by Fort Collins Chamber | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
There is a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Here are a few things on my mind, big and small. I’m thankful for the recalibration of 2020. It is clearer than ever that many things are really not at all important; others are vital. 2020 provided clarity....
by Fort Collins Chamber | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
As members, you’ve probably seen the news about the Chamber’s Executive Vice President Ann Hutchison being promoted to President & CEO effective January 1. A big congratulations to Ann! She will bring new energy and ideas to the Chamber while providing continuity...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
On Election Day last Tuesday I made the safest non-prediction prediction ever made when I wrote “The sun will come up tomorrow, and it will seem brighter for about half the population and darker for the other half.” In a sharply divided country, that was a pretty safe...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
“My wife called down from upstairs with a question: ‘Do you ever get a shooting pain across your body, like someone’s got a voodoo doll of you and they’re stabbing you?’ Sounding concerned, I replied, ‘No….’ She responded, ‘How about now?’” Ha! That’s pretty funny!...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Sep 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last week I announced to the Chamber Board that I am retiring at the end of 2020. That information was shared with you as a member of the Chamber, is in this week’s electronic newsletter and has been in the press. Before moving on to talk about the future and you,...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
As small businesses continue to rebound from the economic shutdown, another funding program introduced on Monday is providing $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises. Energize Colorado, alongside the State of Colorado and the...