Democratic members of Colorado’s House and Senate on Tuesday announced the introduction of a slew of bills that would reduce corporate tax deductions and sever Colorado’s tax regime from recent federal changes to the tax code. … Rhonda Sparlin, Colorado partner-in-charge for tax and financial-consulting firm RubinBrown, earlier told The Sum and Substance, the news […]
Steamboat Pilot: Democrats propose bills to decouple Colorado businesses from new tax breaks, revive tax credit for low-income families
Democratic state lawmakers are preparing to roll out a package of bills that would end a suite of tax breaks for businesses and direct that money to a new child tax credit for lower-income families. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce has not yet taken a position on the bills, but President and CEO Loren […]
Heart of the Rockies Radio: Deadline Today for Upper Arkansas Valley Students to Enter Civics Bee
Today is the final day for Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition organized locally by the League of Women Voters and the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. Students enter by submitting a four-paragraph essay proposing a creative idea to improve their community. The top-scoring essay […]
Black History Month Feature: Xcel Energy
In honor of Black History Month, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing Black business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and job creators who have grown their businesses from the ground up and are core to our local Colorado communities. Today’s feature is Robert Kenney with Xcel Energy Robert Kenney is president of Xcel Energy’s Colorado Operating Company, the […]
Denver Gazette: Greeley-based Alquist emerges as leading 3D construction printing company
One might say that Zachary Mannheimer is a bit of a riverboat gambler — a calculated one, though. As founder and chairman of Greeley-based Alquist 3D, Mannheimer didn’t follow the most conventional path into the world of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) for commercial and home construction. … Although Colorado has experienced a bit of a […]
The State of Child Care in Colorado: A Discussion with Nicole Riehl and Sen. Mark Baisley
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover sits down with Nicole Riehl, president and CEO of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), and Sen. Mark Baisley, to discuss the state’s role in child care. Riehl outlines the benefits of legislation aiming to expand the access and affordability of child care through […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 62
As the legislative session continues, lawmakers are taking up bills that could have wide-ranging impacts on how businesses operate across the state. This week, we’re watching a bill that would significantly change how rodent control is handled in Colorado. Senate Bill 62 would prohibit the sale, distribution or use of certain rodenticides and rodent glue […]
Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Weigh in on Tax, Workforce and Employment Proposals
The Colorado Chamber Tax Council and Labor & Employment Council convened to hear from guest speakers, discuss legislation affecting the business community and take positions on bills. The Tax Council was joined by two guest speakers, Caroline Nutter, legislative coordinator for the Colorado Fiscal Institute (CFI), and Sen. Cathy Kipp, chair of the Colorado Senate […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest: Business Advocates Set 2026 Legislative Priorities as Colorado Lawmakers Face Budget Shortfall “We’re still not competitive with other states,” Furman says. “Cost of doing business, we’re No. 38 in the nation. Cost of living, we’re No. 47. We’re still No. 6 as being one of the most regulated states […]
Board Member Highlight: Stacey Campbell Featured on CBS Colorado
House Bill 1005, a bill that would overhaul Colorado’s longstanding labor laws by removing the second election from the Labor Peace Act, was heard in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee last Thursday. The bill was passed in committee along party lines. Colorado Chamber Board Member and Chair of the Chamber’s Labor & Employment […]