Hundreds of workers and union activists gathered at the Colorado state capitol on Tuesday to call for changes to the state’s labor laws, which they call outdated and unfair. Colorado Worker Rights United, a new coalition of workers and labor activists, joined a group of progressive state lawmakers who plan to introduce the Worker Protection […]
Colorado Politics: Business groups warn against changes to Colorado’s union law
A major fight is brewing at the state Capitol, where unions plan to push for legislation they said would give workers “more freedom to negotiate for workplace safety and better pay” but which business groups warned would upend a system that is pivotal attracting companies and keeping Colorado economically competitive. … Companies considering operating business […]
Denver Post: Colorado Democrats plan bill to remove state’s unique barrier to union organizing
Flanked by dozens of union members, a group of Colorado Democrats unveiled legislation Tuesday to remove a unique barrier to union organizing in the state. The proposal, which will not be introduced until the legislative session starts in early January, would repeal an 81-year-old requirement that unions in Colorado pass a second election to require […]
Colorado Business Community Responds to Proposed Labor Law Changes
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Colorado business leaders today responded to proposed changes to the state’s labor laws announced at a press conference held by Colorado Workers Rights United. The changes would remove key sections of the Labor Peace Act, which regulates collective bargaining agreements between employers and their […]
KOAA: 165,000 regulations: Colorado Chamber calls for regulatory reform as business rankings decline
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is calling for regulatory reform as their latest Colorado Scorecard showed the state declining in several key business metrics. Loren Furman, the president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber, said they hired a group of economists from outside the state to examine the data. Read more here.
DBJ: Rankings show Colorado’s business climate is worsening, chamber says
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is pointing squarely at state policymakers for drops in Colorado’s business rankings this year. The business organization released the results of its Colorado Scorecard, a rankings tracker that compares the state’s business climate to others across the nation. Launched last year, the scorecard shows several rankings trending downward, which chamber […]
KOAA: Colorado is Dropping in Several Key Rankings According to New Report
Faces Behind the Chamber: Loren Furman
The Colorado Chamber is recognizing members of our staff to highlight the hard work they do to be a unifying voice for business and champion a healthy economic climate to secure Colorado’s future. As President and CEO of the Colorado Chamber, Loren Furman leads the organization with a focus on advancing Colorado’s business community. Loren […]
Leadership Colorado 2025 Program Applications Open Now!
Exciting news – applications for our next Leadership Colorado cohort are open now through December 14th! We believe that on-site, immersive learning with a group of new colleagues is the best way to gain a true understanding of Colorado’s business landscape and positions leaders to achieve new milestones in their careers. Unlike other programs held […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Gazette: Colorado middle schooler set to compete in National Civics Bee Tuesday A Buena Vista middle school student on Tuesday will represent Colorado in the 2024 National Civics Bee. Read more. Denver Post: A 14-year-old government whiz is representing Colorado at the 2024 National Civics Bee Joseph Drexler, 14, has advice for anyone feeling frustrated […]