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 […]

Colorado Chamber: “Fair Workweek” Bill Would Drive Business Out of State

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced its opposition to House Bill 1118 filed in the state legislature this week. The bill imposes broad new regulations and restrictions on how employers manage employee workweek schedules and pay. “Businesses have a choice in where they can locate, […]

New Colorado Chamber Federation Will Strengthen Small Business and Local Chamber Advocacy

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the establishment of the Colorado Chamber Federation, formalizing its partnership with local chambers of commerce and expanding access to free membership for certain small businesses. Under the new initiative, small businesses that are current members of their […]

PHOTOS: Colorado Chamber Kicks Off 2023 Legislative Session

Last night the Colorado Chamber hosted its annual Colorado Business Day event, the 2023 legislative kickoff reception! It was a full house as we were joined by Chamber members and key elected officials – including the Speaker of the House and the Governor. At our event, we honored Rep. Shannon Bird and the late former […]