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In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup

Axios Denver: Colorado’s “coolest” creation takes luxury off-road
What they’re saying: “EarthRoamer is a shining example of the innovation and world-class manufacturing happening” in the state, Colorado Chamber president and CEO Loren Furman said in a statement. It’s “a truly one-of-a-kind product,” Furman added.
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Denver 7: EarthRoamer wins Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest
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KOAA News 5: Coolest Thing Made in Colorado winner.
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The Colorado Sun: Colorado was recently dinged for its business climate. Here’s how companies want to fix it
Last spring, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce shared a dismalreport: Nearly 100 companies had left Colorado or chose another state since 2019. The state has become more expensive compared to its peer states (including Utah, Idaho and Arizona), and is the sixth-most regulated, if you count all the laws (Texas and California have more).
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CPR: Colorado think tank worries about competition under Amendment 87’s graduated income tax
In addition to prominent business groups including the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Jared Polis and Gov. Elect Phil Weiser also came out against the measure.
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Colorado Chamber Joins National Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Bipartisan Permitting Reform Legislation
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and hundreds of business organizations across the country in a coalition letter urging Congress to pass the bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026.
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Gazette: GUEST OPINION: Now, we must work harder to keep business here
Colorado businesses now face a top state income tax rate that has nearly doubled, the largest proportional increase in the corporate income tax rate in our state’s history.
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Law Commentary: Colorado Voters Approve Income Tax Overhaul, Raising Rates on High Earners
The proposal divided prominent Colorado Democrats. Gov. Jared Polis, Gov.-elect Phil Weiser and former U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar opposed the overhaul, citing concerns about its economic consequences. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce also warned that higher taxes could weaken the state’s competitiveness and discourage business investment.
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Denver Post: Business groups lost on Amendment 87, now they want the money spent wisely
“The passage of Amendment 87 makes Colorado even less competitive and drives businesses to reduce their investments or locate elsewhere,” said Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce.
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2026 Election Results: What They Mean for Colorado Businesses
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce will continue to serve as the leading voice for employers, working with elected officials from both parties to advance policies that strengthen Colorado’s economy, support job creation and ensure our state remains competitive.
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City Biz: How Colorado’s Higher Damages Caps Could Affect Business Liability and Insurance Costs
The higher damages caps originated in a legislative compromise reached in 2024 involving Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.
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Denver Post: Amendment 87 supporters declare victory for major rewrite of Colorado’s tax code, affecting all taxpayers
In a statement, Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, one of the groups that opposed 87, said businesses are already struggling with rising costs as they try to make payroll and support their employees.
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Colorado Sun: Colorado voters approve Amendment 87, imposing higher income taxes on top earners
“We are incredibly disappointed that Amendment 87 has passed,” Colorado Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Loren Furman said in a statement Friday. “Small business owners work their entire lives to achieve the American dream, but this measure will penalize them for achieving that dream.

“Many of these employers are already struggling with rising costs to make payroll and support their employees,” she said. “These tax increases will force businesses to make difficult decisions about wages, hiring and future investments.”
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