Tag: Denver Metro Chamber Of Commerce
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Metro Moves: OEDIT welcomes new executive director
The Office of Economic Development and International Trade this January welcomed a new executive director in Eve Lieberman, Gov. Jared Polis’ chief policy advisor and legislative counsel. Lieberman took over the role from Patrick Meyers on Jan. 1. Lieberman has served in legislative and policy departments, in addition to federal affairs work for Polis in…
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Who are the frontrunners in Denver mayor’s money race?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Roughly a dozen candidates have begun to separate themselves from the crowded pack in the race for Denver mayor — at least based on money raised. While not the sole measure of a serious candidacy, robust fundraising points to a person’s viability as a candidate…
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Denver mayoral candidate Kelly Brough outlines plans to improve public safety
When mayoral candidate Kelly Brough laid out her “community safety policy” platform at a press conference last week, she purposefully picked two seemingly disparate supporters to stand with her — a former longtime police officer and a police reform advocate who worked at the ACLU. The message she’s trying to send voters is her experience in…
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Denver approves ‘wage theft’ protection bill
Orange flooded the Denver City Council chambers Monday during a public hearing on a “wage theft” protection bill. The orange did not belong to fans of Denver Broncos, Clemson Tigers or Tennessee Volunteers, but to Carpenters Local 555 — a labor union in Denver. “Wage theft” is pervasive in Denver, according to District 11 Councilwoman Stacie…
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon celebrates rural, urban ways of life
When U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke Friday at the Boots ‘n Business Luncheon, his remarks centered on how essential it is that farmers and ranchers thrive, and how 20% of all American jobs are connected to agriculture. He also praised the sponsoring Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and National Western Stock Show, along…
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‘Super Bowl’ of livestock shows: National Western Stock Show prepares for Jan. 7 opening day
The National Western Stock Show is more than what meets the eye. It’s an economic driver for Denver, placing about $120 million over the 16-day event across several local industries. It’s also a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides almost half a million dollars each year in scholarships to college and graduate-level students agricultural science, business…
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Western Stock Show Association brings on J.J. Ament to board
The National Western Stock Show board of directors tabbed Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO J.J. Ament to join the board of the The Western Stock Show Association. The Chamber and the Stock Show go back to the event’s inaugural year in 1906, when chamber officials co-founded it. The chamber bills itself as the oldest business…
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12 years in City Hall: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s triumphs and failures
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock knows what he’ll regret most from his three terms as the most powerful elected leader in Denver: Thanksgiving, 2020, when Hancock was caught traveling in the thick of a raging pandemic despite having urged the public to stay home. He wanted to keep a promise to his daughter, he said, having assured…
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Asteroid mining company relocates to Denver from the Netherlands
A space resources startup, Karman+, selected Denver for its headquarters to relocate from the Netherlands, according to a news release. The Polis Administration and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) made the announcement Wednesday. The company also considered the United Kingdom and Luxembourg as potential…
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Metro Moves: Denver Metro Chamber welcomes new VP of Sales
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion briefs here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. RE-HIRE Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announced Cayti Stein as the new vice president of sales and investor strategy, according to a news release. Stein…