Chamber earns prestigious national 5-Star Accreditation
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce learned some great news this week: we earned a prestigious national 5-star accreditation. Of the 6,936 chambers in America, less than 1 percent reach the 5-star accreditation status and the Fort Collins Chamber is the only 5-star accredited chamber in Colorado. What does this mean to you as a member? Your time and membership and sponsorship dollars are being invested in an organization that is doing an excellent job of serving our members and the community and is focused on getting even better.
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Registration for Envision Professional Development closes at noon TODAY!
Have you always wanted to be a part of the marketing discussions at work but it's not your area of expertise? Or are you already in the marketing field but looking for a new angle? Join Envision: Young Professionals for a professional development luncheon focused on the "7-Step Process to Building a Healthy Brand" at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Chamber, 225 S. Meldrum St. Registration closes at noon today so register NOW!
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Wednesday's "Green in Action" highlights energy efficient cash incentives
While being green has its environmental benefits, it can also put money into consumers' pockets with cash incentives for energy efficient upgrades. Learn more about those incentives at the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce's next "Green in Action" presentation at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Chamber, 225 S. Meldrum St. John Phelan and Kelley Gonzales with Fort Collins Utilities will present "Business Efficiency Programs." No RSVP required.
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Shape the Future of Fort Collins: An Evening with Futurist Thomas Frey
Fast forward 50 years. What's it like to live in Fort Collins? The City of Fort Collins, the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and UniverCity Connections invite you to join us at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Lincoln Center, 417 Magnolia St., for an evening with world-renowned futurist Thomas Frey of the daVinci Institute. Frey will explore ideas about what cities may be like in the future--how we might live, work, travel, and govern--and other long-term trends that might influence us. The event is free but an RSVP is required. RSVP here.
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Registration closes Friday for Chamber's and NCLA's Monday Morning Meeting on March 8
March's Monday Morning Meeting is quickly approaching and registration for the March 8 event closes at noon Friday. From 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the McKee Conference and Wellness Center, 2000 N. Boise Ave., in Loveland, legislators and the NCLA will update attendees on the legislative action taking place on a few of the NCLA's priority issues as well as other hot topics of the session. Click here to register.
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Become empowered at Business Before Hours on March 11
Are you ready for a morning of being inspired and empowered? Then join SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) Center, 331 S. Meldrum St., for Business Before Hours at 7:30 a.m. March 11. Enjoy food from Jason's Deli and learn about SAVA's mission to provide crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling for all those affected by sexual violence. Click here to register.
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Members' Good News of the Week
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce has created a feature in its E-Weekly Newsletter - one that features the good news of our members. In tough economic times, it's easy to be weighed down with dreary headlines but there is plenty of great, exciting news and this feature will spotlight a few of some of the excellent things happening for our members. This week the Chamber features Lagunitas, Brown & Brown Insurance and Poudre School District.
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Entrepreneurial Challenge Event Includes Luncheon, Workshops and More
If you believe in future growth in Northern Colorado, don’t miss the Entrepreneurial Challenge on Thursday, March 25. Attend the whole day or just the Business Plus Speaker Series lunch presentation, “Successfully Positioning Your Firm in the New Economy. Full day $45, Luncheon only $20. www.mcb-echallenge.com
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Money, Management, Marketing & Me: The Women’s Forum, April 13
It's a full day of nationally-renowned speakers, networking opportunities and insight, plus the Business Plus Speaker Series Luncheon.
$45, or just the lunch $20. www.mcb.unco.edu/womensforum
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Exclusive offer to members only! Buy 1 Richie's Express Carwash "Works" Book (5-coupon wash book) for $52, get 1 book FREE! (10 washes for $52!)
Anniversary celebration at Richie's Express Carwash during the entire month of March.
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