The other shoe has dropped — with the weight of a wrecking ball — in the wake of last November’s election. Colorado’s rebuff of Republicans on the ballot appears to have emboldened legislative Democrats to draw a bead on the business community as never before. That became clear as news emerged last week of what […]
Montrose Press: Young people invited to Chamber’s civics bee
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched 2023 National Civics Bee, a national competition designed to inspire young Americans to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. Students in participating states may apply for the competition at https://tinyurl.com/civicsbee23 The […]
Craig Press: Craig Chamber of Commerce to host the 2023 National Civics Bee
The Craig Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. This is the first Civics Bee competition in the Yampa Valley and will engage youth in both Moffat and Routt counties. The initiative is […]
Colorado Chamber Launches National Civics Bee in Partnership with Local Chambers
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER — The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee competition, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The state chamber has partnered with five local chambers of commerce […]
Colorado Chamber Takes Positions on New Labor & Employment Bills
Colorado Politics: ‘Fair scheduling’ bill pits Colorado’s progressive legislators against business interests
A measure expected to be introduced imminently in the state House, backed by some of the General Assembly’s most progressive Democratic lawmakers, would require almost every food and beverage or retail business in the state to pay those employees “predictability pay” when they are sent home and don’t work the scheduled hours. —– Loren Furman, […]
Chamber Member Fidelity Investments Launches Invest In My Education (ME)
As part of its long-standing commitment to financial education and inclusion, Fidelity Investments today announced a $250 million commitment that will provide access to education and support for up to 50,000 Black, Latinx, and historically underserved students through the launch of its Invest in My Education (ME)℠ program. The social impact initiative is the latest […]
PHOTOS: Colorado Chamber Kicks Off 2023 Legislative Session
Last night the Colorado Chamber hosted its annual Colorado Business Day event, the 2023 legislative kickoff reception! It was a full house as we were joined by Chamber members and key elected officials – including the Speaker of the House and the Governor. At our event, we honored Rep. Shannon Bird and the late former […]
Reps. Hugh McKean, Shannon Bird Recognized as Colorado Chamber Legislators of the Year
For media inquiries please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber has named Rep. Shannon Bird and the late former Minority Leader Hugh McKean as 2023 Legislators of the Year. The awards were given at the Colorado Chamber’s legislative kickoff reception Thursday evening and were determined based on lawmakers’ records from the […]
Chamber collaborations key part of representing businesses
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is in the solutions business. We believe a strong business environment equals a strong and thriving economy. We advocate for industry growth and pro-business policies to support and improve the cost of doing business; the quantity of educated skilled workers; and Colorado’s critical infrastructure, which include roads, telecommunications, water and […]