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 […]
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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 […]
Colorado Remains Sixth Most Regulated State in the Nation for 2025
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 its 2025 Regulatory Landscape Update, a follow-up report to its comprehensive 2024 study that brought widespread attention to the state’s growing regulatory burden last year. This analysis provides updated metrics for key findings […]
Colorado Chamber Statement U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Decision
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement from President and CEO Loren Furman following the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding tariffs: “Many of our members across various sectors experienced significant impacts to their operations due to the tariffs imposed last year, […]
Colorado Ranks 12th Nationally for Highest Median Salary, 15th for Strongest Job Vacancy Performance in 2025
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber Foundation and Aspen Technology Labs (Aspen) today released their jobs report for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025. Utilizing Aspen’s database of more than 10 million job vacancies worldwide from over 300,000 companies, the report provides real-time workforce and jobs data to […]
New Colorado Chamber Bill Aims to Lower Homeowners’ Insurance Rates
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced legislation that will expand incentives to protect homes against natural disasters and lower homeowners’ insurance premium rates. Senate Bill 49, introduced this week, would create two new incentives for Coloradans to protect their homes against common natural […]
Deadline Approaching for Largest Colorado National Civics Bee Program to Date
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – With two weeks remaining before the essay submission deadline, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation is calling all middle schoolers to participate in the fourth annual 2026 National Civics Bee. This year’s program has expanded to include ten regional partners across Colorado, marking the highest level of […]
Colorado Chamber Recognizes Legislative Leaders for 2025 Session
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced 15 legislators as its MVPs for the 2025 legislative session. The Chamber also honored Sen. Kyle Mullica with the 2025 Business Warrior award and Sen. Lisa Frizell with the 2025 Business Defender award. These leaders played a crucial role […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on 2026 Labor Peace Act Proposal
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement in response to proposed changes to the state’s labor laws announced at a press conference held by Colorado Workers Rights United: “The Colorado Chamber’s priority is to preserve the balance in Colorado labor laws that […]
New Weekly Podcast “Colorado Chamber Office Hours” Explores What Matters to Colorado Business
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of “Colorado Chamber Office Hours,” a new podcast focusing on issues impacting the state’s business community featuring in-depth conversations with legislators, business leaders and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Ed Sealover, vice president of […]