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 […]
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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 […]
KOA Radio: Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Contest
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Celebrating Colorado’s Manufacturers: Gov. Polis Declares October as Colorado Manufacturing Month
Gov. Jared Polis has declared the month of October 2023 as Colorado Manufacturing Month, which coincides with National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) on Friday, October 6. The governor’s proclamation recognizes Colorado’s manufacturing industry as a vital sector that fuels the economy, creates jobs and fosters innovation. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the state’s […]