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 April. 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 […]
Colorado Chamber Council and Alliances Convene to Take Positions on Legislation
This week, the Colorado Chamber Government Affairs Council, Legal Reform Alliance and Technology Alliance gathered to discuss upcoming legislation affecting the business community and received updates on the remainder of the legislation session from key leaders. The Government Affairs Council was joined by Rebecca Kisner, chief of staff for the Colorado House Democrats and Nathan […]
What We’re Watching: SB 181
We’ve crossed the halfway point in the 2024 legislative session and the coming weeks will be critical for bills moving through the process. This week, the Colorado Chamber’s Government Affairs Council took an “opposed” position on SB 181, a late-filed bill that would create a new “fee” on alcohol products. The fees would be imposed […]
Chamber Day at the Capitol 2024
More than 60 representatives of local chambers of commerce from around the state, including chamber executives, staff, business members and volunteers joined the Colorado Chamber for this year’s 2024 Chamber Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 26. Participants were welcomed by Colorado Chamber President & CEO, Loren Furman who shared recent research on Colorado’s […]
Leadership Colorado Discovers the Secret Ingredient in Snooze, an A.M. Eatery’s Delicious Food
This week, Leadership Colorado participants met at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery’s Denver headquarters to learn about the restaurant industry, which accounts for 10% of our state’s workforce and adds $426 million in state sales tax to the Colorado economy. With seventy successful restaurants in nine states, the cohort learned about Snooze’s core values from Brianna […]
Chamber Energy & Environment Council Opposes HB 1359
On Wednesday, the Colorado Chamber’s Energy & Environment Policy Council convened and opposed HB 1359, which requires several layers of notifications to the public by oil and gas operators. The bill requires the oil and gas industry to notify the public for incidents involving air emissions or water contamination, public conveyances and that result from […]
What We’re Watching: SB 165
Earlier this month, the Colorado Chamber announced its list of Job Killers of the 2024 legislative session. Among those bills is Senate Bill 165, which passed its first committee hearing this week despite significant opposition from the business community. In the week ahead of the hearing, the Chamber pushed out an action alert among its […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
CPR News: Relief for homeowners, seniors are some ideas for Colorado’s long-awaited property tax reforms In contrast, Commissioner Loren Furman, leader of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, said that extending current cuts “is one of the most meaningful pieces that this commission could be focused on.” Read More… Gazette: El Paso County students participate in […]
Colorado Chamber Holds Legislative Candidate Training Program
The Colorado Chamber today hosted a Legislative Candidate Training Program which provided nonpartisan educational resources and training to state-level political candidates to establish foundational knowledge essential to public policy making in Colorado. The program is an expansion of the Colorado Chamber’s current Political Program that includes a robust candidate interview and endorsement process. The expansion is […]
Colorado Chamber Labor & Employment Council Discusses Workforce Bills and Opportunity Now 2.0
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce held its Labor and Employment Policy Council meeting on Wednesday to discuss legislation for the 2024 session. The Council was joined by Marie Pecoraro, strategic advisor of business engagement & workforce advancement with the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and Jessica Kostelnik, senior policy advisor of workforce […]