In honor of Women’s History Month and the Chamber’s Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum happening on March 27. Today’s feature is […]
Denver Regional Talent Summit Addresses Workforce Challenges in Key Industries
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. ARVADA, Colorado – The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted the Denver 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 […]
Denver Post: Colorado labor bill may launch a ballot-box arms race as Gov. Jared Polis’ veto decision looms
A contentious proposal to change a provision of Colorado’s labor law is nearing a final collision point, with Gov. Jared Polis continuing to gesture at a veto and a new ballot measure ratcheting up pressure on negotiations between union and business leaders. … Loren Furman, the president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, […]
Colorado Sun: Colorado would become second state to limit when workers can be fired under union-backed ballot measure
Colorado would become the second “just-cause employment” state in the U.S. should a measure proposed by state union leaders make the 2026 ballot and pass. Initiative 43 would prohibit companies with more than eight employees from firing or suspending a worker without just cause, which is defined in the measure as substandard performance, material neglect, […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Kelly Adams
In honor of Women’s History Month and the Chamber’s Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum happening on March 27. Today’s feature is […]
Total Food Service: Colorado’s Restaurant Industry Seeks Lifeline Through Tip Offset Bill
Keeping a restaurant open and profitable has never been more difficult. Rising food costs due to inflation, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and a highly competitive labor market have created significant hurdles for restaurant owners across Colorado. Recruiting and retaining both front-of-house staff and kitchen employees has become increasingly difficult, especially as wage expectations grow and […]
Parker Chronicle: Parker makes itself known at Capitol
Around 40 of Parker’s elected officials, town staff and business owners spent a day at the state Capitol to learn how and why they should lobby for the town’s interest. The group heard from state representatives and the executive director of the Colorado Competitive Council, which is a nonprofit organization focused on economic development and […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on SB 5 Clearing House Committee
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today released the following statement in response to Senate Bill 5 passing in the House Committee on Business Affairs and Labor. The bill seeks to remove key provisions of the Labor Peace Act and disrupt the balance that has been achieved […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Honorees for Inaugural “Companies that Rock the Rockies”
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today has announced the honorees for the inaugural “Companies that Rock the Rockies” program, a new initiative recognizing Colorado employers creating the best workplace cultures for their employees. “We are proud to recognize businesses that go above and beyond to build […]
Compete Colorado: House Bill 1208: Price controls for a minimum wage mistake
What happens when the price of eggs soars? People buy fewer eggs and start looking for substitutes. What would happen if, say, government set a $10 minimum price on a dozen eggs, higher than the usual price in stores these days? People would buy fewer eggs, yet producers would want to sell all the eggs […]