A Pint of Professional Development

Business – K-12 Work-Based Learning

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Work-based learning (WBL) allows high school students to participate in meaningful work related to their anticipated career pathway(s).  While individuals are still in high school, they receive school credit and real-world job experience.  WBL Coordinators are teachers at high schools who help students navigate their unique journey.  Students are utilizing an electronic platform called Xello to research career pathways and connect them to WBL opportunities offered by businesses in the community.

Election Committee

The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce has made it a priority to support the election of City Council Members who support business and job creation and to take positions on ballot measures that it believes will impact quality of life and economic competitiveness.

Envision: Young Professionals

Envision: Young Professionals provides a casual atmosphere and interesting topics that relate to pertinent issues in the local community for the young professional.

Leadership Fort Collins

Leadership Fort Collins (LFC) informs participants about the needs and opportunities in Fort Collins while educating and motivating leaders who are committed to shaping the future of our community.

Leadership Northern Colorado

Leadership Northern Colorado is a regional leadership development program designed to build human capacity and to identify, define and address the issues facing the Northern Colorado region.

Local Legislative Affairs Committee

The Local Legislative Affairs Committee (LLAC) collaborates with public and private stakeholders to create a favorable environment for business, thereby enhancing the quality of life of the entire community and region.

Moving Fort Collins Forward! Campaign

The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce has launched its 13th annual Moving Fort Collins Forward! Campaign.

From now through November 16, 2023, 40 volunteers on 9 teams, with Chamber staff liaisons, are tasked with raising $450,000 and 100 new members for the Chamber.

Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance

The Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance unites and empowers the members of the Northern Colorado Chambers of Commerce with the means to generate a strong voice for positive impact on state and federal policy, regulations and legislation that affect businesses’ ability to succeed and to help create a more positive business climate for the future of Northern Colorado.

Northern Colorado Sector Partnerships

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Industry-led, community-supported partnerships that strengthen regional economies and connect people to jobs.

Red Carpet Committee

The Red Carpet Committee members serve as active ambassadors and member liaisons to provide outreach and support to the business community. To represent and promote the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce in a positive and professional manner

Talent 2.0 Regional Workforce Strategy

Work-Based Learning Incentive Program