Tag: Denver Metro Chamber Of Commerce
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Colorado lawmakers grapple with how to help economy amid budget constraints
As Colorado slipped in its economic competitiveness over the past few years, state lawmakers face a tough road ahead to improve the business environment. A day before the 2026 legislative session was set to begin, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted the state’s top lawmakers from both parties to discuss what new legislation and…
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon: ‘It’s something very special.’ | NONPROFIT REGISTER
DENVER METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Denver News: With a capacity crowd of 1,400, a waiting list of 120 and an after-party attended by 600, it wasn’t a stretch for Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce President/CEO J.J. Ament to describe the 2026 Boots ‘n Business Luncheon as “Something very special.” Attendance aside, Ament noted, this event that had its start in 1995 is noteworthy because…
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Site selection experts raise a warning flag at Denver economic development event
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted a crowd of 500 civic leaders decked out in western wear Thursday, for a look at the new Stockyards Event Center behind the National Western grounds — perfect showcase for Colorado’s many attractions that reach out to corporations wanting to expand. But six experts who spoke to the…
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Tech job growth brightens metro region’s outlook
Bucking nervousness over the direction of the economy as tariffs and other worries are reckoned, metro Denver is looking at some positive indicators coming into fall, as new tech jobs and venture capital arrive. That’s according to the latest monthly indicators issued jointly by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the metro area’s Economic…
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon draws political, business leaders to celebrate Stock Show
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If Denver’s government, corporate, agriculture and social leaders were seemingly nowhere to be found for a good part of Friday, don’t be mistaken — they weren’t playing hooky or shirking their duties. Chances are they were at the National Western Events Center for the annual Boots ‘n Business Luncheon. This popular prelude to the 118th…
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Site selectors visit Denver, praise talent pool but ding high cost of housing
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People that help companies find the right location for their next big move descended on Denver this week — and took plenty of notes. The 2023 Metro Denver Site Selection Conference on Friday, hosted by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, brought a panel of site selectors in to tour the local region — Denver, its suburbs…
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Solving homelessness, housing crisis in Colorado: Local mayors talk possible solutions
Multiple issues at a crisis point. Four mayors from the Front Range. Cities in search of collaborative solutions. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2023 State of the City event on Thursday, convening a panel that consisted of Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Colorado Springs…
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Metro Moves: New hires and promotions in Denver
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to jessica.gibbs@denvergazette.com. CBRE Stephanie Greene has joined the commercial real estate and investment firm CBRE in a national role. Green is now the managing director and sustainability…
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Metro Moves: Denver Metro Chamber names new chief economist
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to dennis.huspeni@gazette.com. New hires The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. appointed Meredith Moon as its new chief economist, according to a…
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The last time Colorado tried to implement ‘trip reduction’ plan to reduce car traffic, emissions
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In 2021, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Quality Control Commission stood poised to finalize a whole slew of regulations that would have required metro area businesses to track how their employees were getting to and from work. It was dubbed the “Employee Trip Reduction Program” and would have affected 2,764 businesses with…