Longmont Chamber Blog
Keep up with what the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce is doing for and with our community! We use this blog to publish our positions on essential business legislation, event information, and community connections. Follow us on social media for more updates.
Contact Leah Winkler, Communications Director, with news tips or inquiries: lwinkler@longmontchamber.org
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Elevating the Business Voice: The Impact of Longmont Chamber’s Business Needs Survey
In 2023, the Longmont Chamber initiated its inaugural Business Needs Survey, an endeavor that yielded valuable insights shaping the Chamber’s initiatives throughout the year. We are getting ready to launch the 2024 survey in January, so I’d like to revisit key outcomes of the first edition and review its influence on the Chamber’s activities.
A Letter from Scott’s Mom
In this post, Longmont Chamber CEO Scott Cook’s mother, Victoria, shares a story close to her heart—a story about Longmont, a community that has played an integral role in shaping the lives of her family.
Foundation Forward: Building a Stronger Community Together
Fundraising on #GivingTuesday is new to us— as a 501(c)6 organization, the Longmont Chamber operates solely on the dues of our members and the sponsorship of our programs. With the help of the Longmont Community Foundation, we started the Foundation Forward fund so all contributions are a charitable donation and everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to support this effort.
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Downtown Parking During Stronger Streets Closure
On July 6th the LDDA – backed by a unanimous vote by the City Council – began its summer lane closure along Longmont’s Main Street. The decision was made in accordance with public health recommendations to allow restaurants and businesses to expand outdoor dining and services.
Our Responsibility as a Community
Fostering our shared values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion is an active process and is our collective responsibility.
The Survival of Your Favorite Businesses
For the past few months you may have wondered, “Will we ever be able to visit our favorite businesses again?” The answer is yes! Businesses are re-opening, incorporating safety guidelines, and you have a role to play in their success. We need you now more than ever.
Our Four Pillars: Education
Our Chamber is committed to delivering on its mission through four Pillars: Education, Advocacy, Membership and Leadership. Today, my focus is on education.
We’re All In This Together
We’re all in this together. We’ve heard this phrase a lot recently. It’s encouraging to think about this when times are challenging. But, do we really mean it?
