2020 saw an 193% increase in job seekers

STRATEGIES

  • Talent Gap Analysis
  • Collaborate Regionally
  • Increase work-based learning
  • Connect the talent pipeline
REGISTERED CAREERS
COMPLETED APPRENTICES

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The Boulder Chamber Economic Council leads several programs supporting local workforce.

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Community Infrastructure

CHALLENGES

  • Traffic congestion
  • Broadband Connectivity
  • Remote Work

GOALS

  • Stronger planning
  • Provide convenient mobility options
  • Transit improvements

FACTS

  • 55K+ daily commuters
  • F-Rating of travel corridors
  • Lack of funding

STRATEGIES

  • Secure funding for travel corridors
  • Customized transit solutions for business
MILEAGE OF ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL
MILES OF FIBER OPTICS

Contact our transportation and infrastructure experts.

Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections supports regional workforce mobility needs.

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Boulder Together News

Tayer: Minimum Wage — Substantive Engagement v. Checking a Box

By courtney.warford | March 10, 2024

Boulder Chamber Welcomes Joseph E. Hovancak as Its New Vice President of Economic Vitality Have you ever felt like someone really didn’t care what you think? You know, they may ask if you mind that they run their lawn mower at 7 a.m. on Sunday, and it isn’t electric. It’s more of a heads-up than…

The Boulder Chamber View: Life Sciences Powerhouse — What It Takes

By courtney.warford | March 4, 2024

Originally published by Daily Camera on March 4, 2024.  Boulder, Colorado, is not just a city of stunning landscapes and vibrant neighborhoods; it’s a thriving hub for innovation, and among the industries at the center is the robust and dynamic life sciences ecosystem. From groundbreaking research to entrepreneurial startups, the life sciences sector has emerged…

Tayer: Values, Value: Celebrating Boulder’s Business Character

By courtney.warford | March 1, 2024

Originally published by BizWest, March 1, 2024.  The Boulder business community is a modest lot. When we talk of our accomplishments, it’s seemingly in hushed tones, designed to avoid conflict with those who disparage your success – which might mean the attraction of new jobs or investment to town. As if that’s a bad thing.…