Join in on Thursday, November 26 at 9:00 a.m. for the 13th Annual AdventHealth Avista Louisville Turkey Trot at 951 Spruce St, benefiting Community Food Share, where every $1 donated provides $6 in groceries. Enjoy music and free refreshments after the race, and register by October 30 at HERE to lock in the early price!
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It is officially fall in Colorado! We hope you’re enjoying the cooler weather and changing leaves. October is packed with opportunities to connect. Join us for Speed Networking with the Superior Chamber on October 14, and don’t forget that Parade of Lights sponsorships are now open and businesses can sign up to become a Friend of Sundance. There’s plenty happening around town too, including the City’s Trunk or Treat and the annual Halloween Parade on Main Street on October 30. And look out for our new Discover Louisville page and social media! Remember to add your events, news and offers to your member portal to help us showcase your business. |
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Help Keep the Parade of Lights Shining! Parade sponsorships are now open to Chamber members! As event costs continue to rise, your support helps us keep this much-loved Louisville tradition free for our community. Sponsorship is a great way to showcase your business while playing a direct role in bringing thousands of people together on Main Street. Be part of the tradition and help us keep Louisville shining! |
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Members: Please Sign Up to Be a Friend of Sundance Please note: this is a different form from the vendor form.
If you haven’t already, please sign up to become a Friend of Sundance. This is essential for staying connected and being looped into festival information and opportunities.
We’ve sent several reminders, but Louisville’s sign-ups remain low, so we really encourage our members to get registered. The Chamber is working hard on your behalf, attending all the Sundance regional meetings and preparing for opportunities surrounding the festival.
We’ll be sending a special Sundance activation email soon with more information, opportunities and ways for Louisville businesses to get involved, so keep an eye on your inbox! |
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ADVOCACY
FEEDBACK REQUEST The Economic Development Council of Colorado is looking for input regarding an upcoming ballot question. The EDCC is looking for feedback from businesses across the state on how you think Colorado Amendment 87 might impact your business and operations. All responses are confidential and will be aggregated by the EDCC.
About the Survey & Measure:
CHAMBER ADVOCACY UPDATE - ELECTION SUPPORT – City of Louisville Ballot Issue 2B: Historic Preservation Tax The Chamber supports the continuation of Louisville’s Historic Preservation Tax and its ongoing investment in preserving the historic character, heritage, and identity that make Louisville a distinctive and vibrant place to live, work, visit, and do business.
OPPOSE – Amendment 87: Graduated Income Tax OPPOSE – Proposition 136: Income Tax Rate Limit Both statewide measures propose significant changes to Colorado’s tax policy. The Chamber’s opposition reflects concern that there was not sufficient engagement with the business community in the development of these initiatives before they were placed on the ballot. We believe significant changes to tax policy should be developed through a thoughtful and collaborative process that includes meaningful input from Colorado businesses and employers. These are the only ballot measures on which the Louisville Chamber has adopted a position at this time.
CITY UPDATE - PARKING Parking enforcement will return to Louisville. READ MORE and share with your staff and customers to avoid parking tickets.
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CHAMBER EVENTS 10/8: Economic Vitality Commission @ City Hall, 4pm 10/14: Joint Chamber Speed Networking @ Relish, 8:30am-10:30am 10/20: Executive Finance Committee Meeting @ Chamber, 4pm 10/20: City Council Meeting @ City Hall 6pm 10/21: Ambassador Committee meeting @ Chamber, 10:30am 10/21: Leads Group @ First Interstate Bank, 12pm 10/22: Board of Directors Meeting @ Chamber, 9am-11:30am 10/26: Home Pros Group 9am 10/28: Advocacy Committee @ Chamber 9am
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SAVE THE DATE! November and December Chamber Events
11/6: First Friday - Sign Up to Host (Free to Members)- 4 spots available 11/9: State of the City & Chamber Annual Meeting (Registration to follow) 11/19: Third Thursday - Gratitude Edition- West and Main, 5-6:30pm 12/4: PARADE OF LIGHTS (application link + Sponsorship opportunities) 12/8: Member Holiday Party (Info coming soon!) |
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Community Events |
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Welcome New Members |
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Community Impact Spotlight This section shines a light on the incredible nonprofit organizations making a difference throughout Louisville and beyond. These members are dedicated to creating positive change. Join us in celebrating the nonprofits doing meaningful work right here in our community!
