The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation today hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee Colorado State Finals, presented by Kinder Morgan! 26 middle schoolers from across the state put their civic knowledge to the test through a live quiz and questions from a panel of judges. Students competed for recognition, cash prizes and the opportunity to […]
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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 State Finals presented by Kinder Morgan in partnership with the Daniels Fund, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and El Pomar Foundation. The competition aims to inspire middle schoolers to become better informed […]
Opportunity to serve on Federal Trade Advisory Commission
Please see the below opportunity to serve on the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee: The Department of Commerce requests nominations for membership for the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC or Committee). The ETTAC is a non-discretionary committee that provides consensus advice to the Environmental Trade Promotion Working Group of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee […]
Opportunity to Attend a Celebration of Colorado Small Businesses
Please join us and our newest Colorado Chamber partner, Mastercard, for an event celebrating Colorado’s small businesses. During the event, there will be announcement of a grant opportunity to support small businesses to ensure the State’s economic drivers have the tools and infrastructure needed to operate efficiently and effectively. Please see the event flyer for […]
Environmental & Sustainability Climate Action Task Force Update
Please see the below update on the Environmental & Sustainability Working Group formalized by Governor Polis and which was the top priority of the Colorado Chamber’s Task Force that met for two years: Background: The Working Group includes six business representatives as well as Office of the Governor’s staff, six State agency leaders and three […]
Colorado Chamber Continues Work to Improve Competitiveness Following Drop in CNBC Rankings
For media inquiries, please contact Ben Picotte at [email protected] DENVER – Colorado fell from No. 11 to No. 25 in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business rankings, its lowest position since the report launched in 2007. The decline emphasizes the need for collaboration between policymakers and the business community to address the rising costs, […]
The Chamber Wants Your Input On How To Shape A New State Workforce-training Agency
House Bill 1317, passed and signed this year with the support of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, will create a one-stop shop for Coloradans and Colorado businesses seeking postsecondary education, training and employment by streamlining higher-education and workforce-training programs now siloed in 20 divisions across seven state departments. The bipartisan law — sponsored by House Speaker […]
Colorado Chamber Announces General Election Endorsements
For media inquiries, please contact Ben Picotte at [email protected] DENVER – The Colorado Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced endorsements of state legislative candidates for the general election to be held on November 3, 2026. “Decisions made at the Capitol have a direct impact on employers and communities across our state,” said Colorado Chamber […]
Join Us Next Week for Our General Election Candidate Interviews
General Election Legislative Candidate Interviews July 8 (10:00 a.m. Start) July 9 (10:30 a.m. Start) 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. View the schedule of candidates. Participation in the candidate […]
Colorado Chamber Announces New Membership and Investment Leader
For media inquiries, please contact Ben Picotte at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber announced the selection of Camille Hammond as senior vice president of business partnerships, effective today, July 1, 2026. Hammond brings more than 20 years of experience driving growth for international organizations across sports, media, entertainment and digital platforms. “The Chamber has […]