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Infrastructure 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 MoreBoulder Chamber Survey: Xcel Outages Cost Businesses Average of $25K
Boulder Chamber Survey: Xcel Outages Cost Businesses Average of $25K January 15, 2026 By Lucas High, BizWest December’s power outages in Boulder didn’t just result in a few stubbed toes from folks stumbling around their homes in the dark. Xcel Energy Inc.’s (Nasdaq:XEL) execution of the pre-emptive shutoff in the face of high winds and…
Read MoreBoulder County Film Commission Earns AFCI Accreditation
Boulder County Film Commission Earns AFCI Accreditation January 5, 2026 The Boulder County Film Commission recently received the prestigious official accreditation as a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI). The AFCI works on a global stage to support film commissions and promotes film production through education, networking, and advocacy. Its primary goal…
Read MoreUPDATES: Xcel Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff — Claims Update
UPDATES: Xcel Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff — Claims Update December 15, 2025 Updated December 22, 12:00 p.m. Claims Services Policy and Process Information. We understand that you have experienced a loss and that you believe we may be responsible for that loss. Business Claim Information Updated December 19, 12:30 p.m. Due to extreme winds and critically…
Read More2025 Boulder Chamber Year In Review
2025 Boulder Chamber Year In Review December 12, 2025 As the year draws to a close, the Boulder Chamber remains committed to building a strong community by supporting for-profit and nonprofit local businesses, advocating for a healthy business environment, and fostering economic vitality. In 2025, we lived into our promise that “Your Chamber does that.”…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber Elects New Board of Directors Leadership
Boulder Chamber Elects New Board of Directors Leadership December 9, 2025 The Boulder Chamber announced the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Boulder Chamber Board from leading for-profit and nonprofit businesses across the Boulder Region, the new Board Directors will offer years of leadership experience and valuable community perspectives…
Read MoreBoulder Chamber Endorses City CCRS Tax, County Mental-Health Funding
Boulder Chamber Endorses City CCRS Tax, County Mental-Health Funding October 8, 2025 Originally published by BizWest, September 26, 2025. The Boulder Chamber is offering its official endorsement of both the Community, Culture, Resilience and Safety (CCRS) Sales and Use Tax and Boulder County’s Issue 1B — Mental and Behavioral Health Sales and Use Tax. The…
Read More‘Trust, But Verify’ Infrastructure and Mental Health Tax
‘Trust, But Verify’ Infrastructure and Mental Health Tax October 8, 2025 Originally published by BizWest, October 2, 2025. In the waning days of the Cold War, it was President Ronald Reagan who adopted the proverb, “Trust, but verify.” Ironically of Russian origin, the saying was meant to convey faith in the intentions of two sides…
Read MoreHomeless Strategy Update: Will It Be The Clutch Move?
Homeless Strategy Update: Will It Be The Clutch Move? September 4, 2025 Originally published by BizWest, August 26, 2026. Will the City of Boulder stumble in addressing its homeless challenges? Or, as we all hope, will it come through in the clutch with a win for the unhoused population and our community? As is so…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight: Rebekah Hartman
Ambassador Spotlight: Rebekah Hartman September 3, 2025 Meet Rebekah! Rebekah joined the Boulder Chamber Ambassador program in 2019, and she’s been actively involved as an ambassador—a cheerful presence you’ll spot at many events, especially the Business Women’s Leadership Group. As co-owner and Art/Social Coordinator at OZO Coffee Roasters, she drives arts programming and events across…
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