This week, 31 rising leaders from 25 Colorado companies started their year in Leadership Colorado! Participants learned about the work the Colorado Chamber of Commerce is doing to champion a pro-business Colorado, refreshed their knowledge of state government from a presentation by Joe Rice, Director of State and Local Government Relations at Lockheed Martin Space, […]
Legislative & Business Policy Primer
The Colorado Chamber is hosting a Legislative & Business Policy Primer for candidates in the 2024 election. This program will include non-partisan education and training on key public policy issues and provide essential knowledge for potential state legislators. The Program will be facilitated by two highly reputable state economists: Henry Sobanet, Former Director, Governor’s Office […]
Chamber Tax and Health Care Policy Councils Take Positions on Legislation
The Colorado Chamber Tax and Health Care Councils both recently met to discuss upcoming bills, take positions and receive updates on other legislation. Representative Marc Snyder, Chair of the House Finance Committee, joined the Tax Council last Friday to discuss the tax landscape and his expectations for the session. Rep. Snyder served a 12-year tenure […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1075
Committee hearings at the capitol are in full swing for the 2024 session, and the Colorado Chamber’s lobby team has been active in providing testimony on several bills impacting the business community. One bill we’re watching closely this week is HB 1075, which requires the state to consider a statewide universal single-payer health care system […]
Colorado Chamber Recognizes a Legislative Rockstar: Rachel Quintana
The Colorado Chamber wants to recognize our amazing members that go above and beyond in their work to support our organization. Rachel Quintana with Ernst & Young has not only done a great job of representing the Colorado Chamber on the Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force during the interim, but she is also […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
The Colorado Sun: Colorado short-term rental owners opposed to effort to quadruple their taxes plan to descend upon Capitol in protest In the last week, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, the Colorado Bankers Association, the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, the Vail Valley Partnership and Colorado Ski Country have taken […]
The Colorado Chamber is Hiring!
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Vice President of Regulatory Affairs to be part of the Chamber team. The creation of this position is an integral part of the Colorado Chamber’s Vision 2033 – A Blueprint for Colorado’s Future, and in direct response to concerns with a growing and burdensome regulatory environment in […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1008
It’s a busy week ahead for legislation impacting businesses at the state capitol, with many bills getting their first committee hearings. One major bill that the Colorado Chamber is watching this week is HB 1008 regarding wage claims for construction contractors. While the bill specifically targets the construction industry, the sponsors have indicated that it […]
The Government Affairs Council Opposes Harmful Short-term Rental Legislation
The Colorado Chamber’s Government Affairs Council held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss upcoming 2024 legislation. The group was joined by several speakers from the Governor’s Office, including Allie Jennings (Legislative Director), Eleni Angelides (Deputy Legislative Director), Casey Badmington (Senior Legislative Advisor) and Jamie Short (Legislative Coordinator). The speakers provided insight into the priorities of […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Post: Money begins to pour into Colorado Democratic primaries, with legislators cutting checks Loren Furman, the president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, said business groups broadly were looking to back more moderate candidates. Read More… Gazette: PERSPECTIVE: Colorado has fallen behind in economic growth The 2024 state legislative session is underway, […]