DBJ: Exclusive: How the Colorado Chamber plans to get the state’s business climate off the ‘wrong path’

New and prospective businesses might be taken with Colorado for its outdoor recreation and natural beauty, but existing professional leaders have a different take, according to the state’s largest business advocacy organization. Following nearly two years of surveys, site meetings and confidential interviews, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday laid out a new 10-year […]

Trail Gazette: Chamber shares learnings from annual ACCC conference

The Association of Colorado Chambers of Commerce (ACCC) recently held their annual conference in Glenwood Springs. The ACCC elevates every Colorado chamber of commerce and their leaders and uses this conference for sharing of best practices and educational breakouts. Several of the sessions had content relevant for more than Chamber Executives and the Estes Chamber wanted to […]

DBJ: Sick of Colorado’s worker shortage? New alliance invites businesses, industry to the table

A group of five business-focused organizations has launched a new coalition that aims to ease lingering workforce shortages in Colorado, a problem that nearly half of the state’s businesses say has prevented them from filling open roles. The coalition on Wednesday named five ways that they intend to work with post-secondary education and government entities […]

New Workforce Alliance Calls for Reforms to Bolster Talent Pipeline

For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER — The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today launched the Education to Employment Alliance in partnership with business groups representing more than 2,000 employers across the state. The alliance seeks to improve the talent development pipeline and engage with state leaders to bring about needed reforms. […]

Colorado Chamber Named a Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2023 Citizens Awards

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named The Colorado Chamber Foundation a finalist in the 2023 Citizens Awards, a long-standing program that honors purpose-driven businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. The Colorado Chamber was nominated for the Best Civics Engagement […]

Steamboat Pilot: Steamboat Chamber wins two awards at 2023 Association of Chambers of Commerce Conference

The Steamboat Springs Chamber was recently honored with two awards at the 2023 Association of Colorado Chambers of Commerce (ACCC) Conference held last week in Glenwood Springs. The Annual Chamber Performance Awards recognizes the successes of Colorado Chambers and is sponsored by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Each year, awards are presented for merits earned the […]

Post Independent: Gov. Jared Polis visits RFSD schools; discuss housing crisis with ACCC Tuesday

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis engaged with the Glenwood Springs community on Tuesday, underscoring at multiple stops his administration’s focus on education and economic growth. Colorado Proud School Meal Day celebrations at Sopris Elementary School and discussions on the Universal Pre-K program during a visit to the Riverview School marked the beginning of his visit while […]