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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Building Colorado’s economic case to keep Space Command begins
The state has one of the most diverse aerospace industries in the country, according to the Colorado State Coalition, a group of local industry stakeholders.
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon draws political, business leaders to celebrate Stock Show
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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National Western Stock Show parade takes over downtown Denver
Families, friends and various animals came out for the 118th parade through the city
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Site selectors visit Denver, praise talent pool but ding high cost of housing
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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Developers await details of Mike Johnston’s homelessness plan following emergency declaration
When Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced he would issue an emergency declaration regarding homelessness — with the goal of housing 1,000 people by the end of the year — it also came with the promise to expedite permitting and construction for homelessness and affordable housing projects. It’s not yet clear how the city will execute that plan…