For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber released the following statement following a prehearing conference by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) regarding the proposed Employee Traffic Reduction Program (ETRP): “The Colorado Chamber raised serious concerns about the original ETRP proposal and its impact on Colorado businesses […]
Colorado Chamber Members Recognized as Outstanding Places to Work
The Denver Business Journal has announced its 2021 Best Places to Work awards, and several Colorado Chamber members have been recognized among the top-rated employers in the state. According to the Journal, employees at each participating company were asked to complete an employee engagement survey measuring 10 key engagement categories focusing on team effectiveness, trust […]
Sheets & Giggles CEO Named One of Forbes Next 1000
Colin McIntosh, Founder and CEO of Sheets & Giggles, was recently featured in Forbes Next 1000, which features the top entrepreneurs around the country. According to Forbes, the list showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite […]
Colorado Chamber Joins Coalition Asking Governor to Veto Costly Environmental Bill
The Colorado Chamber has joined the Intermountain Rural Electric Association and a broad coalition of organizations asking Governor Jared Polis to veto HB 1266, which passed in a last-minute deal in the final days of session with little time for feedback from stakeholders. The coalition sent a veto request letter last week. The bill codifies […]
Colorado Businesses Can Power the Comeback
The state of Colorado is launching a new business tool as part of their “Power the Comeback” campaign, which will encourage businesses to do their part by supporting employees who want to get vaccinated and by promoting policies that create COVID-safe workplaces. Through this campaign, businesses can take the Power the Comeback business pledge. There […]
OP-ED: Lawmakers’ double standard on workplace harassment
As the General Assembly approaches its final weeks, major legislation impacting businesses is getting closer to crossing the finish line. One of those bills is Senate Bill 176, which would implement sweeping changes to Colorado’s workplace harassment laws. The bill is well-intended — no individual should ever face uncomfortable or unsafe situations in the workplace due […]
Governor Announces Incentive Program for Individuals Claiming Unemployment Benefits to Return to Work
Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment announced a program to encourage and incentivize those currently claiming unemployment insurance benefits to return to work. To be eligible for an incentive, Colorado’s unemployed workers must have received at least one week of unemployment benefits of $25 or more between March 28, 2021 and […]
Colorado Chamber Business Survey Addresses Economic Recovery and Key Policy Issues
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the results of a survey on Colorado businesses conducted last week addressing key policy issues, vaccinations, remote work and outlook. The survey was conducted between May 12-14, 2021. “With the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine and loosening […]
ACTION ALERT: A Costly Environmental Proposal Could Stifle Economic Growth
A costly environmental bill is quickly making its way through the Senate that could have severe economic consequences for the state. Senate Bill 200 would impose aggressive caps on greenhouse gas emissions and would give the state’s environmental regulators broad control over virtually any entity that generates greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gasses – produced by cars […]
DBJ: Capitol Business Preview: Workers’ compensation changes on fast track
By Ed Sealover for the Denver Business Journal Sponsors of a bill to allow significant expansion of doctor choice for patients going through the workers’ compensation system originally painted it as one they held little expectations for passing this year, saying instead that it was needed to start a long-term conversation. Not only did Senate Bill […]