OUR VISION
Colorado has always attracted people who love to build and create. To start businesses. To launch ideas. To take risks. To make a mark. But building a great city and thriving economy doesn't happen by chance. The future belongs to regions that work together to create it.
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce is the architect of tomorrow, igniting change and driving progress to build dynamic economies and communities. We champion innovation, forge powerful partnerships, and relentlessly advocate for our members and all Coloradans. With more than 150 years of trust and impact, we help business flourish.
OUR APPROACH
As a coalition of change, our membership drives resilient economic progress that benefits everyone who calls Colorado home. That means:
Convening the public and private sectors to align around shared priorities.
Advocating for smart, balanced public policy that fosters opportunity without unnecessary barriers.
Helping small businesses thrive while attracting global employers.
Developing the next generation of civic leaders.
Staying focused on the big picture—regional competitiveness, quality of life, and long-term prosperity.
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Chair of the Board
President/CEO
Sky Blue Builders/Apex Underground
President/CEO
Past Chair of the Board
VP, External Affairs
HCA HealthONE
VP, External Affairs
Chair-Elect of the Board
President
Centennial Bolt
President
President & CEO
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
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President & CEO
As president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the leading voice for Colorado's business community, J. J. Ament is focused on effectively advocating for small and large businesses in our region. Before being appointed to his current position, he served from 2017 to 2021 as the chief executive officer of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, a part of the Chamber family of organizations and the largest privately funded and governed economic development organization in Colorado. With experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, J. J. brings a unique combination of expertise to the role.
An investment banker for most of his career, he participated in more than $15 billion of transactions for governments and public-private partnerships throughout the U.S. before leaving the industry in 2016. J. J. has been a member and chairman of the Colorado Economic Development Commission, where he considered state economic development incentives, grants and tax credits for business and tourism projects statewide.
CAREERS
At the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, every role contributes to building a stronger Colorado. We’re looking for people who want to be part of something bigger than a job. People who believe in collaboration, long-term thinking, and making real impact. Here, your work connects directly to the leaders, companies, and ideas that move Colorado forward.
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