In Colorado, we pride ourselves on being different, for good reason. Colorado has long thrived on a careful balance between opportunity and accountability, growth and fairness, innovation and stability. That balance has made our state a destination for employers and workers alike. We’re not beholden to the extremes of either coast, and we don’t let […]
Colorado Politics: Colorado workers urge Gov. Jared Polis to sign bill on choosing doctors for injuries sustained at work
Workers from around the state and members of a nonprofit organization focused on workers’ compensation reform are urging Gov. Jared Polis to sign a bill allowing individuals injured at work to choose the doctor to treat them for their injuries without restrictions. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce opposed the bill because members didn’t feel […]
The Center Square: New Colorado law calls for studying single-payer health care
Colorado will soon be studying model legislation to potentially implement a single-payer health care system. Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 25-045 into law, which directs the University of Colorado’s School of Public Health to produce a study on single-payer model legislation and report back to the legislature by the end of 2026. … The […]
Loveland Reporter Herald: Windsor to host National Civics Bee contest
The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the regional competition for the National Civics Bee in Windsor on Wednesday, May 21. The event will take place at 5-7 p.m. at the Aims Community College Windsor Campus, 1130 Southgate Drive. Read […]
Rachel Beck Selected as Colorado Chamber Foundation Executive Director
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber Foundation today announced the selection of Rachel Beck as executive director, effective June 1, 2025. Beck has more than 20 years of experience in local and state public policy development, campaign management and bringing together diverse stakeholders to build consensus on […]
Colorado Politics: Labor groups, allies urge Gov. Jared Polis to sign union bill into law
Labor groups, along with allies in the Colorado legislature, gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday to press Gov. Jared Polis to sign a bill that would eliminate a key requirement before unions can negotiate over imposing fees on non-union members. … Loren Furman, President & CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, called the […]
Greeley Tribune: Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce to host regional civics competition for middle schoolers
The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce will host a regional competition for the National Civics Bee. Local middle school students will compete from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at Aims Community College, 130 Southgate Drive, Windsor. Competitors will test their civics knowledge in a live quiz event and by answering questions from judges, according to […]
Western Regional Talent Summit Addresses Workforce Challenges in Key Industries
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado – The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Western 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 […]
KDRO: Three local students advance to 2025 Colorado Civics Bee competition
Congratulations to Camilla B. of Saint Gabriel Classical Academy, Izabella S. of Manitou Springs Middle School, and Sophia M. of Lewis Palmer Middle School for making it to the 2025 State-Level National Civics Bee Competition! These are three out of fifteen students selected thus far from around the state as finalists. According to the Colorado […]
Colorado Chamber Celebrates Finalists for 2025 State-Level National Civics Bee® Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Middle school students across Colorado competed in the 2025 National Civics Bee® regional competitions throughout the state in recent weeks, with finalists advancing to the state-level competition hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. […]