by Fort Collins Chamber | Jan 21, 2014 | Economy, Elections
Like it or not, for good or bad, city government has a big impact on business in Fort Collins. For the most part, the impact is good. A well run, financially strong, clean local government is a great asset for business.However, while we enjoy good local government...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jan 7, 2014 | Economy, Government & Policy
Most businesspeople don’t structure their lives around government unless their government is a key customer. Even so, if you’re in business, government has a large and growing presence. That goes for all levels of government – local, state and...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Nov 19, 2013 | Economy, Government & Policy
At the meeting of the Chamber’s Board of Directors yesterday, State Senate Majority Leader Rollie Heath stopped in for a visit. Senator Heath is a Democrat from Boulder and has been a champion for education reform, including Amendment 66, which failed at the...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Nov 5, 2013 | Economy, Elections
Are there public capital projects you want to see built here in Fort Collins? The kind of things I’m talking about would be new streets or widening of existing streets, new community recreation centers, bike lanes or trails, fire stations, police equipment, park...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 22, 2013 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
As a member of the Chamber, you are probably aware of the Moving Fort Collins Forward! campaign now underway. It’s a volunteer-led effort to secure the resources for the Chamber to operate next year and accomplish key things for the community and business...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 8, 2013 | Economy, Government & Policy
Ballots will be in the mail soon for the November elections. In the near future you’ll receive a special election electronic newsletter from the Chamber with our positions with background information.In the meantime, I want to get a head start by briefing you on...
