by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 5, 2020 | Government & Policy, Infrastructure, NoCo Housing Now
This meeting featured a conversation about creative use of small lot...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Feb 25, 2020 | Economy, Government & Policy
Last week I wrote about the state legislature renewing consideration of a major new mandate on businesses in the form of paid family and medical leave. Since then, the board of the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance (NCLA) has reviewed the draft and took the...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Nov 8, 2019 | Government & Policy, Infrastructure, NoCo Housing Now
Friday, November 8, 2019 | Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO 80538 The housing conversation is underwritten by Northern Colorado Prospers. Event Agenda Presentation Keynote: Affordable Housing as Public InfrastructureStefka Fanchi, Elevation Land...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jan 15, 2019 | Economy, Government & Policy
The Colorado General Assembly session opened January 4, and Governor Jared Polis has been sworn in and has delivered his first ‘State of the State’ address. A few minor partisan jabs have been made by various members of the legislature, but for the most part comity...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Aug 16, 2016 | Economy, Government & Policy
Increasing mandatory government-imposed minimum wages is all the rage this year, especially this election season. It’s the perfect political wedge issue, right? It appeals to Americans’ generosity, sense of charity and fairness. Though it is absolutely a...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 21, 2016 | Economy, Government & Policy
If you’ve followed this blog over the years or interacted with me you know I’m an unapologetic advocate of free market capitalism. My predilection is based on a long-term study of history and at least some basic understanding of human nature. While acknowledging the...
