Program areas at Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Mdedc: through the Metro Denver economic development corporation, the Chamber works to coordinate the economic development activities in the Metro Denver area to retain businesses in the region and to recruit businesses to the region.
Events: the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosts more than 50 events annually to help our members make connections, build leads, stay up to date, and grow their business and brand recognition in the community.
Public affairs: the Chamber advocates on behalf of its member businesses on issues critical to the economic vitality and quality of life within the region, including education, transportation, health care and small business services.
Communications and community development: communicate the organization's focus and positions on issues including public policy and economic growth and equality to the business community and general public. Business services: the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has a number of free and low-cost programs for members to engage in as a benefit of membership. From monthly roundtables to intimate networking and access opportunities, the business services department finds a way for everyone to get involved. Sbdc: through the Denver Metro small business development center, the Chamber works to ensure clients reach their full entrepreneurial potential through consulting, training and programs. Opportunity youth: the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce is leading the Denver opportunity youth initiative aimed at providing education, career opportunities, and support systems to 16 - 24 year-olds who are disconnected from work or school. This is accomplished by partnering with nonprofit, government, and business organizations to create pipelines for opportunity youth to access meaningful work experiences and careers. Program was transferred to another non-profit at end of fy22. Prosper Colorado: prosper co's mission is to make this the best region in the country to live, work or do business - no matter your race, ethnicity or gender. Prosper co does this by providing the tools and resources that employers need to be able to move more women and people of color across the income continuum, by supporting the starts and growth of women and bipoc owned businesses, and by addressing housing affordability.