Northwest Chamber Alliance Business Response in Response to Marshall Fire

Boulder County, CO - - - Businesses are the heart of our communities. Understanding how important they are to all of our residents in Boulder County, the Northwest Chamber Alliance (NWCA) announced today that efforts to assist businesses and employees throughout the County have begun and will continue for as long as needed.

“We know that many businesses have taken a direct hit from the fires, with a total loss of inventory, equipment, and records. This does not include anticipated long-term business disruptions,” said John Tayer, CEO of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce.

“Businesses not directly impacted at this time may see a loss of customers, available staffing, loss of vendors and a general disruption in standard business activity. Long-term disruptions are anticipated,” noted Scott Cook, CEO of the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce.

As a way to better determine what the immediate needs are, the NWCA will be conducting a survey of all of their members. The NWCA will also be identifying future anticipated needs as a way of connecting those who need support and those who have support to provide. Additionally, the official NWCA website will be providing information concerning immediate requirements, as well as future needs as they emerge. This will be the best resource for businesses throughout the County and Broomfield. Each individual Chamber is working through the NWCA to maximize efforts and to reduce overlap. This website may be found at https//northwestchamberalliance.com

Vicki Trumbo, Executive Director of the Lafayette Chamber said, “Balancing the effects of the fire with elevated COVID numbers will be necessary as well in terms of the workforce and business activity. We are very aware of this. We know we need additional masks and COVID tests. Many testing sites are not open at this time.” The NWCA will be working with appropriate organizations and individuals to assist in this arena.

The most effective way to help businesses and individuals at this time is to donate to one of the established funds that will be working directly with those impacted.

The NWCA coalition will continue to meet on a regular basis to update information as it becomes available and to provide a central location for business owners, managers and employees to check for the latest support information.

“We will find our way through this together,” said Deana Miller, Executive Director of the Superior Chamber of Commerce. “We are here for our community now, and in the future. Thank you to everyone who has, and will step up to help Superior in our time of need.”

For more information visit https://northwestchamberalliance.com

About the Northwest Chamber Alliance

The Northwest Chamber Alliance was formed in 2016 as a coalition focused on regional issues that impact economic vitality and quality of life. It is currently comprised of the Boulder Chamber, Boulder County LGBTQ Chamber, Broomfield Chamber of Commerce, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Latino Chamber of Boulder County, Louisville Chamber of Commerce, Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, and Superior Chamber of Commerce, representing approximately 3,700 businesses and 380,000 employees. These businesses range from large international corporations to small businesses, startups, nonprofits and public institutions.