The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities; inviting Buena Vista Middle Schoolers to participate in the 2023 National Civics Bee. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, […]
Black History Month Feature: Pynergy
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 Darrell Jackson with Pynergy, LLC Darrell Jackson founded Pynergy, LLC, a Colorado leader in fuel and […]
Post Independent: Glenwood Springs Chamber opposes house bill that would require employers to post employee work schedules further ahead of time
The Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association is joining a coalition opposing a house bill that they argue will put unreasonable strains on both employees and employers, the organization announced in a Wednesday news release. announced in a chamber news update Wednesday that they were joining a coalition to oppose a house bill that will put […]
Out There Colorado: Colorado Chamber establishes Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force
In an effort to find common ground between regulations that support environmental sustainability versus business success, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce recently started the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force. “There’s got to be a better way,” President and CEO Loren Furman said. “The progress between healthy status of the environment and economic growth, they’re […]
Black History Month Feature: Reggae Pot Jamaican Grill
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 Tamara Nisbeth with Reggae Pot Jamaican Grill Tamara Nisbeth is the owner and proprietor of Reggae […]
Westword: Restaurateurs Feel Forked by Fair Workweek Proposal
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. […]