Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate GOP wants special session, shades of 2012 in 2024 The 2023 Colorado Chamber MVP Award recognizes 15 lawmakers for their work during the last legislative session. The chamber said the award honors those who led advocacy for the business community, worked with the chamber on economic policies and voted for business […]
Colorado Chamber Recognizes Legislative Rockstars: Jennifer Harpole and Grace McGuire
We are incredibly fortunate to have Colorado Chamber of Commerce members who dedicate their time to the Chamber and its members during the Legislative Session. Two individuals rose up significantly to help with Labor & Employment Issues. Jennifer Harpole, Shareholder at Littler and Grace McGuire, Special Counsel at Littler. Jennifer advises clients on all aspects […]
ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company Awards — Nominations Close July 8th!
The annual Top Company Award is ColoradoBiz’s most prestigious award of the year, and they’ll be accepting nominations in multiple categories through July 8, 2023. Award categories include: Architecture, Aerospace, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Marketing, Real Estate, Technology, and many others. If you know of an outstanding business (or think you’re one!) we invite […]
Leadership Colorado Tours Six Businesses in Northern Colorado
Last week our Leadership Colorado cohort took a tour around Northern Colorado visiting six businesses across a wide variety of sectors. In Loveland, the group visited Lightning eMotors. CEO Tim Reeser talked about their process for converting gas commercial vehicles to being powered by electric batteries, and the future forecast of the EV industry. Visit […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Politics: Colorado Chamber of Commerce assesses 2023 legislative session The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Monday released its review of the 2023 legislative session, and while they raised concerns about the deterioration of Colorado’s economic competitiveness, “the number of bills that made their way to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk that significantly bother business leaders were […]
Free Webinar Series from Colorado REACH: Cultural Stories
Thursday, June 29, 12-1 p.m. Register here: https://www.reach-training.org/services The Colorado Chamber’s partner in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, Colorado REACH offers a free monthly program to members of the Chamber: REACH Cultural Stories. Login over your lunch hour for a monthly hit of inspiration. Everyone has a story to share, and by sharing their story, […]
Colorado Chamber Recognizes a Legislative Rockstar: Sharon Martin!
We are incredibly fortunate to have Colorado Chamber of Commerce members who dedicate their time to the Chamber and its members during the Legislative Session. One of those individuals is Sharon Martin, the Chief Financial Officer of Rocky Mountain Natural Meats. Sharon has over 30 years of experience working in accounting, auditing, and human resources […]
CDLE Revised Rules on Labor Peace and Collective Bargaining
Please be advised that the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment Division of Labor Standards and Statistics has adopted revised rules regarding Labor Peace & Industrial Relations and County Collective Bargaining. The rules become effective on July 1, 2023, and below you will find the final versions of the rules: Labor Peace and Industrial Relations […]
Colorado State Treasurer Discusses SecureSavings, Options for Keeping Employers in Compliance
Deadlines are coming-up for businesses to comply with a new state law requiring employers with five or more workers to offer retirement plans for their employees. The Colorado State Treasurer, Dave Young joined Hunter Railey, Executive Director of Colorado’s SecureSavings program and Kirsten Hunter-Peterson, VP of Workplace Thought Leadership at Fidelity on a call with […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
DBJ: Denver mayoral candidates ‘talk business’ in forum Despite an ad campaign that’s taken a decidedly contentious turn in the weeks leading to a June 6 runoff election, the two candidates vying to be Denver’s next mayor were amicable in explaining their nuanced differences in a forum hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Read […]