Apply for Impact Denver by May 15! Be a part of a network of civic leaders through #LeadershipDevelopment. Starting in July, you will learn about regional issues, connect with leaders & deliver a short-term project for a nonprofit organization. APPLY NOW! bit.ly/3McrkcT

Last Friday, #LeadershipDenver participants visited several locations to learn more about issues related to sustainability, water, energy & more. Exposure to civic issues affecting Metro Denver helps build the needed leadership skills & network to have positive community impact.

We loved reuniting with alumni last night at our happy hour & silent auction thanks to the generosity of the Denver Museum! Thank you to the current #LeadershipDenver class for pulling this together & those who joined. Apply to be part of the next class: bit.ly/432SvMT

Our Leadership Fellows went on their retreat in Estes Park last week! In the fresh Colorado spring air, participants took this opportunity to strip away barriers, embracing vulnerability and sharing laughter.

It's Leadership Denver graduation day! The groups are currently giving their presentations that address critical community issues.

Groups have an opportunity to answer panelist questions and provide clarity on the solutions their projects offer.

Congrats to the #LeadershipDenver Class of 2023 on graduating last Friday! You all worked hard these last 11 months – and it showed during the mayor's challenge presentations. Develop your leadership as part of the next class. Apply by June 5 at 11:59 p.m. bit.ly/43KNTei

Calling alumni 📣 Volunteer with us at the Juneteenth Denver in the historic Five Points neighborhood. Team up with LF alums to share your program experience. Feel free to sign up for more than one shift; we encourage you to enjoy the rest of the festival too! bit.ly/3Cgh2m0

Kicked off #AccessDenver with Denver Mayor-Elect Mike Johnston, who shared his vision for the future of Denver and heard the thoughts and ideas of program participants. We're looking forward to building connections, learning about issues in our communities and exploring our city.

Nearly 50 #AccessDenver participants got to see a whole lot of Metro Denver in a short period of time. These executives heard about the top critical issues in our city, visited established landmarks and out up-and-coming developments, including the remarkable One River North.

A group of the #LeadershipDenver Class of 2023 graduates addressed public safety as part of their Mayor’s challenge project. Today, they assisted with recruitment for a critical area of the city and increase access to living wage jobs to historically underrepresented populations.

On Wednesday, our President and Executive Vice President of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Jerome Davis was one of four individuals selected to receive the City and County Denver’s coveted Mayoral Gold Challenge Coin. Congratulations, Jerome!

The Impact Denver Fall 2023 cohort kicked things off last week! For the next six months, these changemakers will sharpen their leadership skills, learn from influential leaders in our community and work on an impact project for local nonprofits.

We're getting our board retreat started with a welcome from Town of Breckenridge Mayor, Eric Mamula! We're excited to go over our accomplishments from the past year, explore our goals for the future and have meaningful discussions with our board members.

Congratulations to those accepted into the Leadership Denver Class of 2024! 🎉 This is just the beginning of an exciting journey that will further shape you into changemakers in our community. Let them know how proud you are of their accomplishment 🙌 bit.ly/3OtY3ex

The Leadership Denver Class of 2024 had their class retreat at The Nature Place! The cohort built on their strengths, embraced new adventures and formed new relationships to positively impact our Denver Metro community. Thank you to Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP for sponsoring!

The networking reception of Leading Colorado has officially begun and we're excited to celebrate the 2024 9NEWS Denver Leader of the Year and the Boettcher Foundation Student Leader of the Year!

Leading Colorado 2024 is underway! Kim Christiansen with 9NEWS Denver kicked us off and excitement is growing as we get closer to the announcement of our 2024 9NEWS Leader of the Year!

Congratulations to Gabriel Trujillo, winner of the 2024 Boettcher Foundation Student Leader of the Year! Gabriel, a senior at Metropolitan State University of Denver, shares his inspiring leadership journey highlighting engagement, service, and impact.

The 2024 9NEWS Denver Leader of the Year has been announced! Congratulations to John Farnam, Managing Director of the Morgridge Family Foundation!