There are some pretty amazing things being created in Colorado all the time. The annual “Coolest Thing Made in Colorado” contest shines light on ten inventions in our state every year, and this year’s finalists are out! You can actually vote for which invention you think is the coolest. Finalists include the “Laser Maze Challenge” […]
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Fox 31: What is the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado? Voting open now
Voting is now open for the fourth annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado People’s Choice Award, and the finalists bring a variety of high-tech inventions to choose from. Colorado is famous for some of the historical inventions here, such as Jolly Ranchers, the parking boot, the popularized tampon applicator, the first aluminum beer can, the slopper burger and more. Read […]
Daybreak: Coolest Thing Made in Colorado People’s Choice Voting Open
Fox 31: Voting Opens for the People’s Choice Award in the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Contest
Denver 7: People’s Choice Voting Now Open for the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Contest
Fox 21: Voting for Coolest Thing Made in Colorado People’s Choice Contest Open Now
Ark Valley Voice: Essay Submissions are Open for the 2026 National Civics Bee
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced the opening of essay submissions for the 2026 National Civics Bee. The goal of the initiative is to encourage young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The state chamber has partnered with eight regional partners across Colorado to facilitate the program, including in […]
KRDO: Two Southern Colorado innovations up for the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Colorado’ contest
Two Southern Colorado innovations are in the running for Colorado’s “Coolest Thing Made in Colorado” People’s Choice Award. The contest is put on by the Colorado Chamber, according to a press release. “The People’s Choice award is one of the most exciting parts of this contest as it gives Coloradans the chance to support their […]
Colorado Politics: Polis should take a page out of Alaska’s playbook | PODIUM
One of the objectives of the recently concluded special session of the Colorado General Assembly was to address an estimated $800 million budget shortfall. Toward accomplishing this, the legislature passed a series of measures including the removal of some business tax credits, elimination of certain corporate deductions and tapping the state’s reserve fund to make […]
Bloomberg Law: T-Mobile Case ‘Sharpens Teeth’ of Colorado’s Taxpayer Rights Law
A Colorado Supreme Court ruling overturning a $1.64 million business and occupation tax imposed on a T-Mobile unit bolsters a state requirement that proposed local tax changes be put on the ballot and provides what practitioners say is needed clarity on the scope of the mandate. … “This landmark case draws a sharp line in […]