Still No on Amendment 73

by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 30, 2018 | Economy, Elections

Elections are a week from today. For the Chamber’s view on key election issues and candidates, go here for a two-page summary overview and here for the Election Page on our website. In an earlier blog I wrote about Amendment 73, the huge tax increase for public...

Where Polis and Stapleton Stand on Key Issues

by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 16, 2018 | Economy, Elections

While the Chamber does not endorse candidates for governor, we do get questions about where they stand on business-related issues. To help answer those questions, below is a summary assembled by the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance, a chamber affiliate. The info...

Remember the Chamber as an Election Resource

by Fort Collins Chamber | Sep 25, 2018 | Economy, Elections

The Colorado 2018 General Election ballots will be mailed out starting October 15. That gives voters just about three weeks to review, learn and make educated decisions on who and what to vote for. There are some weighty issues on the ballot including anti-fracking...

The Search for Workers Picks up Pace

by Fort Collins Chamber | Sep 18, 2018 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent

Finding workers is a big challenge for many employers in the area. In that regard, we’re not unique as this is a national problem. As you know, to meet this challenge we launched Talent 2.0 in conjunction with other community partners. You can find more at...

Busy Colorado Ballot this Fall

by Fort Collins Chamber | Aug 7, 2018 | Economy, Elections

Back in March we predicted a big November ballot (The November State Ballot Could Be a Monster) and that has turned out to be true. State initiatives on anti-fracking, energy and transportation and school funding have topped the list for proposed ballot questions. The...

Tools to Help Your Worker Recruitment Efforts

by Fort Collins Chamber | Jul 31, 2018 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent

Finding workers is a special challenge for employers across America, including here in Northern Colorado. The Chamber has been working with other partners to provide information and tools you can use in your recruitment efforts. Take a look at www.NoCoTalent2.com...