Colorado’s hospital systems aren’t just a network of clinics and emergency rooms — they are also one of the state’s largest economic engines. … A report from the Colorado Chamber Foundation noted that Colorado is now the sixth most regulated state in America. Its analysis put the number of regulations here at roughly 200,000, just […]
Axios Denver: Denver restaurants scale up to survive
It’s getting harder to be the little guy in Denver’s restaurant scene. Why it matters: Denver still loves its independent neighborhood joints — but the economics increasingly reward operators who can get bigger. … A Q2 jobs report from the Colorado Chamber Foundation and Aspen Technology Labs, out this week, found restaurants had the steepest decline in […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Two New Council Chairs
The Colorado Chamber is pleased to announce Alicia Gelinas, CPA, President and CEO of the Colorado Society of CPAs, as the new Chair of the Tax Council. Gelinas brings extensive experience in the accounting profession and a deep understanding of the tax and regulatory issues affecting Colorado businesses. Her professional background also includes public accounting, […]
Fox 31: Colorado Sees Growth in Job Postings, Salaries and Outdoor Recreation Hiring.
Fox 21: Colorado Job Market Sees Growth in Second Quarter
Colorado Job Market Returns to Growth as Outdoor Recreation Hiring Surges
For media inquiries, please contact Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber Foundation and Aspen Technology Labs today released their jobs report for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, showing renewed growth in job vacancies statewide, rising wages and notable strength in the outdoor recreation industry. The report utilizes Aspen’s database of more […]
Inside the Race to Manage Colorado’s Money
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover explores the race for Colorado state treasurer, examining how the candidates for office would strengthen the state’s business environment and invest public funds. Democratic candidate Jeff Bridges shares his approach to investing Colorado’s treasury pool, tracking state spending and improving the office’s existing programs. Republican […]
Award-Winning Journalist Ed Sealover to Moderate Colorado Chamber Gubernatorial Forum
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced that Ed Sealover, award-winning journalist, vice president of strategic initiatives and editor of The Sum & Substance for the Chamber, will moderate its upcoming gubernatorial candidate forum. The forum features Democratic nominee Attorney […]
Complete Colorado: Colorado regulatory burden, affordability drives business exodus
Colorado’s deteriorating business climate takes center stage in a recent episode of Independence Institute’s* public affairs tv show Devil’s Advocate, as host Jon Caldara and Colorado Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Furman look at companies fleeing the state, and what policymakers could do to reverse the trend. … Furman points to burdensome employment mandates, […]
Faces Behind the Chamber: Ryan Hecht
The Colorado Chamber is recognizing members of our staff to highlight the hard work they do to be a unifying voice for business and champion a healthy economic climate to secure Colorado’s future. As Director of Communications for the Colorado Chamber, Ryan Hecht leads and executes communications strategies that increase awareness of the Chamber’s work, […]