As a member of the Chamber, you are probably aware of the Moving Fort Collins Forward! campaign now underway. It’s a volunteer-led effort to secure the resources for the Chamber to operate next year and accomplish key things for the community and business community.
Three strategic initiatives being promoted during the campaign involve promoting the local economy, sticking up for business and supporting infrastructure projects. Here’s a little bit of information about each:
Job Creation Initiative. It’s great to be Fort Collins in terms of quality of life and the overall economy. Even so, we have a few challenges, especially when in comes to keeping up with job creation. We rank 7th in the nation in under-employment. That means many of our residents are working far below their education and skill level. This initiative lays out the business community’s economic vision for the community and specific programs to foster job creation. Read more here.
Stand Up for Business Initiative. In a relatively small place like Fort Collins it is important for the local government and business community to work well together. Mostly, that is the case. However, city government does not understand business. Its actions have a profound, and sometimes negative, impact on business and the business climate. This initiative is about directly, aggressively, persistently sticking up for business. Read more here.
Improved Infrastructure Initiative. How is it getting around town these days? How about the drive to Denver on I-25? In light of recent droughts and wildfires, are you concerned about the region’s water supply? Basic community infrastructure impacts our quality of life, our safety and the local economy. This initiative is about telling that story and lobbying for resources to improve key infrastructure in our region. Read more here.
If you see yourself or your company as a ‘community builder,’ consider supporting one or more of these initiatives. We need the financial support to move the dial on these important issues.