A Buena Vista middle school student on Tuesday will represent Colorado in the 2024 National Civics Bee. Joseph Drexler, a student at Darren Patterson Christian Academy, won the Colorado State Finals to earn his spot to compete at the first-ever national championships in Washington D.C. The goal of the competition is to inspire middle school […]
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 or overwhelmed lately by politics, the government and their civic duty. Seek out multiple news sources to learn what’s happening in your city, state and country and hear it from different perspectives. Get involved in your local community by volunteering or making your voice heard at […]
Denver 7: Joseph Drexler Represents Colorado in National Civics Bee
Heart of the Rockies: Buena Vista’s Joseph Drexler Competes in National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C.
Joseph Drexler of Buena Vista is in Washington, D.C., ready to compete in the National Civics Bee tomorrow. After winning the local and state competitions, Drexler will face off against twenty-seven other state finalists in hopes of claiming the national title. Read more here.
Ark Valley Voice: Joseph Drexler to Compete in Washington DC Tomorrow
As local DPCA (Darren Patterson Christian Academy) student Joseph Drexler prepares to compete in the National Civics Bee competition in Washington, D.C. on the morning of Tuesday, November 12, Buena Vista (BV) Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Liz Morgan encourages members to sponsor the upcoming 2025 competition. “I’m heading to D.C. tomorrow to watch Joseph […]
Colorado Middle School Student to Compete in National Civics Bee
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The winner of the 2024 National Civics Bee Colorado State Finals, Joseph Drexler, will compete today in the national championship in Washington, D.C. The National Civics Bee competition, launched by The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Daniels Fund, […]
Colorado Business Rankings Highlight Need for Regulatory Reform
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its updated Colorado Scorecard for 2024, which annually tracks competitiveness metrics to inform the public on the status of Colorado’s economy. The state dropped in several key rankings related to the business climate and cost of living, […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on State Election Results
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today congratulated its endorsed candidates for the 2024 General Election who won their respective elections yesterday evening. Thus far, 93% of the candidates supported by the Chamber have won their races, with three races still too close to call. […]
Ark Valley Voices: 2024 National Civics Bee in DC to Feature BV Student
After winning the Buena Vista (BV) Civics Bee and taking the top spot at state, local student Joseph Drexler will be heading to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Civics Bee. On Tuesday, November 12, Drexler will compete against twenty-seven other state finalists for a top prize of $100,000. Those unable to make the […]