Amid recession fears, tariffs uncertainty , slowing job growth and economic uncertainty, Colorado businesses said one challenge outweighs them all – a regulatory thicket that is driving up costs, stalling investment and pushing companies to look elsewhere in the country. … In 2024, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce released its third annual report, which inspected […]
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Colorado Politics: Site selectors praise Colorado workforce — but flag regulatory hurdles
Raymond H. Gonzales is in the business of selling Colorado. After all, as the president of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and vice president of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, it’s his job to position Colorado as the right location for businesses and companies. … In its 2024 Regulation Impact and Analysis Report […]
What Colorado Education and Workforce Leaders Are Saying About The Future of Workforce and Education in Colorado
Yesterday, Governor Polis, Legislators, Educators and Workforce leaders unveiled a new report that outlines recommendations to streamline higher education and workforce development under one roof, expanding opportunity for all Coloradan learners, employers and jobseekers. … “When thinking about Colorado’s long-term workforce needs, it’s critical that employers across the state can find the talent they need […]
The Mountain Mail: Area middle schoolers encouraged to apply for 2026 Civics Bee
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter and home schools are invited to apply until Feb. 3 for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition created and organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The League of Women Voters Chaffee County and the BV Chamber of Commerce are organizing this opportunity […]
Colorado Politics: After years of leading the nation, Colorado’s economy shows signs of cooling
Over the past two centuries, Colorado’s economy evolved from one driven primarily by natural resources, notably tourism, mining and agriculture, to a more diverse portfolio powered by, among other things, innovation in aerospace, defense and information technology. … Some experts believe this slowdown is temporary. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce agrees. According to its quarterly […]
Colorado Sun: What’s Working: Colorado JOLTS is back
That’s the monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which paused all reports during the longest government shutdown in history. The data was dated since it is from August. … Last month, Aspen Technology Labs and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce released their report for the third quarter. […]
Colorado Politics: Q&A: Colorado Chamber of Commerce CEO sees warning signs for state economy, despite strengths
As part of a series examining state’s economy, Colorado Chamber of Commerce CEO Loren Furman spoke about the forces driving business success, the challenges ahead and how employers are being affected. Colorado Politics: Can you reflect on the last decade in terms of the Colorado economy and business health? Loren Furman: Over the past decade, […]
Denver Gazette: Once a step ahead, Colorado’s economy cools, burdened by rising costs and regulations
After taking office seven years ago, Gov. Jared Polis set an immediate goal for the Colorado economy: stay one step ahead. Achieving that goal, however, has been met with plenty of turbulence for the two-term governor. An entrepreneur-turned-politician, Polis has steered the state through a divided political era — bookended by the presidencies of Donald […]
KOAA: Colorado job vacancies down slightly in Q3, reflecting national trends
A new report from the Colorado Chamber Foundation and Aspen Technology Labs shows Colorado’s job market is holding steady, even as some regions see sharper shifts in job vacancies. Job vacancies are down less than 1%, but experts say the decline is actually a sign of stability. “Too many job postings could mean that we […]
CPR: Colorado’s Civics Bee champion represents at nationals with his vision for an emergency alert app
Discussing his recent appearance in the National Civics Bee, 14-year-old Cameron Parker said he felt good about representing Colorado, even if the experience left him a bit “shell-shocked.” Given some of the questions he faced from the judges, it was easy to understand why: “Clearly, this kind of effort will take a lot of resources […]