Colorado’s business climate is back under the microscope as new numbers land on lawmakers’ desks and in corporate boardrooms. A fresh chamber analysis, backed up by local reporting, links rising regulation to a wave of company exits and job losses, setting up an early fight at the Capitol as another packed legislative season kicks off. […]
Denver Business Journal: Colorado loses dozens of firms as regulatory burden mounts, chamber report finds
Palantir, one of Denver’s highest-profile corporate residents, made major headlines in January when it moved its headquarters to Miami, but it wasn’t alone — dozens of other companies have been quietly leaving Colorado in recent years. That’s according to a report released by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, which has tracked the exodus. Read more here.
How Can Colorado Build a Stronger Talent Pipeline?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we are breaking down a proposal aimed at streamlining Colorado’s workforce development system. House Bill 1317 would create a more unified approach to talent development and establish a transition plan to better align the state’s workforce programs with employer needs. Host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Speaker […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1317
Workforce development continues to be a top issue for Colorado employers, and a bill making its way through the legislative process aims to address these challenges by better aligning Colorado’s higher education and workforce development programs. House Bill 1317 would create a transition advisory committee to develop a plan for integrating oversight of postsecondary education and workforce […]
Colorado Chamber Backs Housing and Workforce Bills, Opposes Overreaching Regulations
The Colorado Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Council met this week to take positions on key legislation, discuss strategy on proposals moving through the legislature and receive updates about anticipated energy and health care bills. Governmental Affairs Council Positions: HB 1308: Support This legislation would require municipalities to approve applications to split a property into two new […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Gazette: New rules to cut cancer-causing pollution under consideration Industry groups, including oil and gas companies, utilities and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, argue the rules go too far, cost too much and overlap with existing federal requirements. They want narrower rules, more flexibility on deadlines and fewer new paperwork burdens. Read More… Colorado […]
Commemorating April’s Milestones: Recognizing Our Members of 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 10+ years this April. 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 who are […]
Fox 31: Colorado is Number One Nationwide for Aerospace Employment
Colorado Politics: Front Range cities oppose Democratic proposal to permit lot‑splitting as a path to affordable housing
Colorado lawmakers are pressing ahead with a plan to let homeowners split their lots to make room for smaller, more affordable houses. The proposal has drawn sharp opposition from Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver and other Front Range cities that argue it undermines local control over land use. … House Bill 1308 faces opposition from Aurora, […]
Business Leaders Rally in Support of Regulatory and Rule Reform as SB 137 Clears First Committee
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce applauded the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 137 out of the Senate Finance Committee today after its first legislative hearing. The bipartisan bill, which is the Chamber’s priority legislation for 2026, creates more robust standards […]