Employers needed to help implement workforce development improvements
As Colorado leaders begin to implement the Regional Action Plans that came out of the 2025 Opportunity Now Regional Talent Summits, they are looking for
August 4, 2026
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- Natural-gas question heading to ballot, likely to enflame debate around regulations next year August 7, 2026Colorado voters will decide in November whether businesses and homeowners have a constitutional right to heat and power their buildings with natural gas — a... The post Natural-gas question heading to ballot, likely to enflame debate around regulations next year appeared first on The Sum and Substance.
- New Polis executive order aims to speed up permitting for “strategic industries” August 7, 2026Saying that faster permitting and siting is needed for Colorado to stay competitive for national job expansions, Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order Thursday... The post New Polis executive order aims to speed up permitting for “strategic industries” appeared first on The Sum and Substance.
- Colorado slips in yet another national ranking, though there are bright spots too July 28, 2026Fresh off its precipitous drop to the middle of the pack in one major ranking of state business atmospheres, Colorado learned this week that it... The post Colorado slips in yet another national ranking, though there are bright spots too appeared first on The Sum and Substance.
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Get the latest on the Colorado Chamber’s advocacy work, member news, press coverage, events, and more.
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9 News: Colorado’s top middle schoolers compete in National Civics Bee Colorado State Finals
Watch the full National Civics Bee Colorado State Finals here!
August 3, 2026
Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers said no to private equity for law firms — but most attempts to rein it in have faltered
Colorado lawmakers this year drew a hard line barring private equity investment in law firms. They also built new regulations for autism treatment providers — which are increasingly owned
July 29, 2026
Steamboat Pilot: Colorado’s top middle schoolers head to compete in the National Civics Bee State Finals
Last Friday, two Steamboat Springs Middle School students attended the Colorado Civics Bee statewide competition. … The quiz rounds consist of multiple choice style questions
July 28, 2026
9 News: Colorado’s 2026 National Civics Bee champion talks about his win
Watch the full segment here!
July 28, 2026
Press Releases
Major news and announcements from the Colorado Chamber.
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected].
Colorado Chamber Applauds Gov. Polis Executive Order to Streamline and Modernize Permitting
For media inquiries, please contact [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce applauded Gov. Jared Polis’ executive order announced today directing state agencies to
August 6, 2026
Colorado Chamber Announces Business Champions of the 2026 Session
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce this week recognized state legislators for their work for
July 31, 2026
Colorado Middle School Students Compete in 2026 State-Level National Civics Bee® Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation today hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee Colorado
July 24, 2026