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Scott Sternberg

The Chamber View: Skillful Recruitment

Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council In my position with the Boulder Chamber, it is my privilege to interact with our regional businesses to learn about their future development plans and support needs. While there are many important concerns business leaders highlight, from high housing costs to commute challenges, inevitably the conversation gravitates …

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The Chamber View: Saving retirement together

Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council In the face of a bleak forecast for employee retirement savings, there is no question we all have a stake in addressing a potential calamity. While personal responsibility certainly should be a hallmark of any solution, like it or not, a new state law places the administrative …

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Aging Boulder: Demographic Change and Workforce Needs

Introduction The rapid aging of populations is a global phenomenon that has far-reaching implications for societies and communities worldwide. Boulder is not immune to this demographic shift. The purpose of this report is to delve into the dynamics of Boulder’s aging population, shedding light on the key trends, challenges, and opportunities that arise as the …

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The Chamber View: Research and ‘Development’

Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council In preparation for this month’s article, I thought I would conduct a small experiment. I gave ChatGPT the task — “Define R&D.” Within a millisecond or two, it offered the following: “R&D stands for Research and Development. It refers to the activities undertaken by organizations or individuals …

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The Chamber View: Our Climate is Right for Business

Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council When it comes to climate research, protection, activism and solutions, Colorado has few peers, with Boulder at the epicenter. It’s not surprising that, amidst this climate aware and activated environment, we have a wealth of climate-related businesses. Yes, this is an interesting economic study, but it’s really …

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Boulder Area Manufacturing Sector Partnership convenes at Excelitas Technologies

On March 14, the Boulder Area Manufacturing Sector Partnership convened at Excelitas Technologies to hear from speakers familiar with K-12 programming and supply chain. The partnership has made it a goal to strengthen the talent pipeline at all levels — high school, higher education, and adult workers looking to upskill or reenter the workforce. Attendees …

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2023 Boulder Economic Forecast Program

The Economic Forecast is an annual economic and business outlook event featuring nationally-recognized economists who highlight the most up-to-date economic statistics and trends for the Boulder area.     VIEW  PDF This year, attendees will see presentations from nationally recognized economists Brian Lewandowski and Dr. Richard Wobbekind highlighting the most up-to-date economic statistics and trends …

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Successful Launch: Boulder Area Manufacturing Sector Partnership

On November 30, the Boulder Area successfully launched its newly formed manufacturing sector partnership. This partnership include industry leaders from Boulder, Broomfield, Longmont, and surrounding communities. What is a Sector Partnership? Sector partnerships are partnerships of business leaders, from the same industry and in a shared labor market region, who work with education, workforce development, …

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