About Jenn Penn: Owner and Principal of Dome Strategies Education: Colorado State University EXECs Class Year: 2014 The Colorado Chamber sat down with Jenn Penn to talk about her experience in the EXECs Advocacy Program. Highlights from the interview are below (edited for length and clarity): Tell us about what you do and what it’s […]
Colorado Chamber Raises Concerns About Aggressive Air Quality Regulations
Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) held a meeting this week to address several issues of concern to the Colorado Chamber, including the implementation of certain SB 181 requirements, regional haze, and the possible redesignation of the Denver area’s air quality to “serious” nonattainment. John Jacus, Chair of the Colorado Chamber’s Energy & Environment Council, […]
Colorado Chamber Asks EPA to Consider Economic Impacts of Air Quality Designation
The Colorado Chamber yesterday submitted comments to the EPA regarding its pending decision on whether to reclassify the Denver area’s air quality designation from “moderate” to “serious.” If it proceeds, the reclassification would result in immediate and long-term damage to the state economy. “The Colorado Chamber believes the attainment extension granted to then-Governor Hickenlooper is […]
OPINION | Business community seeks common ground on family leave
Op-Ed by Loren Furman for Colorado Politics The latest developments arising from Colorado’s newly-formed Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Task Force are cause for concern that the process to create balanced policy on such an important issue could be undermined. The task force was created by the legislature this year after a proposed state-run, […]
Colorado Chamber Urges State Agencies to Focus on Consumer Choice & Controlling Costs in Health Care
The Colorado Chamber submitted comments this week to the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) and the Division of Insurance (DOI) regarding the establishment of a public option health care program which you can also check out here. The HCPF and DOI have been holding stakeholder meetings throughout the summer following the […]
Colorado Chamber to EPA: Proposed Rule Threatens Colorado Business Climate
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today provided comment in a public meeting held by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its proposed rule to reclassify the Denver area’s air quality designation, which would severely impact the Colorado business community. The hearing was held in direct response […]
Highlights from the Colorado Chamber’s 2019 Congressional Luncheon
Last month the Colorado Chamber hosted its biennial congressional luncheon, featuring U.S. Reps. Jason Crow, Diana DeGette, Doug Lamborn, Joe Neguse, and Ed Perlmutter. Colorado’s congressional delegation is known for its collaboration and bipartisanship, and that working relationship was on display as they discussed the issues of trade, health care, economic development, space command, and […]
COLORADO POLITICS: Colorado Congress reps talk economy, health care, immigration at Denver luncheon
By Caitlin Curley, Colorado Politics A panel of Colorado’s U.S. congressional representatives discussed the state’s recent successes and current issues at a Colorado Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday in Denver. U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter, Diana DeGette, Doug Lamborn, Joe Neguse and Jason Crow answered questions about trade deals, the economy and Colorado’s growth at the […]
Collaboration and Bipartisanship of Colorado Congressional Delegation the Focus of Colorado Chamber Luncheon
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The collaborative working relationship among Colorado’s congressional delegation was on display at the Colorado Chamber’s biennial congressional luncheon today, featuring U.S. Reps. Jason Crow, Diana DeGette, Doug Lamborn, Joe Neguse, and Ed Perlmutter. The representatives addressed members of the Colorado Chamber for a bipartisan […]
EXECs Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Erker, Class of 2016
About Jeff Erker: Current member of the Colorado Chamber Board of Directors Sr. Vice President for FCI Constructors Inc. Education: Colorado School of Mines Hometown: Burlington, Colorado (born and raised) EXECs Class Year: 2016 The Colorado Chamber sat down with Jeff Erker to talk about his experience in the EXECs Advocacy Program. Highlights from the […]