Mark your calendars! The next Energy and Environment Council meeting is scheduled for December 11th, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM. The event will take place at the Colorado Chamber office, located at 1700 Broadway, Suite 525 (Atrium Building). If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP by contacting Laura Moss at [email protected]. The Chamber is […]
Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program
Implementation of Colorado’s Producer Responsibility for Recycling program is underway, and the Colorado Chamber wants to keep you in the know. Chamber members are invited to join an interactive, virtual session with Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the producer responsibility organization (PRO) developing the statewide recycling plan for packing and paper products in Colorado. The session […]
Leadership Colorado Explores Lockheed Martin Space with Immersive VR Experiences and Panel on Business Ethics
This month, Leadership Colorado participants had the opportunity to visit Lockheed Martin Space where they gained insights into the company’s advanced deep space programs and innovative GPS satellites that have revolutionized navigation. The visit also focused on the importance of ethics in business, with senior members of Lockheed Martin Space’s ethics department discussing the development […]
Critical Chamber Workforce Initiative Kicks Off Through COEDIT
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade has begun the formal process of organizing the regional talent-development summits program that the Colorado Chamber of Commerce worked hard to establish through House Bill 1365, which passed the Legislature overwhelmingly and was signed into law earlier this year. Chamber leaders pushed for this program, which […]
Commemorating September’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 September. 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 […]
Amazon Hosts Small Business Event at Colorado Chamber
Amazon Government Affairs Director and Colorado Chamber board members, Nico Probst hosted a small business event at the Colorado Chamber offices in which four out of more than 8500 Colorado businesses using the platform convened to discuss the tools that Amazon makes available to businesses. The entrepreneurs were joined by regional directors and constituent services […]
Chamber Alliance Hosts High Performance Boards Workshop
On August 22, Chamber executives and their board members from around the state participated in a training on the principles of strategic, high performing chamber boards, hosted by the Colorado Chamber Alliance. The four-hour workshop led by facilitator, Kimberley Sherwood, explored topics such as the pillars of highly functioning boards, fiduciary responsibilities, and understanding the […]
Update on Special Session Property Tax Bill
The Legislature has convened this week for yet another Special Session to address property tax growth. The decision to convene the Special Session is based on significant concerns by state leaders of two ballot initiatives, 50 & 108, slated for the November ballot. These initiatives are estimated to cost up to $3 billion in state and […]
Updates from the Sales and Use Tax Task Force and Legislative Oversight Committee on Tax Policy
Please see below a couple of items of note from the Sales and Use Tax Task Force and the Legislative Oversight Committee on Tax Policy. Both committees met last week. Sales and Use Tax Task Force The committee discussed bill drafts as well as the future of the interim committee. There have been some discussions […]
Colorado Chamber Regulatory Update
One of the Colorado Chamber’s goals in our Vision 2033 – A Blueprint for Colorado’s Future, is to expand our regulatory engagement based on feedback from our members. In response, Christy Woodward, our Regulatory Affairs Advisor, has been actively involved in proposed rules and regulations on behalf of our members. Please see our comprehensive regulatory report outlining […]