Essay submissions for the National Civics Bee are due on Jan. 22, 2024. The Chaffee County League of Women Voters and the BV Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring this year’s bee with the Colorado and National Chambers of Commerce. The contest is open to middle school students from BV and surrounding areas. Students’ essays should […]
Ark Valley Voice: Buena Vista’s Civics Bee Entry Deadline Fast Approaching
The deadline for middle school students to enter the Annual Civics Bee is just a few days away on January 22, 2024. The National Civics Bee encourages students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade to participate by engaging in civics and contributing to their communities. The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce co-sponsors the National Civics […]
PHOTOS: Colorado Chamber Kicks Off 2024 Legislative Session
Last night the Colorado Chamber hosted its 2024 Legislative Kickoff Reception! It was a full house as we were joined by Chamber members and key elected officials – including the Speaker of the House, the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader. At our event, we honored Senator Rachel Zenzinger with the Business Defender […]
CBS News: Colorado Employer Survey
CBS News: Gov. Jared Polis makes bleak observation about the state of housing in Colorado in his State of the State
Gov. Jared Polis says the state of our state is strong. That was his message during his yearly address but, while such speeches are usually rosy in nature, he also shared a jarring perspective on housing in Colorado. “In our state, there’s a sense of hopelessness and despair around housing, that’s on par in some […]
CSR: Minority Leader Paul Lundeen’s 2024 Opening Day Remarks
Below is the transcript of Colorado Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen’s (R-Monument) speech on the opening day of the Second Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly. “Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Coloradans, thank you for being here. Dear Colleagues, and I use those words with consideration, welcome back, it’s good to see you. … The […]
Denver 7: Colorado lawmakers to begin new legislative session Wednesday
When state lawmakers gavel back in for a new legislative session Wednesday, they’ll have a lot to tackle, from finding long-term solutions to rising property taxes to improving education, reducing healthcare costs and combating climate change. But several lawmakers believe housing will be the biggest issue. … “What we’re going to be looking at are […]
Denver 7: Upcoming 2024 Legislative Session
Colorado Politics: What’s Your Agenda?
Welcome to What’s Your Agenda?, Colorado Politics’ weekly publication of trade association priorities for the state’s 2024 legislative session. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is a Denver-based private non-profit business association. Established in 1965, its mission is to improve the business climate for organizations of all sizes across the state. “Colorado is one of the […]
Business Community Offers Bold Solutions on Sustainability through Colorado Chamber-led Task Force
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber’s Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force today released a policy report following a year-long strategic collaboration among industry groups. The report lays out key recommendations and collective actions that can be taken at the state level to reach environmental goals […]