Gazette: Polis rolls out new council to promote Colorado’s economic competitiveness

Amid increasing concerns about Colorado’s economic health, Gov. Jared Polis’ new council seeks to strengthen affordability and competitiveness to anchor businesses in the state. … Colorado’s history of business health is now trending downward and “two-thirds of business leaders now believe the state’s economy is on the wrong track, according to the chamber’s latest poll,” […]

Opportunity to serve on Federal Trade Advisory Commission

Please see the below opportunity to serve on the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee: The Department of Commerce requests nominations for membership for the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC or Committee). The ETTAC is a non-discretionary committee that provides consensus advice to the Environmental Trade Promotion Working Group of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee […]

Opportunity to Attend a Celebration of Colorado Small Businesses

Please join us and our newest Colorado Chamber partner, Mastercard, for an event celebrating Colorado’s small businesses.  During the event, there will be announcement of a grant opportunity to support small businesses to ensure the State’s economic drivers have the tools and infrastructure needed to operate efficiently and effectively.  Please see the event flyer for […]

Environmental & Sustainability Climate Action Task Force Update

Please see the below update on the Environmental & Sustainability Working Group formalized by Governor Polis and which was the top priority of the Colorado Chamber’s Task Force that met for two years: Background: The Working Group includes six business representatives as well as Office of the Governor’s staff, six State agency leaders and three […]

ColoradoBiz: Colorado forms Governor’s Competitiveness Council to assess business climate

Colorado has formed a public-private council to evaluate the state’s business climate and recommend changes to economic policies and regulations. … An executive committee is overseeing the council’s formation. Its members include representatives from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Colorado Community College System, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Business Roundtable, […]

Denver Post: Colorado’s competitive edge has dulled: State seeking to understand why

Over the past 18 months, the Colorado economy has seen the number of payroll jobs fall by 6,200. … “Colorado’s drop in the rankings reinforces what the Chamber’s strategic research has already shown,” Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman said in a release. “Regulatory burdens, housing, rising costs and workforce needs remain key issues affecting […]

Ark Valley Voice: Colorado State Civics Bee Competition to be Held Friday, July 24 in Denver

Colorado’s state competition for The National Civics Bee® will be held in Denver from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24. It will be held at the University of Denver Welcome Center in Daniels Great Hall (2000 Buchtel Boulevard South). The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosts the competition in partnership with the Daniels […]

Colorado Politics: Will Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ independent streak define his legacy?

Sometimes aligned with his party and at other times apart from it, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has spent much of his tenure charting his own course. … Polis’ pro-business, pro-market posture compared to other Democratic governors earned him positive reviews from the business community, particularly from the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Loren Furman, the chamber’s […]