City of Boulder

The City of Boulder is seeking three to five community members to fill vacancies on the Xcel Energy Partnership Advisory Panel. The panel meets regularly to review and discuss energy issues, provide feedback on partnership projects and programs, assess community impacts and make recommendations. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Learn more at https://ow.ly/4xvv50UtAo2

We are looking for volunteers to serve on boards and commissions! This is your chance to make a difference in your community by working with City Council and staff to address key issues. Applications open through Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Learn about vacancies and requirements and apply on the city’s website at https://lnkd.in/gBcevd4D. Don’t miss this chance to make an impact! 🌟

The City of Boulder has released an interim evaluation report for the guaranteed income pilot project, Elevate Boulder. The report highlights participant feedback collected in August and October 2024. Launched in January 2024, Elevate Boulder is providing 200 low-income Boulder households $500 per month in direct cash assistance for two years, no strings attached. This pilot aims to foster equity and help community members meet basic needs and become more financially stable. Learn more and read the full report at bldr.fyi/elevate-boulder

The City of Boulder is thrilled to announce the renewal of its national Service Enterprise accreditation in strategic volunteer engagement, awarded by the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE). This recognition highlights the city’s exceptional capability to engage community members and volunteers to meet the community’s needs effectively.

Join the City of Boulder team! We're hiring for a part-time, limited-term position of Community Engagement Specialist. Community Connectors are people who live or work in Boulder and who help elevate the voices of historically excluded communities to help city staff make better informed decisions about policies and programs. This Coordinator will support the daily logistics and strategic future of the Community Connectors program as it grows and formalizes. Apply at https://ow.ly/cZjA50UoKQa

We’re proud to announce that Boulder has earned a 100 score on Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Municipal Equality Index! Our city will continue working to ensure our LGBTQ+ community is safe, welcomed, and respected 🏳️🌈 Learn more about this year’s scorecard: www.hrc.org/MEI

Small Business Saturday (Weekend) kicks off today! 🛍️ Shopping and dining locally in Boulder supports businesses and their employees while providing sales taxes that fund essential community services. Find participating businesses in this guide from Downtown Boulder Partnership ➡️ https://ow.ly/1Bla50UgW8z #ShopSmall

Curious what's in the works at the Alpine Balsam site in the city of Boulder? The reimagined site will provide new affordable and market-rate homes in a range of housing types and will be the future location of the Western City Campus to serve city customers and house municipal functions. Stay up to date on construction impacts, building design sneak peeks, engagement opportunities and more by signing up for the bimonthly newsletter: https://ow.ly/Ul2Q50U9wRt

Boulder City Council has approved an increase to the minimum wage. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the new minimum wage in the city of Boulder is going up to $15.57/hr.  Learn more at bldr.fyi/minimum-wage

The City of Boulder is pleased to announce that Sarah Wood has been hired to lead the Boulder Small Business Development Center (SBDC). In her role, Wood will oversee the Boulder SBDC’s efforts to support aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses across a range of industries by offering free, confidential business advising, affordable workshops, connections to financing and resources, and disaster preparedness and recovery assistance. “For more than two decades, the Boulder SBDC has played an essential role in our community by helping thousands of small businesses start, grow and succeed,” said city manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde. “We are delighted to welcome Sarah to the city and look forward to working together to continue the center’s important work while enhancing our support for small businesses.” Read the full story at https://ow.ly/w6xs50U9ybW