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 Kat Sabol, Operations Coordinator, with news tips or inquiries: ksabol@longmontchamber.org
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Quality First, Always: Meet Caribou Office
Founded by Scott Gillies and Kyle Gustafson, Caribou Office delivers high-quality, health-focused office products at accessible prices. See why Longmont businesses are taking notice.
New Report Tracks Colorado Company Relocations, Lost Opportunities to Other States
A recent report from our partners at the Colorado Chamber highlights that companies around the state and leans towards larger corporate headquarters, the challenges are often the same for our small businesses and the impact of any business leaving our state or closing has an impact on our overall economic health.
Manuel Aguilar Brought His Army Values Home—and Opened a Smoothie Shop
For many, a smoothie shop is simply a quick stop between errands. For Manuel Aguilar, it represents something far more meaningful — a space rooted in health, connection, and community impact.
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Chamber Advocacy Update
The Longmont Chamber is expanding its advocacy work to give local businesses a stronger voice at City Hall and the State Capitol, supported by contract lobbyist Jordan Sanchez and ongoing Policy Committee engagement and city involvement.
City Council Votes to Pause Local Minimum Wage Discussion
At the October 28 City Council meeting, Mayor Peck made a motion amended by Councilmember Hidalgo-Fahring and seconded by Councilmember Crist to “pause taking any action on minimum wage as this Council.” The motion passed unanimously.
October CEO Update: City Council Candidates
On our website, we have compiled City Council Candidate answers to questions sent to them by our Public Policy Committee. The questions are a combination of the Policy Members’ input and questions submitted by membership and the larger community. Before completing your ballot, I hope you will take time to review the candidates’ answers.
The Chamber is Moving to a New Member Platform
The Longmont Chamber is excited to share that we are upgrading our membership system from ChamberMaster to GrowthZone. This change will allow us to serve you more effectively and open new opportunities for members to connect, promote their businesses, and manage their...
September CEO Update: Minimum Wage
On Monday, August 25, the Longmont City Council hosted a “fishbowl” conversation focused on the topic of minimum wage. The discussion included two sessions: one with employees and employee representatives, and another with small business owners. The Downtown...
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