With the 2025 legislative session ending in less than a week, our last “What We’re Watching” feature is a bill that aligns with one of the Colorado Chamber’s most important priorities – improving government regulatory processes. Senate Bill 305, which cleared its final legislative hurdle this morning and is on its way to the governor, […]
Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Hold Last Meetings of Session
In the last few weeks of the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado Chamber Tax and Government Affairs Councils had their final meetings of the session to take positions on legislation and received updates previously discussed bills. The Colorado Chamber took a position on the following bill: Tax Council Positions: HB 1296: Oppose to Amend The bill […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Aspen Times: Colorado job vacancies jump in the first quarter of 2025 amid economic uncertainty, but experts warn of possible slowdown Colorado’s labor market saw a 12.8% growth in job postings from January through April, ranking third highest nationwide and notably outpacing the national growth rate of 7.7%, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation and […]
Commemorating May’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 May. 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 […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 306
We’ve now entered the final stretch of the 2025 legislative session, with two weeks left and many bills left to pass (or kill). One major priority of the Colorado Chamber’s this session has been implementing regulatory reform to create transparency and address some of the major pressure points facing the business community. A key component […]
Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Discuss Environmental Legislation
The Colorado Chamber’s Energy & Environment and Regulatory Affairs Councils held their last meetings of the 2025 legislative session this week to discuss key legislation. The Regulatory Affairs Council received updates on legislation that would reinstate emissions requirements for large buildings and increase the regulatory burden for Colorado building owners. The group also discussed landfill […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Steamboat Pilot: Three Steamboat Springs Middle School students advance to state-level National Civics Bee competition Hosted by the Craig Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, nine students from Routt and Moffat counties participated in a live quiz […]
Save the Dates: Upcoming Policy Council Meetings
April 25th – Tax Council – Thank you to our sponsor Silverstein & Pomerantz LLP April 29th – Governmental Affairs Council – Thank you to our sponsor Pinnacol Assurance! View a complete list of upcoming events…
Chamber Councils and Alliances Meet on Tech, Legal Reform & Employment Bills
This week, the Colorado Chamber’s Labor & Employment Council, Legal Reform Alliance and Technology Alliance met to take positions on key legislation and receive updates on bills moving through the final weeks of the legislative session. The Technology Alliance was joined by Sen. Robert Rodriguez and Jeff Riester, director of legislative affairs and senior assistant […]
Workforce, Wisdom, and Impact: Pinnacol Assurance and Leadership Colorado Lead the Way
Last week, Leadership Colorado hosted its inaugural program in partnership with Pinnacol Assurance, where participants had the opportunity to gain insight into Colorado’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. With the generous support of Pinnacol’s executive leadership, including CEO John O’Donnell and Vice President of Public Affairs Wes Parham, the program featured a dynamic panel […]