by Fort Collins Chamber | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Change can be good, but change for change sake can be foolhardy. Take the Citizen-Initiated Charter Amendment No. 1 on your Fort Collins City ballot. It calls for the creation of a full-time city council with commensurate compensation. Before getting to the main...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Mar 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
As I write this on Tuesday afternoon, a bill is being discussed in a state legislative committee that would add a major new mandate on employers and employees. Senate Bill 188, known as the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program or FAMLI. SB 188, would create a...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Mar 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
On Friday, the Chamber hosted its first Issues Over Easy event at the Fort Collins Marriott. We had over 60 business people in attendance to learn about current issues impacting business growth and community. I gave a presentation on the State of the Business, we...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nearly every employer in Northern Colorado has challenges finding the talent they need. The problem is not unique to us; it’s a state and national issue, as well. The areas of the country with a coordinated strategic talent-workforce development plan will be OK. Those...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Feb 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Chamber’s Annual Dinner was last Wednesday night. It was a big night of thanks. It started with a shout out to the sponsors of the event and there were a lot of them including: Gold Sponsors – Comcast, Elevations Credit Union, High Country Beverage, Hilton...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Feb 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
There’s a story in this morning’s BizWest News Morning Report titled “Manufacturing leaders launch national tour from Northern Colorado, Boulder Valley.” It’s about the National Association of Manufacturers kicking off a two-week, 25-city national tour here in...
