Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce

We are 2 days away from kicking off Small Business September! A big thank you to our 2024 Small Business September Sponsors! We are grateful for your support of this month-long initiative to honor local businesses that are crucial to the success of our community. #FCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessSeptember #SupportSmallBusiness #NoCoLovesSmallBusiness

This month we celebrated Otter Products as our October Business of the Month! For more than 25 years, innovations from Otter Products have been deployed by some of the largest enterprise and public sector organizations in the world. They are committed to innovating and activating business solutions that break barriers and empower their customers and partners to unlock their full potential. Congratulations to Otter Products, our October Business of the Month!  #BuildingCommunity

So many customers of The Human Bean save this day on their calendars to help provide funds for cancer patients in Northern Colorado. We met cancer survivors and those who have cancer patients in their lives today. Others who came for coffee and are now part of the community making a difference today. Thank you to @humanbeannoco for taking care of our cancer community! Coffee for A Cure! Go to any Human Bean location in northern Colorado today and support this amazing event!

Calling all of our business connections to join the FC Area Chamber as we host an important conversation on Wednesday, October 23! ********* The City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Land Use Code defines how residents and businesses use our physical landscape to create community. Having a business voice included in Phase 2 of the Land Use Code Update is vital to creating economic opportunity and a future that we value. You are invited to the Land Use Code Business Engagement Kick Off Event When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 4pm to 6pm Where: Visit Fort Collins, #7 Old Town Square, Suite 100 (across from Coopersmith's) Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsACPw9G Phase 2 of the City of Fort Collins comprehensive Land Use Code update is now underway! This phase is focused on the City’s commercial and mixed-use areas, with goals of enabling more mixed-use development along commercial corridors and reducing barriers to success in the Development Review Process. The voice of the City’s business community is vital to the success of this code update. In partnership with the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, the City is hosting this business engagement kickoff event to learn more about the Land Use Code and to better understand how you, and your business, can engage with the City to help guide these important policy decisions. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Draft Event agenda 4pm: Networking 4:30pm: Welcome and what to expect 4:34pm: Project overview 4:38pm: Presentation and Q&A 5:15pm: Networking 6:00pm: Adjourn Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to share this invitation with others in your network and organization. I look forward to partnering with you to make sure we have a strong and loud business voice at this kick off event!

It’s National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! We’re grateful for our amazing members who make the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce what it is! Thanks for your support, reflecting our commitment to excellence in serving our business community and allowing us to be the trusted business champion, catalyst, and convener helping create shared economic prosperity for Northern Colorado. We’re excited to celebrate this special day and invite you to join us! To show your support: **Spread the word**: Share the Chamber’s news and events on social media to help others get involved.   **Share your story**: Let others know how the chamber has supported your business or community growth! **Become a member**: Join the chamber to connect with other local businesses and gain valuable resources.  Visit: fortcollinschamber.com to learn more! #ChamberStrong #SupoortYourChamber

We are so proud of our small businesses and the impact they have on our economy, livability and community. Our 2024 Small Business September Event Sponsors feel the same way! Thank you Alpine Bank, Blue Federal Credit Union, Independent Plumbing Services Inc., Jet Marketing, LLC, Kfka Radio, Signarama Fort Collins, and Old Town Computers for recognizing and supporting this month-long celebration! #FCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessSeptember #SupportSmallBusiness #NoCoLovesSmallBusiness

"The Fort Collins Red Wing store was opened in 1987 by Bonnie Johnson. She was a first-generation store owner in her family, but third-generation family member working with Red Wing. Earlier in 2022 she elected to sell to the store to us, the Herr Group! Rob Herr and Bonnie have been friends and worked with each other on various things since the 1990’s as Rob and his Dad have owned the Greeley Red Wing store since 1972. The Herr Group is also now 3 generations and has taken over the legacy Bonnie built." - Jon Slover, Manager at Red Wing Shoes #FCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessSeptember #SupportSmallBusiness #NoCoLovesSmallBusiness

"What motivates us to keep our small business going is our belief that high quality craft beer has the ability to bring people together. We are committed to building community via beer and strive to be a trusted partner for our accounts, provide great beer in a welcoming place in our tasting room, and create an excellent product as sustainably as possible, all while continuing to support and give back to our community." - Tatum Cochran, General Manager of Horse & Dragon Brewing Company LLC #FCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessSeptember #SupportSmallBusiness #NoCoLovesSmallBusiness

Small Business September would not be possible without the support from our Bronze sponsor! Thanks to KRFC 88.9 FM for believing in small businesses and celebrating their successes in our community. #FCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessSeptember #SupportSmallBusiness #NoCoLovesSmallBusiness

"I started my small business on my journey. As a first-generation Chinese immigrant, I have lived all my life in the United States and realized that there were many obstacles to overcome; however, I strive to fulfill all my dreams. As I am forging my dream, I also want to serve others. Unified Workforce’s tagline is that every individual maps their own road to success while Unified Workforce (UWF) is its conduit. We strive to assist members of underrepresented communities to find employment through education and training opportunities. We also help students from all walks of life to seek educational attainment. We also encourage businesses and employers to hire a diverse workforce and retain them through an inclusive work environment and excellent compensation. We look at each individual holistically and guide them by being a coach, mentor, advocate, and cheerleader throughout one year." - Karen Wong-Brown, Founder of Unified Workforce #FCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessSeptember #SupportSmallBusiness #NoCoLovesSmallBusiness