by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 17, 2011 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
Jobs and the economy are the big topics everywhere you go. Usually mentioned at the same time are topics like the role of the federal government to get out of the way or to attempt to stimulate the economy with larger government expenditures and, of course, the...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 13, 2011 | Economy, Government & Policy
“In a free economy, the pursuit of profits and serving people are one and the same. No one argues that the free enterprise system is perfect, but it’s the closest we’ll come here on Earth.” — Walter E. Williams, John M. Olin...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 5, 2011 | Economy, Government & Policy
On the November ballot is a statetax increase measure for education called Proposition 103. The specific language is contained in the Colorado blue book. If you’re a current registered Colorado voter you should have received a copy in the mail. Here’s the...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 4, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Leadership, Talent
“In our fiercely competitive world, those who separate themselves from the pack define the interests of others and work tirelessly to help them advance.” So says Tommy Spaulding, best-selling author of It’s Not Just Who Your Know: Transform Your Life...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Sep 28, 2011 | Economy, Government & Policy
The cost of government and who pays for it is always a popular politic topic. A study just published by the Tax Foundation ranks states by their average combined local and state sales taxes. Any guesses on which state has the biggest combined sales tax? New York,...