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 […]
DBJ: Unemployment taxes are becoming burdensome, but Colorado government could help if it wants
By Ed Sealover for the Denver Business Journal At the end of March, Colorado owed $1 billion to the federal government for loans that allowed it to continue paying unemployment insurance benefits after the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund went broke in August. Also, the state expected to receive $3.9 billion in new stimulus payments from […]
Swire Coca-Cola, USA Breaks Ground on a New Facility in Colorado Springs
New Colorado Chamber member Swire Coca-Cola USA this month announced breaking ground on its new facility in Colorado Springs. The 145,000 square-foot facility is set on a 17.27-acre parcel that will house Swire’s 140 employees. The new facility was designed for efficiency, with west-facing open concept architecture and glass walls to maximize natural heat and […]
NEW VIDEO: Support Colorado Businesses, Prioritize Jobs
Colorado businesses are facing one of the worst economies in our state’s history. Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans are out of work and many businesses will not survive the impact of COVID-19. Despite these challenges, a recent study found that newly passed laws and regulations will amount to $1.8 billion in new costs per year […]