Colorado lawmakers returned to the state capitol on Jan. 14 facing an $850 million budget shortfall, which means they will have to continue the belt-tightening approach of the 2025 session. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is continuing its campaign to make Colorado’s business climate more competitive, President and CEO Loren Furman says. “We’re still […]
CBS Colorado: Contentious Colorado labor union bill clears first hurdle of 2026 legislative session
Less than a year after Gov. Polis vetoed a bill to overhaul Colorado’s labor unionization law, a House committee approved a new bill that’s essentially a carbon copy of the old one. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is among those opposing the legislation. Stacey Campbell with the chamber suggests the bill is a solution […]
Chaffee County Times: Upper Arkansas Valley Civics Bee entry extended to February 17
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools have until February 17, 2026, to submit short essays proposing a creative idea to improve their communities for the National Civics Bee. According to the National Civics Trust website, sponsor of the Civics Bee, the deadline was extended due to the widespread […]
Compete Colorado: Democrats push price controls for ‘captive’ Colorado consumers
A price control measure has been introduced in the Colorado legislature aimed at third party delivery apps and so-called “captive” audience vendors, sparking significant opposition from a variety of business interests. House Bill 26-1012 is part of a package of legislation majority Democrats have in mind to regulate consumer prices and limit what the bill […]
Heart of the Rockies Radio: Middle School Students Invited to Apply for National Civics Bee
Middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools across the Upper Arkansas Valley are invited 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 may enter the competition by submitting a four-paragraph essay that proposes a […]
Ark Valley Voice: National Civics Bee Deadline Extended to February 17
More time is now available for middle school students hoping to participate in The National Civics Bee. The essay deadline has been extended by two weeks. The widespread impact of winter storms, including school closures, postal service delays, and power and internet outages across the nation, prompted the extension. The original due date was Tuesday, […]
Black History Month Feature: Kodiak Interiors 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 Darius McCurty with Kodiak Interiors Group Darius McCurty serves as chief financial officer of Kodiak Interiors […]
Colorado Politics: More people are now leaving Colorado than moving here from other states
It’s finally happened. Buried in all the self-congratulatory reports about Colorado reaching the 6 million mark in population last year was news that should be keeping our political leaders up at night. … CSI has also argued that a sharp increase in legislative bills and regulations may be inhibiting economic growth and competitiveness. In 2024, […]
Denver Gazette: EDITORIAL: Colorado must make way for data centers
Colorado has become a leading state for innovative technology companies to set up shop. The question is: Can — and will — we keep it up? That may depend on whether we’re hospitable to data centers, a critical element of the 21st century economy, especially in the age of AI. They are central to the […]
Pagosa Daily Post: Colorado Chamber Interviews Minority Leader Cleave Simpson
In a special bonus episode this week, Colorado Chamber of Commerce host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson to discuss the Republican Party’s plans for the session. Senator Simpson details the importance of a balance between energy costs and sustainability, differences between Colorado’s urban and rural districts and Colorado’s efforts […]