In honor of Black History Month, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing Black business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and job creators who have grown their businesses from the ground up and are core to our local Colorado communities. Today’s feature is Robert Kenney with Xcel Energy Robert Kenney is president of Xcel Energy’s Colorado Operating Company, the […]
Denver Gazette: Greeley-based Alquist emerges as leading 3D construction printing company
One might say that Zachary Mannheimer is a bit of a riverboat gambler — a calculated one, though. As founder and chairman of Greeley-based Alquist 3D, Mannheimer didn’t follow the most conventional path into the world of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) for commercial and home construction. … Although Colorado has experienced a bit of a […]
Board Member Highlight: Stacey Campbell Featured on CBS Colorado
House Bill 1005, a bill that would overhaul Colorado’s longstanding labor laws by removing the second election from the Labor Peace Act, was heard in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee last Thursday. The bill was passed in committee along party lines. Colorado Chamber Board Member and Chair of the Chamber’s Labor & Employment […]
Denver Gazette: EDITORIAL: Another pointless mandate — another blow to Colorado business
High school chemistry might have inspired you to prank mom by asking her for some “dihydrogen monoxide” at dinner. Of course, you were deflated when she brought you a glass of water without even arching an eyebrow; she had taken chemistry in high school, too. And that’s the most the authors of House Bill 26-1121 […]
Heart of the Rockies Radio: Deadline Extended for National Civics Bee Entries
Middle school students in the Upper Arkansas Valley have more time to enter the National Civics Bee, as the application deadline has been extended to February 17. The nonpartisan competition is organized locally by the League of Women Voters and the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. Students enter by submitting a four-paragraph essay proposing a creative […]
Black History Month Feature: Colorado Association of REALTORS
In honor of Black History Month, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing Black business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and job creators who have grown their businesses from the ground up and are core to our local Colorado communities. Today’s feature is Tyrone Adams with Colorado Association of REALTORS Tyrone Adams is the chief executive officer of the Colorado […]
Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest: Business Advocates Set 2026 Legislative Priorities as Colorado Lawmakers Face Budget Shortfall
Colorado lawmakers returned to the state capitol on Jan. 14 facing an $850 million budget shortfall, which means they will have to continue the belt-tightening approach of the 2025 session. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is continuing its campaign to make Colorado’s business climate more competitive, President and CEO Loren Furman says. “We’re still […]
CBS Colorado: Contentious Colorado labor union bill clears first hurdle of 2026 legislative session
Less than a year after Gov. Polis vetoed a bill to overhaul Colorado’s labor unionization law, a House committee approved a new bill that’s essentially a carbon copy of the old one. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is among those opposing the legislation. Stacey Campbell with the chamber suggests the bill is a solution […]
Chaffee County Times: Upper Arkansas Valley Civics Bee entry extended to February 17
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools have until February 17, 2026, to submit short essays proposing a creative idea to improve their communities for the National Civics Bee. According to the National Civics Trust website, sponsor of the Civics Bee, the deadline was extended due to the widespread […]
Complete Colorado: Democrats push price controls for ‘captive’ Colorado consumers
A price control measure has been introduced in the Colorado legislature aimed at third party delivery apps and so-called “captive” audience vendors, sparking significant opposition from a variety of business interests. House Bill 26-1012 is part of a package of legislation majority Democrats have in mind to regulate consumer prices and limit what the bill […]