UPDATE: Senate Bill 41 died in committee early Thursday evening on a 6-3 vote. A bill that the Colorado Chamber has added to its Wallet Watchdog bill list for the 2026 legislative session is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Health & Human Services Committee today. Senate Bill 41 would make significant changes to how health care mergers and […]
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Secure Your Spot: 2026 Candidate Interviews
Primary Election Legislative Candidate Interviews May 26th & 27th General Election Legislative Candidate Interviews July 8th, 9th, & 14th The Colorado Chamber’s candidate interview and endorsement process brings together a powerful network of Colorado’s politically active companies, trade associations, and local chambers of commerce to support candidates who are pro-business. Please contact Laura Moss at […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Complete Colorado: Colorado companies aren’t just leaving, they’re fleeing So, what’s the pattern here? It’s not just “companies move sometimes.” We’re building a list. A tracker. A scoreboard. The Colorado Chamber literally maintains a “Lost Opportunities” compilation of companies leaving, downsizing, or choosing to expand somewhere else. Nearly 12,000 jobs have moved away. Read More… Colorado Politics: The real […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on HB 1317 Streamlining Workforce Programs
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement on House Bill 1317, introduced today, which would create a unified system of postsecondary talent development and a transition plan to restructure workforce development programs in state government: “If […]
Wallet Watchdog Update: Misguided Pricing Restrictions Bill Dies in Committee
After strong opposition from Colorado Chamber members and the business community, House Bill 1012 was successfully defeated this week in the House Judiciary Committee on a vote of 7-4. The bill would have imposed vague and subjective pricing restrictions in settings like sports arenas and music events, forcing businesses to shift costs elsewhere and driving […]
Colorado Chamber Announces “Job Killers” and “Wallet Watchdog” Bill Lists
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced its “Job Killers” and “Wallet Watchdog” bill lists, identifying eight initial bills on its opposition agenda for the 2026 session. Together, these proposals threaten the state’s business climate, economic opportunity and future […]
Military to Manufacturing Career Fair
The Manufacturing Institute is hosting a Military to Manufacturing Career Fair on April 2, 2026 (11:00 AM–2:00 PM) at Fort Carson, connecting manufacturers with transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses who have intentionally selected manufacturing and supply chain career pathways. Hosted by Heroes MAKE America in partnership with the Fort Carson Transition Assistance Program, this event offers employers […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Donna Lynne
In honor of Women’s History Month and the Chamber’s Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum happening on March 26. Today’s feature is […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Sun: Colorado companies look at implications after US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs Colorado Chamber of Commerce officials called the court’s decision “a good thing” for its small business members. “We’re hopeful that this decision will bring stability to the market and reduce costs across the board for Colorado employers and families at […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 20
This legislative session, the Colorado Chamber continues to advocate for policies that advance its 10-year strategic action plan for a stronger business climate. A key focus of that plan is improving Colorado’s cost of living, which currently ranks among the highest in the nation and remains one of the most pressing economic challenges facing employers and workers. […]