For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today released its 2025 Annual Report, providing an overview of key victories and policy issues facing employers statewide. The report also measures the progress and status of the Colorado Chamber’s 2025 Legislative Agenda, which focused heavily on improving the state’s regulatory environment after a recent […]
Aspen Times: Wage theft crackdown bill is now law, but debate over how it may affect smaller employers is ongoing
One of the bills to emerge from Colorado’s eventful legislative session was House Bill 25-1001, which strengthened worker protections against wage theft and enforced overtime laws. While several groups support the bill’s goal, others are concerned about the impact of stricter penalties on small businesses. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, which had originally shown […]
Westword: What Does the Passage of HB25-1208 Mean for Restaurant Workers?
HB25-1208 is finally law. After months of heated debate and multiple rounds of legislative revisions, Colorado’s controversial tipped wages bill was signed last week by Governor Jared Polis — but big questions remain about how cities like Denver and Boulder will respond. … As a last-minute compromise to get the bill past the House Finance […]
Denver Post: Gov. Jared Polis sets personal record for vetoes — with grumbles from fellow Democrats
Gov. Jared Polis set a personal record for issuing vetoes in a single legislative session this year — and, potentially, made history as the first Colorado governor to veto a bill that passed the General Assembly unanimously. The 11 vetoed bills touched on a raft of issues: social media regulations, new rules for ride-hailing companies […]
Gazette: GUEST COLUMN: What I learned at the Colorado Civics Bee
A healthy democracy depends on informed, active citizens who understand they have the power and the responsibility to make their voices heard, whether at the Colorado Capitol or on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. That’s why the National Civics Bee is so vital: it inspires, equips and empowers the next generation of engaged Americans. I […]
Northwest Regional Talent Summit Addresses Workforce Challenges in Key Industries
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. EDWARDS, Colorado – Vail Valley Partnership today hosted the Northwest 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 summit focused on addressing workforce challenges in […]
9 News: Colorado Civics Bee champion will head to D.C. for national finals
Cameron Parker explains how he competes in a Civics Bee and what he’s looking forward to at the national finals in Washington D.C. Watch the full segment here.
Axios Denver: 16th Street’s reopening offers hope for downtown’s future
The heart of downtown Denver is beating again — even if only temporarily — after the pandemic brought it to a standstill. The latest: A rebranded 16th Street reopened over the weekend with more than 70 vendors, bold new art installations, a World Cup climbing competition — and, most critically, crowds. … What they’re saying: […]
9 News: National Civics Bee: Colorado State Finals
Watch the full broadcast of the Colorado State Finals of the National Civics Bee here!