Colorado Chamber Votes to Support Amendment 77 on November Ballot

The Colorado Chamber’s Executive Committee this week voted to support Amendment 77, which would give more gaming options and revenue to the three gaming cities in Colorado – Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. Specifically, the proposal would amend the Colorado Constitution to allow voters in the three gaming cities to support increase betting […]

DBJ: Business groups urge governor, Colorado regulators to not adopt 2,000-foot oil well setbacks

By Ed Sealover for the Denver Business Journal A collection of 41 Colorado businesses and business groups are asking Gov. Jared Polis and the state’s top oil and gas regulators to reconsider requiring oil and gas wells be at least 2,000 feet from homes. The letter, sent Monday, argued the 2,000-foot well setback being considered by the commissioners […]

New Report Reveals Prop 118 Could Run Out of Money Almost Immediately

A new report released by the nonpartisan Common Sense Institute (CSI) this week has found that Proposition 118, a ballot measure which would create a paid family and medical leave insurance program in Colorado, would likely require a higher payroll tax than projected to remain solvent. If passed, Prop 118 would impose an initial .9% […]

The Colorado Chamber Launches Colorado Workers for a Better Business Climate

 The Colorado Chamber today launched Colorado Workers for a Better Business Climate, a project for working Coloradans who recognize that a healthy state business climate benefits everyone. The project will keep working Coloradans informed about state policies impacting the business community, from legislation to issues at the ballot box. A key focus of the […]

Colorado Chamber Votes to Oppose Paid Leave Ballot Initiative

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today voted to oppose Proposition 118. If passed by voters this November, it would create a new $1.3 billion state-run family and medical leave insurance program that would be managed by the Colorado Department of Labor […]

Colorado Chamber Members Recognized as Outstanding Women in Business

The Denver Business Journal has released its 22nd annual special report of Outstanding Women in Business, which included several business leaders with Colorado Chamber member companies. Nominations of these extraordinary women were judged and selected by the Business Journal Editorial Board. Notably, Colorado Chamber Board Member Roberta Robinette with AT&T was named the 2020 winner […]

Colorado Businesses Embracing Working-from-Home, New Survey Shows

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the results of its fourth COVID-19 business impact survey. The survey was conducted between July 27-29, 2020 and focused on companies’ work-from-home policies, financial outlooks, and the federal stimulus. “Colorado employers care deeply about the health and […]

Colorado Chamber Board Votes to Support Initiative 304

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced its support for Ballot Initiative 304, which is currently in the signature collection process for approval by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. “All too often when lawmakers or advocacy groups look to create costly new state […]

Colorado Chamber Announces Candidate Endorsements for November 2020 Election

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced endorsements of state legislative candidates for the November 2020 General Election. The bipartisan list of endorsements follows an extensive vetting and interview process and approval from the Colorado Chamber’s Political Action Committee and Board of Directors. “These […]