by Fort Collins Chamber | Jul 6, 2011 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
According to a study by McKinsey Global Institute, it will take 5 years for the U.S. to replace the 7 million jobs lost during the “Great Recession” of 2008-09. Add to that the fact that millions more Americans are expected to enter the workforce over the...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jul 5, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Leadership, Talent
“You don’t have to change that much for it to make a great deal of difference. A few simple disciplines can have a major impact on how your life works out in the next 90 days, let alone in the next 12 months or the next 3 years.” – Jim Rohn # #...
by chambergeneral | Jul 1, 2011 | Business & Economy
The economy still feels soft to most people, and if you’re a teenager or a new college grad or one of the many folks still unemployed or underemployed you would certainly agree with that. On the ‘good news’ front, however, seasonally unadjusted...
by chambergeneral | Jun 30, 2011 | Business & Economy
Here’s another positive national story about the Fort Collins region. Forbes magazine ranks the area 5th in the nation as the Best Place for Business & Careers. You’ll note I said “region” and “area.” The population for Fort...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 28, 2011 | Regional Focus
As I write this in late June 2011, Leadership Northern Colorado is about to graduate its second class. A joint initiative of the Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland Chambers of Commerce, the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and the Community Foundation Serving...