It’s easy to get lost in politics but, in the end, its good policy that makes the difference for families, businesses and the future of Colorado. Despite the partisan bickering, mudslinging and spin that typically reign supreme in an election year, there is some good news and good policy in the state legislature. It comes […]
PERSPECTIVE: Will unemployment insurance crush Colorado’s job creators?
The tremendous economic upheaval of the last two years has taken its toll on our economy. Since 2020, Colorado businesses have fought hard to survive, recover, and thrive. We’re not there yet. The pandemic has continued to strain Colorado’s economy, impacting businesses of all sizes, and altering the fabric of our local communities. For nearly […]
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Chamber Members Bring Attention to Economic Impact of Increasing Unemployment Premiums
Colorado businesses press state lawmakers for $600 million in unemployment relief
Colorado businesses are pushing state lawmakers to alleviate pressure on their bottom lines by putting at least $600 million toward a trust fund benefiting unemployed workers. ….. “Without any financial relief, that all falls on the shoulders of employers to have to pay back, through no fault of their own,” said Loren Furman, president and […]
2022 Legislative Session Begins with Similar Political Messages…
ASCP Announces 2022 Board of Directors
The Association of State Chamber Professionals (ASCP) is proud to announce its 2022 Board of Directors: President – Stephanie Snyder, The State Chamber of Oklahoma President-Elect – Kelly Wolf, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Immediate Past President – Brock Hesler, Indiana Chamber of Commerce Secretary/Agenda Chair – Kelly Boutwell, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry […]
DBJ Cover Story: ‘WE ARE STILL RECOVERING’
Business leaders ask Colorado Legislature for restraint By Ed Sealover for the Denver Business Journal Businesses that have suffered whiplash over the past 22 months are bracing for legislators to return to the state Capitol on Jan. 12 for their annual 120-day session. Recent government policies have lurched from Covid-19-prompted shutdown to aid infusion to […]