Posts Tagged ‘community leadership’
Building a Business Community Where Everyone Belongs
Building a Business Community Where Everyone Belongs By Jeff Dupont, CEO, Durango Chamber of Commerce September 2, 2026 Back to Blog There’s a reason the television show Cheers resonated with audiences for decades. It centered on a simple idea: having a place “where everybody knows your name.” A place where you walk through the door…
Read MoreLeadership Means Wearing Every Hat
Leadership Means Wearing Every Hat By Jeff Dupont, CEO, Durango Chamber of Commerce August 7, 2026 Back to Blog One of the things I appreciate most about leading the Durango Chamber, and my previous role at Fort Lewis College, is the variety. On any given day, I may be discussing culture, strategy, marketing, community partnerships,…
Read MoreThe Power of Win/Win Partnerships
The Power of Win/Win Partnerships By Jeff Dupont, CEO, Durango Chamber of Commerce July 7, 2026 Back to Blog One of the principles we emphasize in our Leading with Purpose speaker series is creating Win/Win relationships. The strongest partnerships aren’t transactional; they are relational and transformational. When two organizations come together with a shared purpose,…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update: Swipe Fee Relief for Small Businesses Awaits Governor’s Signature
Advocacy Update: Swipe Fee Relief for Small Businesses Awaits Governor’s Signature By Kim Oyler, COO, Durango Chamber of Commerce June 22, 2026 Back to Blog Colorado businesses should be closely watching Senate Bill 26-134, the Swipe Fee Relief Act, as it awaits Governor Jared Polis’ decision before the June 11 deadline. The bill would prohibit…
Read MoreBe Part of the Voice of Southwest Colorado
Be Part of the Voice of Southwest Colorado By Kim Oyler, COO, Durango Chamber of Commerce May 18, 2026 Back to Blog Advocacy is about more than staying informed. It’s about building relationships and showing up when it matters. At the Durango Chamber, we work year-round to maintain strong, productive relationships with elected officials at…
Read MoreTurn Insight into Action
Turn Insight into Action By Kim Oyler, COO, Durango Chamber of Commerce April 20, 2026 Back to Blog Effective advocacy takes more than staying informed. It requires timely action. Policy decisions at the local, state, and federal levels move quickly, and the window to make your voice heard can be short. That’s why we’re launching…
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