More than $465,000 raised and 120 members joined annual volunteer-led campaign
For the 12th year in a row, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce another successful Moving Fort Collins Forward! Campaign. With help from 40 volunteers on nine teams, Chamber staff liaisons and the support of the business community, the Chamber surpassed its original goal and raised more than $465,000 and 120 members in just 10 weeks.
Started in 2011, this annual fundraising and membership campaign was established to support future Chamber operations, events, programs and initiatives for the business community.
“Year after year, we are so grateful for the overwhelming support from the businesses in our community. They believe in us and commit to our organization so we can continue to work on their behalf,” said Kim Medina, Vice President of Development and Operations with the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce and leader of the campaign “Our amazing volunteers and staff work so hard raising the funds, securing news members, and become that cohesive and strong voice of the Chamber. It’s a privilege to stand alongside such a supportive group.”
The 2022 goal was $420,000 and 100 new members for the Chamber.
“Our campaign co-chairs, volunteers and board members do not hesitate when it comes to renewing this campaign every year. And our businesses, members, and other partners in this community stand behind the work we do,” said Ann Hutchison, Chamber President & CEO.
Businesses can still get involved with the Chamber by becoming a member, sponsoring a 2023 event, or getting involved with business initiatives. Visit: https://fortcollinschamber.com/program/moving-fort-collins-forward/ or call (970) 482-3746.
The Chamber would like to thank the following:
2022 Campaign Sponsor: Wilbur’s Total Beverage
Teams: Brinkman Partners, Elevations Credit Union, FNBO, Flood and Peterson, Health Care Sector Partnership, Independent Financial/Wilbur’s Total Beverage, Markley Motors, Red Carpet Ambassadors and UCHealth.
Co-Chairs: Deb Kelly (Independent Financial) and Mat Dinsmore (Wilbur’s Total Beverage);
Campaign Event Sponsors: ACE Hardware of Fort Collins, Blue Agave Grill, Brothers BBQ, Charco Broiler Restaurant, Classical Beauty Spa, Coyote Gold, DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery, Domino’s, FoCo Cafe, Fort Collins Marriott, Horse & Dragon Brewing Company, Hot Corner Concepts, jax Fish House, JAX Outdoor Gear, Milestone Aesthetics, Neurology Specialists, Palmer Flowers, Raising Canes Chicken Fingers, Scheels All Sports, Silver Grill Cafe, The Armstrong Hotel, The Corner Slice, The Cupboard, Uno Mas Taqueria Y Cantina, Vintage Marketplace, Walrus Ice Cream, Wing Shack and Woodhouse Spa – Fort Collins.
About Moving Fort Collins Forward!
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce offers many services, activities and programs to help improve a member’s ability to run a profitable business in Northern Colorado. The Moving Fort Collins Forward! is an annual fundraising campaign that is volunteer-led, staff-coordinated to secure resources necessary for membership goals and programs in the areas of professional development, education, networking and the work of selected committees for the next year. It is designed to package most of our products and services into one annual campaign, something many key Chamber supporters have indicated they want. The key goal is to have a well-funded chamber of commerce capable of positively influencing the economic well-being of the area and providing programs and services that members deem valuable.
About the Fort Collins Area Chamber
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is the leading business association in Northern Colorado, dedicated to helping business succeed. Investing in the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce puts members in contact with more than 1,150 business owners and managers in the market. For over a century, the Fort Collins Area Chamber has helped shape the Fort Collins region into one of the most livable places in America. For more information about the Chamber, call (970) 482-3746 or visit www.FortCollinsChamber.com.