We are pleased to announce changes in leadership for the Colorado Chamber’s Governmental Affairs and Energy & Environment policy councils. Policy councils are at the core of the Colorado Chamber’s work, offering a unique opportunity for Chamber members to add their expertise to our policymaking and influence legislation and regulations that impact business. Melissa Osse, […]
Colorado Chamber Submits Letter to Governor Polis Regarding the GEMM 2 Rulemaking
The Colorado Chamber has played an active role as a party in the proposed Greenhouse Gas and Energy Management for Manufacturing Phase 2 (“GEMM 2”) Rule before the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC). The GEMM 2 rule will set standards and guidelines for GHG emissions in the manufacturing sector. The Chamber has filed several motions […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Post: A heavier regulatory burden has Colorado business leaders looking elsewhere, poll says Colorado business leaders are much less worried about finding new workers than they were a year ago, but they have increasingly soured on the state’s regulatory climate, and a host of new labor laws passed in recent years are cited as […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Politics: Regulatory burdens top concerns of Colorado business leaders: Poll The primary concern of business leaders in Colorado has shifted from a lack of workers to an excess of regulations, a new poll found. Read More… DBJ: Colorado Chamber members report ‘astounding’ level of concern for statewide regulations, poll finds A survey of Colorado […]
Legislative Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force Meets with a Presentation from the Chamber
The Task Force is made up of industry, legislators, and state and local government representatives to look at policies to simplify Colorado’s complicated tax system. One of the largest pieces of policy to come out of the task force is the creation of the Sales and Use Tax System (SUTS) which is intended to further […]
Attention All Employers: New Unemployment Insurance System Coming that Impacts You!
Employer Training Workshop on MyUI Employer Details: Please join us for a Training Workshop with representatives from the CO Department of Labor and Employment’s Unemployment Insurance Division. The Department is launching a new unemployment insurance reporting system this fall, known as MyUI Employer+. This system upgrade will impact ALL employers that pay unemployment insurance and the Training Workshop […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
House Digest: Whatever Happened To Wad-Free Bed Sheet Laundry Detangler After Shark Tank Season 13? Wad-Free is based in Denver, Colorado, and is proud to be made in the USA. After “Shark Tank,” the company was a finalist in the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest. Read More CBS Grand Junction: […]
Leadership Colorado Visits Lockheed Martin Space
Last week, our Leadership Colorado group had the opportunity to visit Lockheed Martin Space! During their visit, they attended a Leadership panel comprising of Kristine Farley, VP of Enterprise Performance; Tonya Ladwig, VP of Human Space Exploration & Orion Program Manager; and Mike Patton, VP of Product Center. Maria Demaree, VP and General Manager and a Chamber […]
Meet us on the Pickleball Courts
Don’t miss the most fun event of the year at the beautiful Broadmoor! The fastest growing sport in the country, Pickleball. It evolved from original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout North America and is now taking off in other parts of the world. You are guaranteed to have a great […]
You are Invited…Recognition of the Chamber’s MVP Legislative Award Recipients and Future Forum Panel
Where Colorado’s key stakeholders address the state of the current and future economy, Colorado’s infrastructure, innovation, workforce, legislation, and we will recognize the 2023 Chamber’s MVP Legislative Award Recipients! August 31, 2023 @ 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM Location: The Broadmoor Hotel Address: 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO Fees/Admission: For sponsorship opportunities, contract Tricia Smith Registration and […]