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 […]
Colorado Chamber Supports Tip Credit Legislation to Protect Colorado Restaurants
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced its support of House Bill 1208, which would ensure that local governments adopting higher minimum wages also implement the maximum allowable tip offset under state law. This legislation will help Colorado restaurants keep their doors open after experiencing […]
Denver Gazette: Colorado Senate votes to repeal Labor Peace Act as opponents call it a ‘declaration of war’
Colorado senators Thursday advanced a bill that would eliminate a key requirement before a labor group can negotiate with a company to impose dues on non-union members. The proposal, which would delete key provisions of an 80-year old labor law dealing with union elections, still needs the Senate’s final approval. Assuming the Senate ultimately passes the bill, […]
Colorado Chamber 2025 Business Survey: Employers United in Need for Regulatory Reform
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today released the results of its 2025 poll of Colorado businesses covering key economic and policy issues relevant to the statewide business community. The survey of 169 business leaders was conducted by Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates, a nationally-recognized firm with […]
Denver Post: Audit of Colorado pollution, labor regulations is part of draft bill supported by legislative and business leaders
The Colorado state auditor would study a decade’s worth of environmental, labor and hospital regulations under a bill being drafted by legislative leaders with the backing of a prominent business group concerned about the state’s economic competitiveness. The proposal is a bipartisan response to calls from business groups and Gov. Jared Polis — amid industry […]
Black History Month Feature: Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce
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 Dr. Angelic Cole with the Colorado Black Chamber Dr. Angelic Cole is the president and CEO […]