We all have a stake in the future and your Chamber membership gives you the opportunity to shape it. Your Chamber investment helps you run your business more effectively, improves the business climate in Colorado, and gives you unparalleled networking opportunities—including access to the highest levels of business and government. You and your employees will benefit from employee trainings that help your business be more productive while saving money. You also can grow your business and expand your reach through opportunities that help you meet and form relationships with metro business and civic leaders.
Below is a sampling of the full range of benefits and opportunities available to Chamber members through the Chamber and its affiliates:
Connections
Gold Member Alliance Program*
To provide Gold Members an exclusive program that facilitates and fosters relationship marketing, business development and strategic positioning through business relationships built
Gold Program*
This quarterly series, exclusively for senior-level executives of Gold Level member companies, offers unique access to speakers and high-level networking.
Contact Janae Aasen at 303-620-8026 or by e-mail at janae.aasen@denverchamber.org .
CEO Exchange
Offers CEOs a confidential forum of peers to discuss mutual challenges and share best practices. This low-cost,
Contact Rob Rose at 303-620-8045 or rob.rose@denverchamber.org.
Business After Hours
Make contacts, exchange ideas and mingle with hundreds of other members at the Chamber’s most popular social event.
Contact Sara Reimnitz at 303-620-8027 or sara.knudsen@denverchamber.org
Special Events
Meet peers and business leaders at more than 50 Chamber events, including: Boots ‘N Business, Golf Classic and Business Awards Luncheon. Market your company to a targeted audience of member businesses through event sponsorships.
Contact Sonja Pritchard at 303-620-8023 or sonja.pritchard@denverchamber.org
Leads Groups
Create new customer relationships and gain year-round business referrals in weekly leads groups meetings.
Training
The Chamber’s Business Training Institute offers relevant and high-quality business seminars that equip business owners and employees with powerful strategies and skills to help improve company performance. Seminars are held throughout the year.
Featured programs include:
NxLeveL
The NxLeveL Entrepreneurial Training program is an award-winning business training course designed for entrepreneurs seeking knowledge and practical skill for starting, managing and growing their businesses. By combining education,counseling and networking, the NxLeveL Entrepreneurial Training Program helps entrepreneurs strategically plan their business’“NxLeveL” of success.
Small Business Workshops
Interactive workshops that help small businesses and company employees learn the skills to grow both their businesses and personal development. Contact the Small Business Development Center at 303-620-8076 for details.
Policy Making*
Seat on the Board of Governors of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation*
The Metro Denver EDC is an affiliate of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the region’s leading economic development organization. Formed with a mission of creating 100,000 new jobs by 2009, the Metro Denver EDC focuses on critical areas that will improve the business and economic climate for the entire metro area.
Public Affairs Council*
Network with the highest levels of business and government leadership, while assisting in setting the Chamber’s legislative agenda and shaping public policy on issues critical to the health of your business and the region as a whole. Contact Michael Bintner at 303-620-8088 or Michael.Bintner@denverchamber.org .
Committee Membership*
Gain contacts and shape policy by serving on the Chamber’s active and influential committees such as the Transportation Committee, Health Care Committee and Water Task Force.
Contact Michael Bintner at 303-620-8088 or Michael.Bintner@denverchamber.org.
Leadership
Chamber 100
Chamber 100 is an action plan to get up-and-coming business leaders informed, involved and interested in the initiatives and activities of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber 100 seeks to identify early career professionals that are the future of Colorado’s Business Leadership.
Contact: Rob Rose at 303-620-8045 or rob.rose@denverchamber.org.
Denver Metro Chamber Foundation Programs
Additional leadership opportunities are available through the Denver Metro Chamber Foundation. Featured DMCF leadership programs include:
Access Denver
A two-day series of informational forums and social events, designed for senior-level metro Denver executives, that provides information and access for becoming more active in the community.
Contact Anna Loewen at 303-620-8103 or anna.loewen@denverchamber.org.
Leadership Denver
Now in its 32nd year, Leadership Denver is a 10-month program for active leaders focused on assuming leadership roles in the metro Denver community.
Contact Susan Barber at 303-620-8055 or denise.king@denverleadership.org .
Leadership Exchange
This city-to-city exchange brings Denver’s prominent business and civic leaders together in a host city to discuss innovations and best practices in that city to help strengthen the collective vision and collaboration in Denver.
Contact Maureen McDonald at 303-620-8038 or maureen.mcdonald@denverchamber.org.
Legacy Denver
A leadership mentoring program convening established and retiring community leaders for small group discussions regarding issues of regional importance, personal leadership development and community engagement.
Contact Kirsten Vermulen at 303-620-8103 or Kirsten.Vermulen@denverleadership.org
A complete list of Foundation programs can be found
here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Ambassadors Program
Denver Metro Chamber Ambassadors volunteer their time each month to contact brand new Chamber members and help them utilize their Chamber membership. The Ambassador program is one of the largest and oldest volunteer programs at the Chamber, helping to increase membership retention and involvement in Chamber programs and services. Gold level membership is required.
Contact Rob Rose at 303-620-8045 or rob.rose@denverchamber.org.
Challenge Campaign
Each year, more than 100 mid- to upper-level managers from 20 or more member companies come together for this all-volunteer campaign to develop the leadership and financial resources of the Chamber. Volunteers receive awards and incentives for their efforts, which have led to more than $3.2 million in memberships,sponsorships and trades. Volunteers also meet new contacts and participate in dialogues with area business leaders about relevant issues affecting the region at a series of campaign events.
Contact Charles Barnes at 303-620-8061 or by e=-mail at charles.barnes@denverchamber.org .
