More than 50 of Colorado’s most senior executives from major employers offered a dim view of the state’s business climate in a new survey, but also said they’re pursuing plans for local growth, hiring and investment. … “With one week until Election Day, voters should understand that Amendment 87’s impact extends well beyond personal income […]
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Bloomberg: Tax-the-Rich Movement Arrives for $500,000 Earners in Colorado
The tax-the-rich movement that has stirred ire among Silicon Valley billionaires and Seattle’s ultrawealthy has found its way to the Rocky Mountains. … “This is just one more thing that’s going to drive these businesses either to leave or just not come here,” said Loren Furman, the chief executive officer of Colorado Chamber of Commerce. […]
9News: Lockheed Martin Expansion Aims to Help Colorado
Arvada Press: Arvada-based Barber-Nichols earns spot on Coolest Thing Made in Colorado list
Arvada-based manufacturer Barber-Nichols has been named a finalist for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest, an annual effort that seeks to highlight the most innovative creations made by Colorado-based businesses. … Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, said the annual competition seeks to recognize the […]
Vail Daily: Opinion | Garry: Amendment 87 goes too far in raising top marginal tax rate
The Oct. 20 front page print article “‘Dark Money’ incoming” by Ryan Spencer discusses the groups supporting and opposing Amendment 87 as well as their funding and generally describes that the amendment “increases the tax rate for incomes above $500,000,” but leaves out one of the most important features of this amendment: It would raise state […]
Denver Business Journal: Amendment 87 lawsuit moves to Colorado Supreme Court as votes are already being cast
After a legal defeat this week, a lawsuit seeking to disqualify Amendment 87 from Colorado ballots is moving forward in the state’s highest court just days before votes are counted on Nov. 3. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce filed an amicus brief to the state supreme court in support of the challenge to Amendment […]
The Denver Post: A juggling Eagle Scout from Colorado won the 2026 National Civics Bee championship
A Colorado boy was crowned the 2026 National Civics Bee champion this week. Peter Daniell, a 14-year-old from Broomfield, took home the Bill Daniels National Civics Award and a $100,000 contribution to a 529 education savings plan after beating out finalists from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa at Wednesday’s competition in the […]
The Center Square: Hickenlooper, Baisley compete in Colorado’s U.S. Senate race
Colorado voters continue to grapple with the rising costs of housing, groceries and gas in a state ranked toward the bottom in the nation for affordability. Against that backdrop, Democratic U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper will face Republican state Sen. Mark Baisley on Nov. 3 as Republicans across the U.S. fight to maintain their majority in […]
9News: Broomfield student wins National Civics Bee
Denver Business Journal: Expert panel warns that Colorado’s mountains aren’t enough to secure corporate relocation deals
A panel of seven experts told Denver civic and business leaders that Colorado’s mountains and existing workforce talent aren’t enough to attract new business investment as other parts of the country continue competing for corporate relocations and expansion. … A recent report commissioned by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation offered a similar warning. Read […]