On July 10, 2023, Governor Jared Polis appointed Mark Ferrandino to lead the Office of State Planning and Budget (OSPB). “Colorado’s economy is thriving and Mark is well-positioned to help propel our shared efforts with the legislature to ensure we have a more affordable, safer, cleaner Colorado today and for future generations,” said Governor Polis. […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Post: Good news for Colorado businesses: Job vacancies dropped during second quarter of 2023 The latest workforce trends are looking bright for Colorado businesses as the number of job vacancies plunged 8% in the second quarter of 2023. Read More… NBC: Job Vacancies Down in Colorado Springs and Pueblo Watch Video Here Greeley Tribune: […]
The Best of America Small Business Awards are Accepting Nominations!
The prestigious Best of America Small Business Awards was created to recognize the effort and talents of small businesses in our nation. With more than 150 categories divided into six tracks, BASA is on the hunt for the best small businesses in the country to celebrate their notable efforts in pushing the economy and communities […]
KOAA News: Job vacancies are down 8% across Colorado, why it has Chambers of Commerce excited
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce released its quarterly jobs report for Q2 and noted that job vacancies are down 8% since April 1st. That’s cutting down on unemployment rates in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. “It’s encouraging, right? That’s really the economic developers’ dream,” said Theresa Metcalf, Vice President for Economic Development at the Colorado Springs […]
Greeley Tribune: 3 lawmakers representing Weld voters among Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s 15 MVPs of 2023 session
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce this month recognized 15 state lawmakers for advocating for the business community, including three lawmakers representing Weld County voters. The inaugural class of the Colorado Chamber MVP Awards includes Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Republican representing voters in western parts of Weld County and part of Larimer County; Rep. Gabe Evans, […]
NBC: Job Vacancies Down in Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Denver Post: Good news for Colorado businesses: Job vacancies dropped during second quarter of 2023
The latest workforce trends are looking bright for Colorado businesses as the number of job vacancies plunged 8% in the second quarter of 2023. Fort Collins saw the most drastic change this quarter, with a 14% drop in job vacancies, followed by Boulder at 12%, Pueblo at 11% and Greeley at 9%, according to a […]
Colorado Job Vacancies Dropped in the 2nd Quarter of 2023
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER — The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and Aspen Technology Labs (ATL), a global leader in recruitment technology, today released a jobs report highlighting the latest insights into Colorado’s workforce trends in the 2nd quarter of 2023. The report is meant to provide valuable workforce data […]
Colorado Chamber Is Protecting Manufacturers on Greenhouse Gas Rules
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. The industrial sector in Colorado includes traditional heavy and light manufacturing along with energy use by other non-manufacturing industries like oil and gas, construction, and agricultural […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate GOP wants special session, shades of 2012 in 2024 The 2023 Colorado Chamber MVP Award recognizes 15 lawmakers for their work during the last legislative session. The chamber said the award honors those who led advocacy for the business community, worked with the chamber on economic policies and voted for business […]