Colorado Politics: Regulatory layers turn cost of doing business in Colorado into ‘death by a thousand cuts’
In a news release that accompanied the report, Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman said, “Colorado’s regulations are consistently the top concern in every business survey we’ve conducted in recent years.”
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Colorado Politics: ‘Evolving’ regulatory landscape among Colorado cities is pricey, problematic, small businesses say
“As the sixth most regulated state in the nation, Colorado’s regulatory climate continues to be a top concern for businesses statewide,” wrote the Colorado Chamber of Commerce in May. “Small businesses, in particular, consistently identify the state’s high regulatory burden as a significant barrier to doing business.”
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Colorado Politics: Site selectors praise Colorado workforce — but flag regulatory hurdles
In its 2024 Regulation Impact and Analysis Report last December, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce highlighted emerging trends that might deter some companies and industries from relocating or starting operations in the state.
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Colorado Politics: After years of leading the nation, Colorado’s economy shows signs of cooling
Some experts believe this slowdown is temporary. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce agrees. According to its quarterly reports, the number of online job listings posted by employers in the state is in line with national trends.
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The Mountain Mail: Area middle schoolers encouraged to apply for 2026 Civics Bee
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter and home schools are invited to apply until Feb. 3 for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition created and organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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Colorado Sun: What’s Working: Colorado JOLTS is back
Last month, Aspen Technology Labs and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce released their report for the third quarter. The state experienced little change, with an 0.8% decline in available jobs from the second quarter.
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What Colorado Education and Workforce Leaders Are Saying About The Future of Workforce and Education in Colorado
“When thinking about Colorado’s long-term workforce needs, it’s critical that employers across the state can find the talent they need to adapt to our growing and diverse economy. Streamlining how state government approaches the postsecondary education and training will support Colorado’s overall business climate, further improve our talent pipeline, and ensure we remain competitive as a state,” said Loren Furman, President & CEO, Colorado Chamber of Commerce.