The Colorado Chamber of Commerce successfully opposed legislation in the 2026 session that could have cost businesses more than $468 million and more than $2,300 per employee in additional fees, according to the Chamber’s 2026 annual report released June 22. … The Chamber targeted 15 “job killer” and “wallet watchdog” bills that threatened the state’s […]
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Colorado Politics: Colorado Chamber: 2026 Legislative Session Marked ‘Significant Progress’ for Business
This year’s legislative session produced some big wins for the state’s business environment, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s annual report. The report measured the progress in the chamber’s legislative agenda across policy areas like labor and employment, technology and health care. Among the chamber’s top priorities for this year’s legislative session was Senate […]
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ColoradoBiz: Colorado and Chamber Launch Group to Speed Permitting for Reduced Emissions Projects
DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Tuesday the creation of a working group aimed at streamlining permitting for projects designed to reduce emissions from manufacturing, energy production and other industrial sectors. … Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman said collaboration between industry, government and environmental groups is needed to address […]
CBS Colorado: Colorado Chamber Study Cited in Republican Primary Gubernatorial Debate
KOAA: High cost of living in Colorado? Blame housing
Colorado is the third most expensive state in the nation, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s “Colorado Scorecard,” which ranked the Centennial State 47th in cost of living. Housing is the primary driver of that ranking, according to data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis price parities shared by University of Colorado Colorado […]
Arvada Press: Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce earns grant to address childcare access in Jeffco
The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce received a $20,000 grant from Child Care Access Alliance that will fund research to understand and address local child care challenges in Jefferson County, the organization announced on May 18. The Child Care Access Alliance is a statewide partnership launched by the Colorado Chamber Foundation, Gary Community Ventures and […]