The Boulder Chamber has announced the return of Corine Waldau as Associate Vice President of Economic Impact Programs and Executive Director of the Boulder Chamber Economic Council. Waldau previously spent eight years with the organization, playing a central role in guiding local economic resilience during critical periods, notably leading pandemic recovery strategies. After a three-year tenure as Senior Advisor for Community Banking at FNBO, she brings enhanced financial sector insights back to her regional development work. n nIn her renewed position, Waldau will oversee initiatives such as the Boulder Together program, fostering collaboration between private enterprises and public institutions to strengthen the area’s economic framework. She will also guide the Chamber’s Economic Council, aligning investor interests with strategic opportunities across Boulder’s core industries. John Tayer, President and CEO of the Boulder Chamber, welcomed her return, highlighting her expanded expertise in business support systems gained through banking experience. n nWaldau has earned recognition for civic leadership, including awards from the Downtown Boulder Partnership and the Longmont Chamber for her crisis response efforts. Her prior roles include leadership positions with the Public Health Alliance of Colorado, the American Water Works Association, and the Aurora Economic Development Council. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with degrees in economics and political science, she also holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. n n“I am truly honored to return to the Boulder Chamber in this new role. Going back feels like going home,” Waldau remarked, emphasizing her refreshed perspective and commitment to advancing community-driven economic goals. n nThe Boulder Chamber, with over a century of service, continues to support regional prosperity through advocacy, data resources, and policy engagement. More information is available at boulderchamber.com.
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Corine Waldau Returns to Boulder Chamber as Associate Vice President of Economic Impact Programs and Executive Director of the Boulder Chamber Economic Council
Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole. n nBoulder, Colo. – December 18, 2025 – The Boulder Chamber announced today that Corine Waldau is rejoining the organization as Associate Vice President of Economic Impact Programs and Executive Director of the Boulder Chamber Economic Council, returning to the Boulder Chamber after three years in community banking. n nWaldau previously served the Boulder Chamber for eight years, departing in 2022 after leading the organization’s economic vitality work through a pivotal period for Boulder’s business community, including her renowned role as a leader in the pandemic response and recovery efforts. For the past three years, she has served as Senior Advisor for Community Banking at FNBO. n nIn her new role, Waldau will lead Boulder Chamber economic impact programming, including the Boulder Together program, working collaboratively with business and governmental stakeholders to shape the regional economic environment. Corine will also serve as Executive Director of the Boulder Chamber Economic Council. She will partner with the Economic Council investors to tackle challenges and seize new opportunities for the full spectrum of Boulder’s keystone industries. n n“What a pleasure it is to welcome Corine back to the Boulder Chamber Staff Team,” said John Tayer, Boulder Chamber President and CEO. “We know Corine enjoyed the opportunity our FNBO partners gave her to further develop her business support skills in the financial services industry. Now she will apply the additional insights she gained from that experience, along with her wealth of talents in the economic development field, to helping drive the work of our Boulder Chamber Economic Council and Boulder Together program toward addressing the pressing needs of our economy and community.” n nWaldau has been recognized for community leadership, including honors for her pandemic-era work, such as the Downtown Boulder Partnership’s George Karakehian Community Service Award and the Longmont Chamber’s Jubilee Award. Prior to joining the Boulder Chamber in 2014, she held leadership roles with the Public Health Alliance of Colorado, the American Water Works Association, the Metro Denver Dental Association, and the Aurora Economic Development Council. n n“I am truly honored to return to the Boulder Chamber in this new role. Going back feels like going home,” said Waldau. “I have a broader perspective after three years in business banking and a renewed focus on serving the Boulder business community. Collaboratively, we can make a positive impact on this amazing community and advance our strategic goals.” n nWaldau holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver and a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. n nAbout the Boulder Chamber n nThe Boulder Chamber is a leader that strengthens business and advances economic vitality to cultivate strong communities in the Boulder region. With 120 years of dedicated service to its members and the Boulder community, the Boulder Chamber’s flagship programs work together on behalf of members and the community to holistically elevate the region’s vitality. Whether you’re looking for economic data, help navigating—or advocating—local policy, or something else entirely, Your Chamber does that. For more information, visit boulderchamber.com. n n###