For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today opened nominations for its second annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest sponsored by FirstBank. This statewide, community-driven competition is designed to celebrate the state’s vibrant manufacturing industry. “The Coolest Thing contest presents an exceptional chance for manufacturers across Colorado’s […]
Colorado Chamber Files Pre-Hearing Statement in GEMM 2 Rulemaking on Behalf of Members
With the passage of HB21-1266, the State’s Industrial sector must reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20% by the year 2030, compared to what it released in 2015. As a result, there are ongoing rulemakings with the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC). The Chamber is leading a coalition of ten member companies on the […]
Phil Horwitz to Chair Tax Council
The Chamber is pleased to announce Phil Horwitz as the new Chair of the Colorado Chamber’s Tax Council. The Chamber’s Tax Council is made up of issue experts that advise staff on tax policy at the state level. Phil has been working in state and local tax since 1994. He assists clients with all aspects […]
Colorado Chamber Visits Colorado Serum Company
This week the Colorado Chamber had a chance to visit the 100-year-old Colorado Serum Company—one of the Chamber’s longest-standing members. CSC was founded in Denver by Dr. J.N. Huff in 1923 to combat the Hog Cholera epidemic that was devastating livestock nationwide. Thanks to CSC, Hog Cholera was eradicated in the United States, and today […]
Leadership Colorado Tours Horseshoe Black Hawk
Last Thursday, our Leadership Colorado group had the opportunity to visit Horseshoe Black Hawk. The group spoke with Norris Hamilton, Andre Holloway, and Tara Aragon from Horseshoe Casino about their facility and being in the gaming industry. Representative Judy Amabile, Mayor Jeremy Fey, and David Farahi with Kindbridge Behavioral Health also joined us to speak […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Sun: What’s Working: Job openings in Colorado decline as employers presumably find the staff they need After two years of labor shortages, Colorado’s job market seems to be turning around, at least for some employers. Read More… KUNC: 1A and KUNC partner for a live conversation to celebrate the National Civics Bee You have […]
DBJ: Denver’s new mayor aims to make the ‘strongest economic city’ in the US
Throughout this year’s mayoral campaign, Mike Johnston established himself among a field of candidates as the guy with the most audacious promises. Among other things, Johnston said he would end homelessness in four years, lower the cost of market-rate housing, speed up permitting processes for new construction and hire an additional 200 first responders on […]
KUNC: 1A and KUNC partner for a live conversation to celebrate the National Civics Bee
You have probably heard of a spelling bee, but what about a civics bee? The Daniels Fund, a Denver-based charitable foundation, organizes student competitions all over the U.S. focused on how our government and democracy work. KUNC is teaming up with 1A to learn how these bees began, and how you can get involved. Curious […]
Aspen Times: Job openings in Colorado decline as employers presumably find the staff they need
After two years of labor shortages, Colorado’s job market seems to be turning around, at least for some employers. A new analysis by Aspen Tech Labs, an Aspen-based agency focused on recruitment, found that the number of job vacancies in Colorado dropped 8% during the second quarter. Openings were down by 9,700 in three months […]
Colorado Sun: What’s Working: Job openings in Colorado decline as employers presumably find the staff they need
After two years of labor shortages, Colorado’s job market seems to be turning around, at least for some employers. A new analysis by Aspen Tech Labs, an Aspen-based agency focused on recruitment, found that the number of job vacancies in Colorado dropped 8% during the second quarter. Openings were down by 9,700 in three months […]