Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce on LinkedIn: University of Denver Educated Opinions (2024)

The Denver Metro Chamber celebrates the passage of HB24B-1001, bringing crucial property tax relief to both residential and commercial payers across Colorado. This bill, which we have championed since May, adds 20% permanent tax relief and caps future growth, ensuring stability for local governments and schools. We're proud to have helped deliver this compromise, benefiting over 85% of our small business members who rely on their home's value as financial backing. This marks a significant step toward Economic Empowerment for Every Coloradan.#COPolitics #MetroDenver #PropertyTax

🎥📸You could say it’s a big press day at the Chamber.

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Chamber in the City gives our members a chance to explore the unique aspects of our vibrant region. Last week, we had the pleasure of gathering at the Museum of Contemporary Arts for an unforgettable evening of networking, creativity, and fun.A big thank you to the museum for hosting us and to the hundreds of Colorado businesses that came together to connect and collaborate. Check out the highlights from the event! #ChamberInTheCity #Networking #ColoradoBusiness #CommunityConnection #DenverMetro

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Exciting news!We’re thrilled to welcome our newly appointed 2024-2025 board members. We’re honored to collaborate with such influential figures from diverse industries and businesses across the state, ensuring we address the needs of the greater business community.We’re confident that their leadership will drive our mission of Economic Empowerment for Every Coloradan forward.- Justin Cooper, President, Saunders Construction- Janine Davidson, Ph.D., President, Metropolitan State University- Heather Dumas, Chief People Officer, Ardent Mills- Brad McQueen, CPA, Rocky Mountain Regional Managing Partner, Plante Moran- Adam Sands, Chief Banking Officer, FirstBank- Chad Williams, Co-Managing Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP- Mark Williams, Member, Sherman & Howard#Leadership #EconomicEmpowerment #DenverBusiness #DenverMetroChamber

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We are reviewing the 0.5% sales tax increase for affordable housing that Denver City Council approved last night, sending the measure to voters this November. While we recognize the importance of affordable housing, we are seeking further details on the proposal before considering an official stance. Our priority is ensuring that housing solutions benefit all workers, including those in the "missing middle," such as teachers, nurses and first responders. Additionally, we know that money alone will not solve the housing supply challenge that Denver faces, and we look forward to working with city leaders on process improvements to ensure funds can be used as efficiently as possible to maximize the housing opportunities they can provide. Read more about the proposal and its potential impact here: https://lnkd.in/gvZ-UA-V

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At the Denver Metro Chamber, we are proud to unite business leaders and the private sector across Metro Denver to tackle the toughest challenges facing our community. In partnership with the City and County of Denver and Centro de Los Trabajadores, WorkReady Denver is a transformative initiative that empowers newcomers. By providing education, skills training and essential translation services, we are equipping individuals with the tools and pathways needed for work authorization, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to our local economy. We know there is still much to be done, but with collaboration and dedication, we’re committed to building a brighter future for everyone.#WorkReadyDenver #Empowerment #EconomicGrowth #DenverMetroChamber #CommunityImpact #Regionalism

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One of our fellow Chamber members University of Colorado Denver Business School is proud to host “Cultural Credibility Creates Commercial Viability”, during their next Multicultural Business Series, “Align with America’s Emerging Majority”.Join Angel Colón, Head of DEI at DSW and Armando Martín, CEO at XL Edge, as they explore what it means to be culturally authentic and how genuine cultural engagement can drive business success through improved customer experience. They will delve into the strategic integration of cultural credibility into business models and share their experiences and practical approaches for leveraging cultural insights to enhance brand identity, product development and market reach.Register here: https://lnkd.in/dNtt8mt7Cultural Credibility Creates Commercial ViabilityWednesday, Sept. 1111:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Jake Jabs Event CenterCU Denver Business School #DenverMetroChamber #ChamberMemberEvent #DEI

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Momentum is building for property tax relief in Colorado. The business community is calling for a legislative compromise to provide meaningful tax relief while also protecting state and local budgets. https://lnkd.in/g7fMvpTHJoin more than 100+ businesses that have joined our call for action: https://lnkd.in/g_hpefPf

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🚨 Attention Business Community! 🚨Over 100 organizations—ranging from small businesses to large enterprises—have already joined us in calling for a special legislative session to address skyrocketing property taxes. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce is pushing for action as SB24-233, though a step forward, hasn’t fully met the needs of our business community. We believe a fair legislative compromise is within reach, and key organizers of proposed ballot measures 108 and 50 are willing to withdraw them if a reasonable solution is reached.Your support is crucial! Follow the link below to add your name to our call for a special session before the November election. Let’s make sure the business community's voice is heard and drive the change we need!https://lnkd.in/ghwgb82P

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