On January 24, HB23-1118: Fair Workweek Employment Standards landed like a stink bomb on the local restaurant industry when it was introduced in the Colorado Legislature. This early in the process, the current language is subject to change, but the meat of the proposal would require retail and food and beverage establishments with more than 250 […]
Arvada Press: Arvada Chamber of Commerce to participate in National Civics Bee pilot
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce announced on Feb. 1 that it would be hosting the regional portion of the National Civics Bee for Jefferson County this spring, the first time the humanities competition has been held in Colorado. The competition is open to any middle schooler (6th to 8th grade) in Jefferson County, including students […]
Gazette: Coalition of business, industry groups seek to stop ‘Fair Workweek’ bill
A coalition of business and industry groups is rallying behind efforts to stop a proposal to require businesses to pay employees for showing up — even when they did not do any work because there’s not enough work that day. For workers, the situation could mean losing a day’s pay — and supporters say that puts an “an […]
KOA: Colo Chamber of Commerce’s Loren Furman on proposed Colo Fair Workweek bill
Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman spoke on KOA radio about the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s opposition to proposed Colorado Fair Workweek bill. Listen to the radio interview here.
Chamber Member Pinnacol Invests in Paid Training as a Way Into the Workforce
“An apprenticeship will change your life,” said Navarro, now 21. “As a high schooler, I didn’t think insurance sounded that interesting, but look at all I’ve done. I’m learning so much, and now I know there is much more to the job than I thought.” Colorado’s Pinnacol Assurance is looked at nationally — the U.S. […]
Black History Month Feature: Synergy Staffing
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 Paschal Duru with Synergy Staffing Inc. Paschal Duru is the founder and president of Synergy Staffing […]
Chaffee County Times: National Civics Bee sponsored by the BV Chamber
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is partnering with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation as well as the public school, private school and home school communities in Buena Vista to bring middle school students the National Civics Bee. This competition promotes young Americans engaging in civics and contributing to their […]
Chamber Member Rocky Mountain Tooling and Machining Association Set to Host National Robotics League Competition
Chamber member Rocky Mountain Tooling and Machining Association is hosting a National Robotics League Competition on April 15. The event will take place at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus in Centennial and will include students from 6 schools from the Denver Metro and Northern Colorado regions. This yearly event is designed to engage students in a […]
Denver Gazette: Fact check – There really are two jobs for every unemployed person in Colorado
There are, indeed, two jobs available for every unemployed individual in Colorado, as Gov. Jared Polis said in his State of the State address last week — but it’s unclear what level of quality and or what industry these jobs are most likely in. Polis said there are “two available jobs for every unemployed person” in […]
Heart of the Rockies Radio: Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Launches National Civics Bee
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Buena Vista will inspire middle […]