This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser to discuss the issues shaping Colorado’s business climate. The conversation covers regulatory reform, workforce development, Colorado’s tax system, the Labor Peace Act and the state’s growing energy needs as data centers consider site development […]
ColoradoBiz: Colorado and Chamber Launch Group to Speed Permitting for Reduced Emissions Projects
DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Tuesday the creation of a working group aimed at streamlining permitting for projects designed to reduce emissions from manufacturing, energy production and other industrial sectors. … Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman said collaboration between industry, government and environmental groups is needed to address […]
Governor Polis and Colorado Chamber Unveil New Working Group to Cut Red Tape and Speed Up Permitting For Green Economy Investments Like Low Emission Manufacturing, Transmission and More
For media inquiries, please contact Ben Picotte at [email protected]. DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation (Colorado Chamber) announced a new working group to speed up permitting for development that will reduce emissions from manufacturing, energy production, and other industrial sectors. This working group brings together state agencies, businesses, and non-governmental […]
CBS Colorado: Colorado Chamber Study Cited in Republican Primary Gubernatorial Debate
How is Colorado Strengthening Its Talent Pipeline?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we are discussing how a streamlined workforce development system would help employers form partnerships to develop talent across the state. Host Ed Sealover sits down with Bobbie Wolfe, senior consultant for sector partnerships and industry at the Colorado Workforce Development Office, who provides an overview of the work […]
Breaking Down the Biggest Business Bills of the 2026 Legislative Session with Meghan Dollar
Now that the 2026 legislative session has officially concluded, Colorado Chamber Office Hours is taking a look back at the biggest bills from the session businesses need to know about. Host Ed Sealover is joined by Meghan Dollar, SVP of governmental affairs and political operations for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, to break down the […]
Gov. Polis Signs Chamber-led Landmark Regulatory Reform Legislation
The Colorado Chamber applauded Gov. Jared Polis’ signing of Senate Bill 137 on Thursday, the Chamber’s priority legislation to strengthen Colorado’s regulatory review process. Polis also signed Senate Bill 189, a Chamber-backed update to Colorado’s artificial intelligence law. SB 137 addresses concerns identified over several years of research by the Colorado Chamber on the impact […]
Wallet Watchdog Update: Chamber Secures Key Amendments to Costly Bills
The Colorado Chamber continues to advocate for balanced policies that protect consumers’ wallets and support a competitive business environment. Last week, two bills that would have significantly increased costs for Colorado businesses and consumers were successfully amended to address concerns raised by Chamber members. As introduced, House Bill 1272 would have set extensive requirements for […]
Job Killer Update: Chamber Secures Major Wins on Bills Threatening Colorado Jobs
The Colorado Chamber continues to deliver results through its “Job Killers” campaign by addressing legislation that would threaten Colorado jobs, investment and economic growth. A construction bill likely to put jobs at risk was successfully amended last Wednesday to address concerns from the construction industry, while two burdensome tax bills and a proposal likely to […]
How Should Colorado Fund Road Infrastructure? A Conversation with Rep Boesenecker and Tony Milo
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours’ final in-session episode before the the Colorado legislative session comes to a close, we break down legislation tied to a proposed ballot initiative that would reshape how Colorado funds transportation infrastructure. House Bill 1430 would temporarily reduce fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees and other transportation related charges if voters […]