by Britt Simmons | Sep 1, 2026 | From the CEO
Among the myriad things your Chamber offers the Fort Collins Area, Leadership Fort Collins stands as one the most impactful. This experience educates and motivates leaders who are committed to shaping the future of our community while encouraging inspired and active...
by Britt Simmons | Aug 18, 2026 | From the CEO
We talk a lot about the importance of relationships in business. We encourage people to get out, meet others, make connections and build their networks. But there’s a piece of that conversation we sometimes overlook: good networking is a skill, and like any skill, it...
by Britt Simmons | Aug 11, 2026 | From the CEO
What Colorado Small Business Owners Should Know About Retaining Employees During the 2026 Wave of Big Company Layoffs By Kevin Welch, CEO and Founder of Journey Payroll & HR Key Takeaways ✔ Colorado’s own state technology office cut 173 jobs in 2026, proof...
by Britt Simmons | Aug 4, 2026 | From the CEO
Yesterday’s Fort Collins Area Chamber Golf Classic looked exactly as you’d expect: plenty of laughs, a little friendly competition and business leaders from across Northern Colorado enjoying a day on the course. But that’s only part of the story....
by Britt Simmons | Jul 28, 2026 | From the CEO
Every so often, someone asks me a version of the same question: “Where is Northern Colorado’s economy headed?” It’s an important question, but I think there’s an even better follow-up: what’s going to get us there? Economic success doesn’t happen by accident. It...
by Britt Simmons | Jul 21, 2026 | From the CEO
What to Know, Where to Go and How to Grow One of the most important roles of the Chamber is helping our members stay informed, connected and engaged. That work happens in many ways: through events, advocacy, business resources, member stories, community partnerships...