FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2026 Contact: [email protected] DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today took positions on upcoming measures on Colorado’s 2026 statewide General Election ballot. The Board voted to oppose Proposition NN and Initiative 195, citing concerns about the state’s long-term competitiveness and business climate, and took a support position […]
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Colorado Chamber Announces Two New Council Chairs
The Colorado Chamber is pleased to announce Alicia Gelinas, CPA, President and CEO of the Colorado Society of CPAs, as the new Chair of the Tax Council. Gelinas brings extensive experience in the accounting profession and a deep understanding of the tax and regulatory issues affecting Colorado businesses. Her professional background also includes public accounting, […]
Colorado Job Market Returns to Growth as Outdoor Recreation Hiring Surges
For media inquiries, please contact Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber Foundation and Aspen Technology Labs today released their jobs report for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, showing renewed growth in job vacancies statewide, rising wages and notable strength in the outdoor recreation industry. The report utilizes Aspen’s database of more […]
Award-Winning Journalist Ed Sealover to Moderate Colorado Chamber Gubernatorial Forum
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced that Ed Sealover, award-winning journalist, vice president of strategic initiatives and editor of The Sum & Substance for the Chamber, will moderate its upcoming gubernatorial candidate forum. The forum features Democratic nominee Attorney […]
Faces Behind the Chamber: Ryan Hecht
The Colorado Chamber is recognizing members of our staff to highlight the hard work they do to be a unifying voice for business and champion a healthy economic climate to secure Colorado’s future. As Director of Communications for the Colorado Chamber, Ryan Hecht leads and executes communications strategies that increase awareness of the Chamber’s work, […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
KGNU: Colorado is first in education, but 45th in fiscal stability Liz Lane, host of It’s The Economy, sat down for a conversation via Zoom with Rachel Beck, Loren Furman, and Cynthia Eveleth-Havens of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Here is an excerpt of that conversation. Read More… Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers said no to […]
Colorado Chamber to Host Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced that it will host a gubernatorial candidate forum ahead of the 2026 General Election at its Annual Meeting Luncheon on October 8 in Denver. Democratic nominee Attorney General Phil Weiser and Republican […]
Colorado Chamber Wins Two National Awards for Growth
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is proud to share that we were awarded two top honors from the National Association of State Chambers conference this week. These awards recognize our growth in supporting member businesses and Colorado’s economy. We were recognized for: Greatest Growth in Total Revenue Greatest Growth in Foundation Revenue Additionally, the Colorado […]
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 modernize and streamline permitting for industries that are critical to Colorado’s economic future. “This is an important step toward making Colorado a more competitive and predictable state for companies to […]
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 employers and business groups to get involved and ensure these plans are employer-driven. And the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, which played a major part in organizing the summits and will […]