by Fort Collins Chamber | Jul 6, 2011 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
The path to economic recovery for states and the nation can be accomplished through four strategies according to a study released on June 20 by The Praxis Group commissioned by the National Chamber Foundation. They include: redesigning government, curbing spending,...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jul 5, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Leadership, Talent
“You don’t have to change that much for it to make a great deal of difference. A few simple disciplines can have a major impact on how your life works out in the next 90 days, let alone in the next 12 months or the next 3 years.” – Jim Rohn # #...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 24, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Talent
As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, the cost of government, especially due to the unionization of government employees, is one of the hottest issues of the day. Not surprisingly, it has become a partisan political issue. However, as the public looks at the...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 20, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Leadership, Talent
Here’s a cliché that I’ve lived by for many years: leaders are readers. You cannot be a leader in your organization or field without being a serious student. So, as you head to the mountains or veg by the pool this summer, take a good book. Better yet,...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 5, 2011 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
The economic news continues to be mixed, underscoring the high level of uncertainty among businesses and job seekers. In a Special Report published May 18, TD Bank Financial Group says that small businesses will reclaim their place as the driver of economic growth. A...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 3, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Leadership, Talent
Networking. Beside the fact that it is one of the most over-used words of modern times, it is still important. If you’re an extrovert, what could be better than the chance to dive in to a room full of people? To you, it’s a target-rich environment. But if...