Recent developments headlining the news have tempered previously strong optimism about the economic outlook among U.S. business owners. Across market cycles, one of the toughest challenges for business leaders is navigating an uncertain market. With trade and tax policies in flux, and the outlook for global growth and inflation changing in real-time, it is critical […]
Aspen Times: Colorado job vacancies jump in the first quarter of 2025 amid economic uncertainty, but experts warn of possible slowdown
Colorado’s job postings surged by nearly double the national rate during the first quarter of 2025, pointing to a strong start to the year — but experts can’t say the same for their predictions going into quarter two. Colorado’s labor market saw a 12.8% growth in job postings from January through April, ranking third highest […]
Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers may table attempted TABOR reckoning as labor union, hospital fights linger in final days
Just over a week remains in the Colorado legislature’s 2025 session — and a number of the Democratic majority’s marquee proposals remain in limbo. Big tax and labor bills are still unresolved as the end of the session approaches. Time pressure is mounting in other fights, including one between hospitals and the drug industryover how […]
Ark Valley Voice: Zach Leon Wins 2025 Buena Vista Civics Bee
Middle school students from Buena Vista (BV) schools competed in the 2025 National Civics Bee® regional competition on Sunday, April 27. The event was hosted by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund, and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It was sponsored and run […]
9 News: Business Buzz: Construction defects, recession concerns and the latest from Colorado’s legislature
From concerns over a recession to bills making their way through the state legislature, Ryan Frazier and Ed Sealover with the Colorado Chamber discuss the latest Colorado business headlines. Watch the segment here.
Colorado Job Vacancies Jump in First Quarter of 2025
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Aspen Technology Labs (Aspen) today released their jobs report for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Utilizing Aspen’s database of more than 9 million job vacancies worldwide from over 200,000 companies, the report provides real-time workforce and jobs […]
Buena Vista-area Middle School Students Compete in National Civics Bee® Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. BUENA VISTA, Colorado – Middle school students from Buena Vista-area schools competed in the 2025 National Civics Bee® regional competition on April 27. The event was hosted by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the […]
Law Week Colorado: Bill Targeting Prices, Wages Set by Surveillance Data Shelved by Colorado Legislature
In January, the Federal Trade Commission released a report that stated that a person’s browser history or precise location can be used to give them different prices for the same goods and services. … Business groups from across the state also testified in their opposition of the measure, including Meghan Dollar, the Colorado Chamber of […]
Colorado Chamber Bipartisan Regulatory Reform Bill Introduced in Senate
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – A major component of the Colorado Chamber’s comprehensive legislative package to improve the state’s regulatory climate was introduced today in the Colorado Senate. The bipartisan Senate Bill 306 would place certain state agencies under regular performance audits by the state. The regulatory reform initiative […]
Vail Daily: Colorado economists warn of rising home prices, job losses as tariffs hit construction materials
Builders in Colorado are bracing for tariffs on common construction materials like steel and aluminum to move down the chain. Some experts predict the end result will likely bring up home prices and lose business for local contractors that can’t absorb the cost increases, but others argue it could be good for business in the […]