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LIGHT UP HOPE: Since 2012, Light Up Hope has grown from school sponsorships into a full-scale mission to break the cycle of poverty in Kenya, supporting students from primary school through university with mentorship, counseling, and career pathways that help them thrive, not just graduate. In 2022, the organization expanded to address climate change in drought-affected Kajiado County, now feeding over 85,000 students daily and helping pastoral families build sustainable livelihoods. By 2030, their goal is to serve 50 million school lunches, support 500+ girls through secondary and university education, and help shift cultural attitudes toward female empowerment in the Maasai community. Learn more about them and their incredible mission HERE. |
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MEMBER PLUS SPOTLIGHTS Take a moment to check out our Plus memberships. Click on each photo to learn more on their websites. |
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Hunter Flooring in Lafayette, CO has spent over 40 years helping homeowners and businesses find the right flooring and window treatments, offering carpet, hardwood, tile, vinyl, and laminate along with expert guidance, installation, and interior design support. |
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Melton Design Build in Boulder, CO uses an integrated design-build approach with in-house craftspeople to deliver projects on time and on budget, from first sketches to final touches, with a single point of accountability and a focus on quality, community impact, and sustainable growth. |
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MONTH IN REVIEW: September |
Pints in the Park |
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A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers, sponsors, breweries, vendors, musicians, partners, and everyone who joined us for making this year’s Pints in the Park our best yet! We couldn’t do it without the amazing community and businesses that come together to make Pints such a special Louisville event. And we’re already looking ahead... 🎟️ Early Bird tickets for Pints in the Park 2027 are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours early and join us for another unforgettable year of craft beverages, live music, food, and fun in Community Park. Cheers to an incredible 2026, and we’ll see you at Pints 2027! 🍻 |
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First Friday at the Chamber |
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Erin Meyers from Wild Blue Acupuncture joined Engagement Manager, Melanie Hassenfratz, at the Chamber for First Friday September. Folks were educated about acupuncture, and had the opportunity to try out ear seeds, which help with stimulate the nervous system and promote healing. You can learn more about Erin and her business HERE. |
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Women Who Light the Community: Boulder Chamber Awards
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The Chamber team, Board of Directors, and Gillian's family came together for a beautiful night of honoring Gillian and other notable women in the community at the Boulder Chamber's annual signature event, featuring an award ceremony during dinner. Gillian was honored with a Women Who Light the Community Award, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the community. The event honors the extraordinary contributions of businesswomen in the Boulder region, celebrating women who tirelessly drive positive change across the community. Honorees are recognized for significant contributions through innovation and committed efforts to address meaningful business, nonprofit, arts, or community needs whether locally, regionally, nationally, or globally - and are nominated by community members who have witnessed their work and leadership firsthand. Congrats to our Executive Director, Gillian Millar! Well deserved! |
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Third Thursday Networking : Courtesy Road Crew |
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We had a fantastic time connecting with the businesses along Courtesy Road and celebrating this growing business community. Representing the Courtesy Crew were Ziggi’s Coffee, keeping Louisville caffeinated and connected; Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden, a favorite gathering place for great food, drinks and community; Zinn Cycles, known for custom bikes and cycling expertise; Old Style Sausage, bringing authentic, locally made sausage to Louisville; Lashing Company, helping clients look and feel their best; and Might Movement, creating a welcoming space to move, train and build strength. A great group of local businesses and a great reminder of everything happening along Courtesy Road. Be sure to check them out and support your fellow local businesses in town. |
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A Tee-rific Day at Coal Creek! |
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Our 2026 Chamber Golf Tournament was another fantastic day of friendly competition, community connections and plenty of fun on the fairways at Coal Creek Golf Course! Congratulations to our 2026 champions, the Fox Property Management team, featuring the Dickinson family, who delivered an outstanding performance and took home the win! A huge thank you to our Sponsors for helping make the day such a success, and of course to Ariel IT and Bob for once again stepping up as Presenting Sponsor and helping us put on this fun community event. We couldn't have asked fore a better day!
Presenting Sponsor: Ariel IT Event Sponsors: The Turn | EDITDA Growth Systems | Sterling Bay | Advent Health Avista Fun Hole & Snack Sponsors: Varra Financial | Fox Property Mgt. | Birdie Bar | Tee Box | Pachamama Lawn Services | Hampton Inn Louisville | Huntington Bank | The Geiger Group at Compass
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Leaders Lunch |
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Our new-style of Leaders Lunch was a great success! This year’s panel format brought together City directors and the City Manager for an engaging conversation about the future of Louisville, upcoming projects, and what’s ahead for our community. The event was so well received that we plan to make this an annual conversation. Keep an eye out for next year’s Leaders Lunch! |
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