Denver Gazette: Governor’s Competitiveness Council releases road map recommendations According to the Colorado Chamber, the state ranks 38th in the nation for cost of doing business. The Metro Denver Economic Council ranked the state’s employment growth 46th in the country in 2025, down 30 spots from the year before. Read More… Denver Business Journal: Expert […]
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Colorado Middle School Student Peter Daniell Wins National Civics Bee Championship
For media inquiries, please contact Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber Foundation today congratulated Peter Daniell of Broomfield on winning the 2026 National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C. Daniell, a student from Stargate Charter School, earned the national title Oct. 14, receiving the Bill Daniels National Civics Award and a $100,000 […]
Colorado Chamber Podcast Offers Closer Look at Governor’s Race, Concludes Statewide Candidate Series
For media inquiries, please contact Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released a new episode of its “Office Hours” podcast featuring candid, in-depth interviews with three candidates for governor: Democratic nominee Phil Weiser, Republican nominee Victor Marx and independent candidate Greg Lopez. The episode completes the Chamber’s 2026 election […]
Full Video: Weiser, Marx Discuss Business Policy at Colorado Chamber Forum
For media inquiries, please contact Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released a video recording of its 2026 gubernatorial candidate forum featuring Democratic nominee Attorney General Phil Weiser and Republican nominee Victor Marx. Watch the full gubernatorial candidate forum here: https://youtu.be/GF8J_vea64Y?si=DBjiHwqHZPHOzhRs The event was the first time both candidates […]
People’s Choice Voting Begins for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado
For media inquiries, please contact Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – Online voting is now open for the Colorado Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado “People’s Choice” Award, giving Coloradans the opportunity to choose their favorite product among this year’s top 10 finalists. Now in its fifth year, the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Finalists for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado
For media inquiries, please contact Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the top ten finalists for its fifth annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition, sponsored by PNC Bank. View a teaser video of the finalists here. “Colorado manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, and […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Center Square: Aerospace firms face competition, provide $399M in taxes “Colorado is in a good, strong position now,” said Rachel Beck, executive director of the Colorado Chamber Foundation. “But in order for us to keep that position, we’re going to need to be more proactive in terms of how we support the industry and how we […]
Governor Polis Declares October as Colorado Manufacturing Month
Gov. Jared Polis has proclaimed October 2026 as Colorado Manufacturing Month, coinciding with National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) on Friday, October 2. The governor’s proclamation recognizes Colorado’s manufacturing industry and the important role manufacturers play in supporting the state’s economy, creating jobs and driving innovation. Colorado is home to more than 5,000 manufacturing firms that […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Business Journal: Outdoor recreation hiring soars statewide as restaurant job listings drop A report from the Colorado Chamber Foundation and Aspen-based labor market analytics company Aspen Technology Labs found that the state’s active job listings modestly grew in the second quarter of 2026, rising about 1.5% year over year. The growth was below the […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Business Journal: Colorado aerospace leaders warn of eroding business climate as competitor states step up Colorado’s aerospace industry is one of the largest in the nation, but it’s in danger of being taken for granted and more can be done to make sure industry jobs stay in state, according to the Colorado Chamber of […]