The Chamber Edge Business & Community Podcast

Send us Fan Mail  Brian Waldes, CFO for the City of Loveland, breaks down the realities shaping our city’s budget—what’s changed since 2024, how those decisions are impacting services today, and what they mean for the future. From prioritizing the general fund to planning for long-term sustainability, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at the challenges and choices ahead for our community....

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an up close and personal conversation with Marilyn and Katie Johnson who are bringing hope, restoration, and life to single moms and children. Be the Gift is devoted to enhancing and securing family stability through home repair assistance for Single Mom homeowners and their Children. We do this by engaging the Community in improving the lives of these Families. Lovela...

Send us Fan Mail The $1.5 billion budget shortfall we discussed last week remains a significant challenge at the Capitol. Lawmakers are increasingly relying on what many are calling “spaghetti forecasting”—a patchwork approach of uncertain revenue assumptions and last-minute fixes—to try to close the gap before the legislative session adjourns on May 15. In this episode, you’ll hear key updates on...

Send us Fan Mail The Colorado legislative session kicked off on January 14th—and while we’re now past the halfway mark, the pace hasn’t slowed. So far, nearly 500 bills have been introduced, carrying an estimated cost of $25,000 per bill. At the same time, lawmakers are working to close a staggering $1.5 billion budget shortfall—leading to a wave of proposals that could have serious consequences f...

Send us Fan Mail  This local leader discussion brings us a little closer to home with Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran. The Chief speaks openly about the department’s successes over the past three years, as well as the challenges they’ve faced.  Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail Loveland Local Elections update and advocacy discussion with Bill Becker. Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail Ward 4 Candidate, Zeke Cortez explains his last minute decision to run for City Council and shares his thoughts on issues facing our community regarding homelessness, budget cuts, economic development incentives, metro districts and much more. Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail Ward 3 Candidate, Kalina Middleton discusses her reasoning for running for council and shares her thoughts on issues facing our community relative to homelessness, metro districts, affordable and attainable housing, economic development, city budget cuts and much more. Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail TSD, School Board Candidate, Alexandra Lessem, discusses her reasoning for running for an additional term and shares her thoughts on issues facing the district concerning the  budget, the upcoming ballot measure, student enrollment, much more. Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail TSD School Board Candidate, Dmitri Atrash shares his reasoning for running for a seat in District F and discusses his top concerns that the district is facing.   Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail City Council Candidate, John Fogle discussing his reasoning for running for a seat in Ward 3. John shares his thoughts on topics such as economic development incentives, metro districts, affordable and attainable housing, homelessness and the encampment closure, budget cuts and more.  Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail TSD, School Board Candidate, Lori Goebel discusses her reasoning for running for a seat in District F and shares her thoughts on issues facing the district. Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail City of Loveland Mayoral Candidate, Troy Daniels shares his thoughts on issues facing our community pertaining homelessness, growth, economic development incentives, metro districts, budget cuts and much more. Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail City Council Ward 1 Candidate, Craig Martinbeault discusses issues facing Loveland relative to growth, homelessness, affordable and attainable housing, budget cuts and much more.  Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail TSD, School Board Candidate, Mike Scholl discusses his reasoning for running for the board seat in District B and the issues facing our district with regards to funding and enrollment, as well as his commitment to maintaining the level of education that benefits the students and our community. Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail City Council Ward 2 candidate Dana Foley shares his perspective on key issues including economic development incentives, homelessness, metro districts, the need for affordable and attainable housing and much more.  Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail  Ward 3 City Council candidate Caitlin Wyrick explains her run for office and highlights her views on economic development incentives, metro districts, homelessness, and council term limits, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and community focus.  Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail Here’s a clear overview of Geoff Frahm’s priorities and policy viewpoints as he campaigned for the Ward 1 seat on Loveland’s City Council, including his positions on economic development incentives, metro districts, term limits and much more.  Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail Current Mayor Pro Tem Jon Mallo is seeking re-election to the Ward 4 City Council seat. Jon is actively addressing key community concerns, including transportation, economic development incentives, metro districts, affordable and attainable housing, homelessness, and more.   Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail Little Miss Adi Mazza is a sweet 8-year-old entrepreneur with a heart of Gold. When she was 5 years old, she told her mom she didn’t want any presents for her birthday she wanted donations for St. Jude. For 3 years now she has been raising money for St. Jude to help kids fighting cancer. In her first two years she raised $10,000 each year by selling cookies at her cookie stands, a...

Send us Fan Mail City Council Ward 2 Candidate, Sarah Rothberg shares her reasons for running for council and her thoughts on issues facing Loveland such as homelessness, affordable housing, metro districts, economic development incentives and much more.  Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail Christopher Say Announces Candidacy for Ward 3 City Council and shares his reasoning, his top 3 priorities if elected, and discusses current issues facing loving including, homelessness, economic development incentives, affordable housing, metro districts and much more. Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail The Ranch Master Plan discussion with Portia Cook, Strategic Communications Coordinator. Portia reveals the exciting phases of the plan as well as the funding mechanism to keep the facility viable for years to come. Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail Mayoral Candidate, Pat McFall announces his decision to run for Mayor and speaks candidly about homelessness, economic development incentives, metro districts, affordable housing and more.  Loveland.org

Send us Fan Mail The 2025 General Assembly session wrapped up at midnight on Wednesday. 732 bills were introduced as of last Friday. The legislature passed nearly 500 bills before it adjourned at 11:59 last night.  Join us today for a wrap up report with Bill Becker. Loveland.org