Many communities of color are advocating for cleaner air, water, and land in their communities. Their push for environmental justice could soon see significant progress. According to research released earlier this year in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, Denver’s communities of color breathe dirtier air than white residents. … President and CEO of Colorado […]
DBJ: Governor, business groups, trial lawyers reach compromise to avoid ballot war over lawsuit damages
With four days left in the legislative session, business groups, the governor’s office, legislative leaders and trial lawyers announced a compromise avoiding a ballot box battle over altering or removing noneconomic damage caps in lawsuits. The groups introduced a bill Sunday to increase noneconomic damages in civil lawsuits and have agreed to withdraw dueling ballot […]
Daybreak Colorado: Jobs Report shows More Jobs are Getting Filled
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Chaffee County Times: BV kids represent Chaffee County at State Civics Bee
Buena Vista students Andee Quilico, Joseph Drexler and Simon Allen will be competing in the Colorado State Civics Bee on Friday, May 17. At the Buena Vista Civics Bee on April 14, Quilico, Drexler and Allen finished 3rd, 2nd and 1st, respectively. The first-place winner of the statewide competition will receive a $1000 cash prize […]
Denver 7: Colorado lawmakers to consider new climate deal struck by unlikely partners
Colorado lawmakers will spend the final days of this year’s legislative session considering a major climate deal reached between two groups that rarely agree. … The Colorado Chamber, which had strongly criticized environmental legislation that was introduced earlier this year by Democratic lawmakers, released a statement in support of the new deal. “We applaud the […]
Small Business Feature: R&R Head Labs
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is James Repenning with R&R Head Labs R&R Head Labs, located in Denver, is a unique […]
Small Business Feature: Palmer DCS
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Lynn Weberg with Palmer DCS With nearly 50 years of experience delivering custom industrial control […]
CPR: ‘We would lay our arms down:’ Is this the end of the property tax wars, or just another battle?
It’s a very special time of year. Spring buds are blooming. The fields have greened. And the state legislature is going to have another very complicated, very costly argument about property taxes. Yes, once again, state lawmakers are debating a big plan to reduce property tax rates. Once again, they’ll be racing to do it […]
Colorado Chamber Celebrates Finalists for 2024 National Civics Bee® Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER — Middle school students across Colorado competed in the 2024 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 […]