B:CIVIC Newsletter shared on August 31, 2021.

Join the Denver Metro Chamber

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 
Sept. 17, 1 – 3:30 p.m. | Denver Metro Chamber Members

Power up and plug into the Chamber at their 2021 Annual Meeting! Join them Sept. 17 to reflect on the past year, look toward the future and celebrate resilience with members. They’ll also honor the incoming Chair of their Board of Directors and the recipient of the 2021 Del Hock Lifetime Achievement Award, and we’ll learn about the link between happiness and success from keynote speaker Michelle Gielan. This event will be electric!

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Not a Denver Metro Chamber member? The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce provides members with the tools, connections, visibility and information for their success whether those members are focused on growing the regions’ economy, advancing leadership, addressing economic disparities, growing their business, impacting local and state politics or elevating business for good. Join the Chamber’s membership of 3,000 businesses and their 400,000 employees today.

Inclusion is Good For Business

Studies have shown that hiring individuals with disabilities is good for business. Not only can it ease talent shortages, but it also adds to organizational diversity that is proven to drive innovation in teams. However, many individuals in the disability community struggle to find employment due to employer misunderstandings, exclusionary hiring practices or lack of assistance on the job. Easterseals Colorado’s Disability Inclusion Program (DIP) helps businesses and organizations better understand the disability system. DIP training gives organizations the knowledge and resources to support individuals with disabilities both at home and in the workplace. Interested in making your business more inclusive? Learn more here.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science recently shared with Prosper CO how they have created a more inclusive museum. Recognizing that much of the Museum’s community outreach has been transactional, early inclusion efforts included a focus on building and nurturing ongoing, long-term relationships with community members. Today, these ongoing relationships are still a focus and becoming more centralized in planning for the future, in addition to efforts around hiring, retaining staff and listening. Learn more here.

The Civic 50 Colorado Deadline Has Been Extended!

The Civic 50 Colorado Survey
New Deadline is Sept. 17, Midnight 

The Civic 50 Colorado survey honors the 50 most community-minded companies with 15+ employees in Colorado based on their community engagement programs. Honorees receive a complimentary benchmark report, recognition at the annual awards event and opportunities to be featured throughout the next year via multiple partnerships.

Note: It is expected that not all companies have the same level of resources or engagement in all the activities measured by the survey. Therefore, scoring and awards are based on the number of employees, with companies measured within their peer groups. This year’s survey has been updated to make it easier for companies to participate.

Complete the Civic 50 Colorado Survey Today


Connect with Peers at Our Events

Virtual CSR Peer Roundtable
Sept. 16, Noon – 1 p.m. | For-Profit B:CIVIC Members

The CSR peer roundtable hosted by Delta Dental of Colorado and the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is a peer-advisory group for professionals with B:CIVIC member companies to engage in CSR-related conversations.

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Virtual Small Biz Quarterly Roundtable
Oct. 21, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Small Biz B:CIVIC Members

Please join B:CIVIC’s small and entrepreneurial business members for our “Small Biz” affinity group. This group holds quarterly conversations on issues of particular interest to smaller companies and solo practitioners who recognize doing good is also good for business.

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B:CIVIC Summit: Act to Achieve
Oct. 26 – 27 | Community Conference

The 2021 Summit presented by Delta Dental of Colorado and VF Corporation is designed to engage and provide knowledge to professionals as they Act to Achieve impact and accelerate CSR. Register to hear from an outstanding cohort of speakers representing a range of businesses, industries and approaches to CSR.

Register for the B:CIVIC Summit