For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today called on lawmakers to oppose a series of bills that would worsen the state’s cost of living crisis. Through its new “Wallet Watchdog” campaign, the Chamber is identifying proposals in the 2025 Legislative Session that will create new […]
Northeast Regional Talent Summit Addresses Workforce Challenges in Key Industries
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. FORT COLLINS, Colorado – The Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland chambers of commerce today hosted the Northeast Regional Talent Summit in partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce assisted in the coordination of industry group participation. The […]
Black History Month Feature: CRJ Ventures
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 Jay C. Barry with CRJ Ventures Jay C. Barry is the founder and CEO of CRJ […]
Colorado Tech Industry Report Reveals Colorado as a Leader in National Tech Growth
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. Colorado Technology Association (CTA) unveiled the 2024 Colorado Tech Industry Report this morning at the organization’s annual Colorado Tech Summit + APEX Awards. The report provides valuable insights into Colorado’s growing technology sector and highlights its significant economic, workforce, and community contributions. With more than 120 […]
Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate passes union-backed bill amid objections from business community
The Colorado Senate on Tuesday passed a proposal to eliminate a key requirement before a labor group can negotiate with a company to impose dues on non-union members. The fate of Senate Bill 005, which senators sent to the House following a 22-12 party-line vote, remains uncertain. … Colorado Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren […]
Colorado Newsline: Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval
The Colorado Senate gave final approval to a bill Tuesday that would make it easier to form unions in Colorado, following hours of arguments in opposition from Republicans last week. Senate Bill 25-5 would eliminate a second election mandated by Colorado’s Labor Peace Act to form a union, a requirement that is unique to Colorado. […]
Business Community Response to SB 5 Passage in Senate
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Leaders in the Colorado business community today responded to the passage of Senate Bill 5 on third reading in the Senate. The bill would remove key provisions of the longstanding Labor Peace Act. “Over the last few weeks, the Colorado Chamber and our coalition […]
Black History Month Feature: Gomez Howard Group
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 Gerri Gomez-Howard with the Gomez Howard Group Gerri Gomez-Howard is the chief executive officer and founder […]
Westword: Proposed Colorado Law Would Cut Base Wages for Denver’s Tipped Employees
In the last ten years, the minimum wage for tipped workers in Denver has more than tripled and the resulting increase in labor cost has played a major factor in the closure of many local restaurants. Now, state lawmakers are considering a bill that would roll back those increases. … Groups backing the bill include […]
Denver 7: Proposed wage-related bill hopes to bring relief to struggling Colorado restaurant owners
For the last four years, Roy Benoit and wife Casey Keller have prided themselves on serving up good food and good memories at Wendell’s Diner on Tennyson Street in Denver. “It’s not a clock-in-clock-out type of gig, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Benoit said. … On Friday, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce […]