by Fort Collins Chamber | Apr 8, 2014 | Economy, Government & Policy
Mobility has a huge impact on the economy and the quality of life of an area. A local example is I-25 north of Longmont. Sometimes it flows well, sometimes not. When the latter happens, the lost productivity and diminished quality of life are evident. Below is a...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Mar 4, 2014 | Economy, Government & Policy
Marijuana is on the City Council agenda tonight. The Council will be deciding whether to allow retail marijuana sales in Fort Collins and discussing particulars surrounding that decision such as how many locations, where they can be located and what they can...
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 | 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...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Aug 27, 2013 | Economy, Government & Policy
In November, Colorado voters will be asked to change the state constitution to increase the state income tax. The money would be dedicated to pre-k – 12 public education. The measure is called Initiative 22. If passed, it will provide an additional $1 billion...
