Colorado Politics: ‘Fair scheduling’ bill pits Colorado’s progressive legislators against business interests
A measure expected to be introduced imminently in the state House, backed by some of the General Assembly’s most progressive Democratic lawmakers, would require almost every food and beverage or retail business in the state to pay those employees “predictability pay” when they are sent home and don’t work the scheduled hours. —– Loren Furman, […]
Chamber collaborations key part of representing businesses
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is in the solutions business. We believe a strong business environment equals a strong and thriving economy. We advocate for industry growth and pro-business policies to support and improve the cost of doing business; the quantity of educated skilled workers; and Colorado’s critical infrastructure, which include roads, telecommunications, water and […]
These factors are hurting Colorado business competitiveness, study says
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce worked with business consulting firm Dietrich Partners to survey company leaders’ perceptions about the current business ecosystem as well as the state’s strengths and vulnerabilities. What emerged in the Colorado Competitive Landscape Report was a mixed bag of reasons that the state continues to attract top talent and companies seeking […]
A GREAT UNKNOWN As Democrats hold an advantage at the Capitol, business leaders vie for seats around the negotiating table.
Colorado Chamber President/CEO Loren Furman and Colorado Competitive Council Director Rachel Beck said they expect legislators to try again to establish an Employee Trip Reduction Program that would seek to limit single-occupancy vehicle trips by employees to workplaces. Read the complete article by Ed Sealover in the Denver Business Journal.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards
The Colorado Chamber is the Coordinating Sponsor for the 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards taking place Friday, January 12 at the Sheraton Downtown Denver. The luncheon kicks off the annual state holiday by recognizing businesses, individuals and nonprofits that exemplify the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by demonstrating outstanding social […]