A growing body of research is warning about businesses packing to leave Colorado at a moment when major cities on both coasts are making headlines over departures of corporations and high earners. The studies’ conclusion sits at a crosscurrents with state data, perennially touted by officials, that new business filings are up over last year. […]
How Should Colorado Fund Road Infrastructure? A Conversation with Rep Boesenecker and Tony Milo
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours’ final in-session episode before the the Colorado legislative session comes to a close, we break down legislation tied to a proposed ballot initiative that would reshape how Colorado funds transportation infrastructure. House Bill 1430 would temporarily reduce fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees and other transportation related charges if voters […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1221, House Bill 1222 and House Bill 1223
As the legislative session enters its final stretch, several tax proposals are advancing that could have a significant impact on Colorado employers. This week, we’re watching a package of bills, House Bills 1221, 1222 and 1223, that would increase costs for businesses and add new complexity to the state’s tax system. All three measures have been […]
Attend the Western Mining Summit
Western Mining Summit May 20-22, 2026 Gaylord Rockies Resort 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019 The Western Mining Summit, hosted by the Colorado Mining Association, will take place May 20–22 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver. As the premier regional gathering for mining professionals, this year’s Summit marks the Association’s 150th anniversary and convenes […]
Commemorating May’s Milestones: Recognizing Our Members of 5 and 10+ Years
The Colorado Chamber would like to take a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support of our long-standing members who have been with us for 5 and 10+ years this May. Their dedication to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in our continued growth and success. We extend our appreciation to the following members […]
Wall Street Journal: Entrepreneurs Flocked to Colorado. Now Red Tape Is Driving Some Away.
A vocal band of Colorado software engineers and venture capitalists are increasingly grumbling that their tech haven in the Rocky Mountains is devolving into the place of their nightmares: California. During the 2010s, the stretch from Boulder to Colorado Springs, dubbed “Silicon Mountain” for its concentration of founders, was minting a new startup every 72 […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
CPR: Key labor bill clears Colorado legislature, faces Polis veto for second year in a row House Bill 26-1005, named the Worker Protection Act by supporters, is a top priority for legislative Democrats and the state’s labor unions, while Republicans and business groups, including the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, oppose the measure. Read More… Daily […]
Small Business Spotlight
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. This week’s features include: Travis Bahnsen with A1 Organics Rob McDaniels with Reten Child Care Benefit Patrick Hart with One Call Rentals Brian Blevins with Dumpster Crunchers Learn more about Small Business Week here…
Small Business Feature: Dumpster Crunchers
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Brian Blevins with Dumpster Crunchers Brian Blevins founded Dumpster Crunchers in January 2026 with […]
Berthoud Weekly Surveyor: Gabe Evans pushes to cut red tape, boost energy and build bipartisan solutions
Building productive relationships, bolstering American energy dominance and eliminating the “stranglehold” regulations on the U.S. economy. Those are the goals of freshman Republican Congressman Gabe Evans, Colorado’s representative of the 8th congressional district (CD8), which includes Berthoud, during his first term in Congress. … In his view, “Colorado is strangling its economy and replacing it […]