A Colorado House committee approved a controversial air quality bill Thursday to help address dangerous concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution along the Front Range and in other parts of the state. But the legislation only survived after sponsors gutted the core of the proposal. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce led a coalition of more […]
Heart of the Rockies Radio: Joseph Drexler Wins Buena Vista Civics Bee
Middle school students from Buena Vista area schools competed in the 2023 National Civics Bee regional competition this week. The event was hosted by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. Students competed in a live quiz event and answered questions from judges to test their civics knowledge. The top three finishers from the Buena Vista […]
Colorado Politics: Business coalition in Colorado mobilizes against emissions bill
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce-led coalition also said a provision in the bill seeks to revive a proposal from two years ago that seeks to impose a “trip reduction” program on companies aimed at curbing vehicle emissions. “Make no mistake — this bill goes far beyond just the energy industry,” Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren […]
PHOTOS: Colorado Chamber Team Holds Statewide Listening Tour
Thank you to all of our local chamber partners across the state for hosting the Colorado Chamber team as we embarked on our statewide barnstorming tour. We heard directly from local employers about the major problems facing their businesses – from housing to regulations to workforce issues and more! We will be using the information […]
Craig Press: National Civics Bee to test Northwest Colorado students
Whether a person was in school this morning or 40 years ago, paying attention to lessons about the duties of the House of Representatives or the apportionment of the Presidential Cabinet is key knowledge for every American. This week will see local students show off their know-how in the National Civics Bee, which takes place […]
Craig Press: Meet the middle school Civics Bee finalists from Moffat and Routt counties
The Craig Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Colorado and U.S. chambers of commerce, will host the regional competition for the National Civics Bee from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the Luttrell Barn, 411 Emerson St. in Craig. The National Civics Bee is an initiative aimed at getting more young people engaged in […]
Arc Valley Voice: Three BV Middle School Students Heading to State Civics Bee Competition
Twenty middle school students from Buena Vista-area schools competed in the 2023 National Civics Bee regional competition in Buena Vista on Tuesday and at the end of the evening three students had emerged as the top-scoring students. The three are headed on to the state-level competition hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce in Denver […]
Denver Metro Chamber Hosts National Civics Bee Competition, Names Three Winners to Advance to State Competition
DENVER—April 19, nearly 100 community members gathered at the University of Denver to watch the Denver Metro Chamber’s local competition for the National Civics Bee, done in partnership with the Daniels Fund. The National Civics Bee, a pilot program promoted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, aims to create a strong country, economy and […]
Buena Vista-area Middle School Students Compete in Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. BUENA VISTA, Colorado – Middle school students from Buena Vista-area schools competed in the 2023 National Civics Bee regional competition on Tuesday. The event was hosted by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of […]
Pueblo-area Middle School Students Compete in Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. PUEBLO, Colorado – Middle school students from Pueblo-area schools competed in the 2023 National Civics Bee regional competition on Tuesday. The event was hosted by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. […]