March 31st – Regulatory Affairs Council – This council meets at 2:00pm April 10th – Health Care Council – Thank you to our sponsor Bristol-Meyers Squibb! April 16th – Labor & Employment Council – Thank you to our sponsor Great Range Bison! April 23rd – Energy & Environment Council – Thank you to our sponsor […]
Snooze’s Heart-Centered Leadership Serves Up Valuable Lessons for Leadership Colorado Participants
This week, Leadership Colorado participants gathered at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery’s Denver headquarters for an inside look at the restaurant industry—an essential sector that employs 11% of Colorado’s workforce and generates $426 million in state sales tax revenue annually. With 70 successful locations across 10 states, Snooze provided an open forum for discussions on leadership, […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1286
The Colorado Chamber has taken positions on 45 bills so far with about seven weeks left of the legislative session. One of these bills, which is currently on our Wallet Watchdog list, is House Bill 1286. This bill would require all employers statewide to ensure employees aren’t exposed to temperatures above or below a certain […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Post: Colorado labor bill may launch a ballot-box arms race as Gov. Jared Polis’ veto decision looms Loren Furman, the president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, said Friday that she interpreted the ballot measure both as a legitimate desire of labor unions and as a negotiating tool to ensure SB-5 is passed […]
Rep. Valdez Discusses Upcoming Legislation with Chamber Energy and Environment Council
The Colorado Chamber’s Energy and Environment Policy Council met Wednesday to discuss upcoming legislation for the 2025 session and received a regulatory update from Chamber staff. The council also heard from Rep. Alex Valdez, Chair of the House Energy and Environment Committee. Rep. Valdez outlined his priorities for the session, discussed budgetary challenges at the […]
Wallet Watchdog: Health Insurance, Tax Bills Would Increase Costs on Coloradans
The Colorado Chamber has added two new bills to its “Wallet Watchdog” campaign, an initiative identifying proposals in the 2025 Legislative Session that will create new costs and increase consumer prices for Coloradans. HB 1296 is essentially a tax increase on companies and consumers that currently benefit from certain tax credits under state law. The bill […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 48
It’s a big day for business bills at the Capitol this afternoon with a series of major bills up in committee hearings this afternoon. One bill scheduled for the Senate Health and Human Services Committee is Senate Bill 48, which would require all health insurers in Colorado to cover anti-obesity medication for the treatment of […]
Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Discuss Key Bills as Legislative Session Continues
With the second half of the 2025 legislative session officially underway, Colorado Chamber Tax, Labor & Employment and Health Care Policy Councils met to take positions on key legislation and receive updates on upcoming bills. The Labor and Employment Council was joined by Misti Ruthven, strategy officer for the Office of Economic Development and International […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1277
As the 2025 legislative session approaches its midway point, the Colorado Chamber has taken positions on more than 40 bills so far. One bill we’re watching this week is House Bill 1277, which is set to get its first hearing today in the House Energy & Environment Committee. The Colorado Chamber took an “opposed” position […]
Commemorating March’s Milestones: Recognizing Our Members of 5 and 10+ Years
The Colorado Chamber would like to take a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support of our long-standing members who have been with us for 5 and 10+ years this March. Their dedication to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in our continued growth and success. We extend our appreciation to the following members […]