Public Meeting to Discuss Potential Sign Code Changes on May 11
On Wednesday, May 11 the City of Fort Collins will host a public meeting to gather input regarding a potential change to the sign code. No proposals have been made yet but City staff are researching and working to gather as much public input as possible. Any changes made to the sign code could have tremendous impact on businesses in Fort Collins and we would like to encourage any sign owners to attend this important meeting to make your voice heard. The meeting is on May 11 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at 215 North Mason in Fort Collins. You can also give feedback at www.fcgov.com/yourvoice. Please call the Chamber at (970)482-3746 if you have any questions.
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Business After Hours at the Coloradoan on May 19
Join the Fort Collins Coloradoan for Business After Hours on Thursday, May 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is sure to be a great night with beverages from Wilbur's and delicious food. Everyone in attendance will receive a purple Yahoo! raffle ticket, with door prizes being announced every 15 minutes. The Fort Collins Coloradoan is located at 1300 Riverside Ave. Online Registration is available at www.FortCollinsChamber.com or to register by phone, please contact the Chamber at 482-3746.Walk-up registration is available for $20 per person. The non-member rate is $30 during both pre-registration and at the door.
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Have You Checked Out Our New Website Yet?
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce has a new and improved Website, www.FortCollinsChamber.com. The new Chamber site is clean, crisp and very informative, making it a great resource for its members, new residents and the general community. Photos, videos, RSS feeds and social media have all been incorporated into the new Chamber site. Chamber members will also be able to post press releases on the home page, post open employment positions within their company, add events to the community calendar and/or purchase banner ads on any of the new site’s pages. The banner ads have increased in size, making the exposure greater. Check it out! www.fortcollinschamber.com.
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Envision at the Larimer Humane Society on June 1
It’s that time of year when we start seeing squirmy puppies and tiny kittens come out to play. Do you want a pet? Have you ever considered adopting an animal from a shelter? Join us on Wednesday, June 1 for a networking event at the Larimer Humane Society. There will be cold beverages, amazing food, fantastic networking, cute puppies and the opportunity to learn more about the Humane Society and how you can get involved. The event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost to attend is $20. Register online or call (970)482-3746.
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NCLA Legislative Wrap-up Event on May 17th
The Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance announced today that the 2011 Legislative Wrap-up event will be held on Tuesday, May 17th at 4:30 pm at American Eagle Distributing in Loveland. The event will feature discussions on 2011 Legislative session and the issues that were of the highest priority to the organization and the business community in Northern Colorado. Local legislators will present their reactions to the 2011 Legislative session. Members of the Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley Chambers of Commerce and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation, as well as the general public, are encouraged to register online at NCLAonline.net. The cost for the event is $20 for chamber and NCEDC members and $25 for non-members and includes light appetizers, soft drinks and beer. The event will be held at American Eagle Distributing Center at 3800 Clydesdale Parkway conveniently located off I-25 and Crossroads. The NCLA 2011 Legislative Wrap-up Event is sponsored by American Eagle Distribution and Budweiser.
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Support Bridges Out of Poverty
President David May's column in the Coloradoan this month explores a new intiative by the Bohemian Foundation called "Bridges out of Poverty." David's column can be found here. For more information about the program please visit: http://www.bohemianfoundation.org/.
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Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Leadership Fort Collins Class
It’s graduation season and the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate its 2010-2011 Leadership Fort Collins graduates. Thirty-one current and emerging leaders from throughout the Fort Collins area were selected to participate in the 2010-2011 program, which began in September 2010 and will conclude on May 12. Participants came together on the second Thursday of the month for a day-long session to learn more about Team Building, Government and Transportation, Economy and the Environment, Education and our Community, Social Capital, State Government, Health and Emergency Service Providers and Social Infrastructure.. The graduating class is a diverse mix of professions with representative from education, large and small business, not for profit and government.
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National Tourism Week Luncheon on May 25
Join the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau to celebrate National Tourism Week at a luncheon on Wednesday May 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Collins Marriott. The featured speaker is former Office of Economic Development and International Trade Director and Colorado Tourism Office Director Don Marostica. A Northern Colorado resident and businessman, Don will discuss the “Three B’s” of doing business in today’s market of aging boomers. The CVB will also honor former Mayor Doug Hutchinson and outstanding community tourism contributors. Registration is available at www.visitftcollins.com/membership. Luncheon admission is $25, table sponsorships are available for $350
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