The Boulder Economic Council (BEC) is a group of business and community leaders who are deeply committed to Boulder and its economic health. The BEC plays a leading role in promoting the economic vitality that is so critical to the city's future. This leadership includes:  Recruiting quality companies with values and business models that make sense for Boulder; working to retain our existing companies who have grown up here and helped create the character of our community; supporting entrepreneurs with training, networking, mentoring and access to funding sources; participating in regional and statewide economic initiatives; and partnering with the Chamber, City and University to create a unified voice for a strong local economy. For more information, please visit our website at www.boulderbusiness.org.