PHOTOS: The Colorado Chamber 2023 Women’s Forum

Last night, the Colorado Chamber hosted its inaugural 2023 Women’s Forum! This new event brought together over 150 women in business to network and hear from a panel of leaders in business about mentorship, professional development and more. Special thanks to our panelists for leading an engaging discussion: Maria Demaree, Vice President & General Manager, […]

Colorado Chamber Supports Employee Home-Buying Tax Credit Legislation

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced its support of House Bill 1189, which would create a state income tax credit for businesses that financially assist with an employee’s purchase of a primary residence. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Shannon Bird, Rep. Ron Weinberg […]

Colorado Chamber Hires Award-Winning Journalist Ed Sealover, Announces New Chamber-Owned News Site

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the hiring of Ed Sealover as vice president of strategic initiatives and editor of The Sum & Substance, a new chamber-owned online publication that will cover Colorado’s legislative and political news related to the business community. “Ed’s […]

GAZETTE OP-ED: ‘Fair workweek’ would crush Colorado’s job creators

By Loren Furman for The Gazette As Coloradans, we’re exceptionally proud to live and work in such an inspiring state. It’s irrefutable that our quality of life, access to outdoor recreation and natural beauty, and sense of community sets us apart. While our strengths as a state are unmatched, it doesn’t come without challenges — […]

Biz West: Estes chamber opposes Fair Workweek Employment Standards bill

ESTES PARK – The executive committee of the Estes Chamber of Commerce has voted to join the Colorado Chamber of Commerce in opposing state House Bill 1118, the “Fair Workweek Employment Standards” bill. … According to a statement issued Tuesday by the Estes Chamber, “Estes Park is a seasonal town supported by a diverse group […]

Business Groups Join Together on Environmental Sustainability through Colorado Chamber-led Task Force

DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the creation and launch of its Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force, bringing together diverse industry groups to support a cleaner environment in Colorado. The task force will allow for collaboration among businesses operating in Colorado to identify and promote efforts to improve the environment […]

Colorado Chamber Announces Coalition Against “Fair Workweek” Bill

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced a growing coalition of diverse business and industry groups opposed to House Bill 1118, the fair workweek scheduling bill. The Chamber has raised concerns that the proposal would drive businesses out of the state and hurt Colorado’s economic competitiveness. […]

EDITORIAL: An assault on Colorado’s service economy

From The Gazette Editorial Board The other shoe has dropped — with the weight of a wrecking ball — in the wake of last November’s election. Colorado’s rebuff of Republicans on the ballot appears to have emboldened legislative Democrats to draw a bead on the business community as never before. That became clear as news […]

Colorado Chamber Testifies in Support of Affordable Housing Legislation

This week, SVP of Governmental Affairs Meghan Dollar testified on the first Chamber-supported bill of the legislative session in front of the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee. Senate Bill 1 echoes one of the Chamber’s key priority issues: addressing the affordable housing crisis in Colorado to support our workforce. Our SVP of Government Affairs […]