Colorado Democrats unveiled a suite of bills Tuesday that aim to divorce the state tax code from recent federal changes — generating extra state revenue that would be used to provide at least some money to low and middle-income families with children. … But in the business community, people worry about the proposals hamstringing Colorado’s competitiveness […]
Colorado Politics: Democrats want to decouple Colorado from federal tax breaks
Democratic members of Colorado’s House and Senate on Tuesday announced the introduction of a slew of bills that would reduce corporate tax deductions and sever Colorado’s tax regime from recent federal changes to the tax code. … Rhonda Sparlin, Colorado partner-in-charge for tax and financial-consulting firm RubinBrown, earlier told The Sum and Substance, the news […]
Steamboat Pilot: Democrats propose bills to decouple Colorado businesses from new tax breaks, revive tax credit for low-income families
Democratic state lawmakers are preparing to roll out a package of bills that would end a suite of tax breaks for businesses and direct that money to a new child tax credit for lower-income families. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce has not yet taken a position on the bills, but President and CEO Loren […]
Heart of the Rockies Radio: Deadline Today for Upper Arkansas Valley Students to Enter Civics Bee
Today is the final day for Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition organized locally by the League of Women Voters and the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. Students enter by submitting a four-paragraph essay proposing a creative idea to improve their community. The top-scoring essay […]
Black History Month Feature: Xcel Energy
In honor of Black History Month, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing Black business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and job creators who have grown their businesses from the ground up and are core to our local Colorado communities. Today’s feature is Robert Kenney with Xcel Energy Robert Kenney is president of Xcel Energy’s Colorado Operating Company, the […]
Denver Gazette: Greeley-based Alquist emerges as leading 3D construction printing company
One might say that Zachary Mannheimer is a bit of a riverboat gambler — a calculated one, though. As founder and chairman of Greeley-based Alquist 3D, Mannheimer didn’t follow the most conventional path into the world of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) for commercial and home construction. … Although Colorado has experienced a bit of a […]
Board Member Highlight: Stacey Campbell Featured on CBS Colorado
House Bill 1005, a bill that would overhaul Colorado’s longstanding labor laws by removing the second election from the Labor Peace Act, was heard in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee last Thursday. The bill was passed in committee along party lines. Colorado Chamber Board Member and Chair of the Chamber’s Labor & Employment […]
Denver Gazette: EDITORIAL: Another pointless mandate — another blow to Colorado business
High school chemistry might have inspired you to prank mom by asking her for some “dihydrogen monoxide” at dinner. Of course, you were deflated when she brought you a glass of water without even arching an eyebrow; she had taken chemistry in high school, too. And that’s the most the authors of House Bill 26-1121 […]
Heart of the Rockies Radio: Deadline Extended for National Civics Bee Entries
Middle school students in the Upper Arkansas Valley have more time to enter the National Civics Bee, as the application deadline has been extended to February 17. The nonpartisan competition is organized locally by the League of Women Voters and the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. Students enter by submitting a four-paragraph essay proposing a creative […]
Black History Month Feature: Colorado Association of REALTORS
In honor of Black History Month, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing Black business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and job creators who have grown their businesses from the ground up and are core to our local Colorado communities. Today’s feature is Tyrone Adams with Colorado Association of REALTORS Tyrone Adams is the chief executive officer of the Colorado […]