Canvas Credit Union and Colorado State University will proudly host members from the Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Loveland, Wellington and Windsor Chamber of Commerce for this regional business networking event 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 9 at Canvas Stadium.
We will continue the theme of community shared by the Northern Colorado Chambers of Commerce, Canvas Credit Union and CSU and the collaborative efforts the community partners enjoy. All Chamber members, Ram fans and the com...
Read MoreThe Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Golf Classic on August 1 at the Fort Collins Country Club, 1920 Country Club Road, in Fort Collins. This sold out signature event will provide an opportunity for 144 golfers to connect on the greens and bring exposure to Northern Colorado companies and other organizations.
Special thank you to our 2022 Sponsors:
Gold: Brock CPA’s, High Country Beverage, Keller Williams, Street Media
We continue to make important progress in funding expansion of north Interstate 25.
Last week the Colorado Transportation Commission announced an additional $200 million for north I-25. The money is contingent upon the award of a $95 million federal freight corridor grant being applied for by the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization.
If it comes through, it would be applied to widen a segm...
Read MoreThis morning I had an interesting conversation with a member who owns a manufacturing business. He came in to talk about the future of the region and how the various communities and economic development-type organizations in the area work together to promote Northern Colorado.
During our discussion, he made a point similar to one that I’ve made in the past: it’s great to be us, meaning Northern Colorado. Our robust economy is reflected in employment statistics. At 2.6% Colorado has the lo...
Read MoreIn March I told you about Northern Colorado Prospers, a major new initiative of the Chamber’s designed to tackle some of the region’s biggest challenges.
Northern Colorado Prospers is a 5-year key strategic initiative campaign with four goals:
Fix North I-25. This means lobbying to secure the ~$1.5 billion necessary to widen the interstate to 3 lanes each way between Longmont and Fort Collins.
Align, attract and retain talent. We rank 7th in the nation in under-employment yet many...
Read MoreIn an era when technology rules, it's easy to forget the fundaments. You might be able to grow your business by using a variety of social media and social networking tools. Business consultant and #1 best selling author Tony Rubleski says, "I'm often asked by new and existing business owners for a simple, inexpensive way to increase their local visibility and marketing efforts to produce more opportunities and sales. Without a doubt, I always ask a stunningly simple question, Are you a member of...
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