DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its 2026 Legislative Agenda ahead of the upcoming state legislative session. The top priority of the agenda continues to be state-level regulatory reform, building on the Chamber’s work from the previous legislative session. “The priorities laid out in our 2026 Legislative Agenda highlight the Chamber’s continued commitment to […]
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Colorado Scorecard Highlights Escalating Cost of Living Pressures
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its updated Colorado Scorecard for 2025, a dashboard that annually tracks metrics related to Colorado’s competitiveness, economy and key industries to inform the public about the state’s economic outlook. This year’s data presents a mixed outlook for Colorado. The […]
Colorado Job Vacancies Down Slightly in Q3, Reflecting National Trends
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Aspen Technology Labs (Aspen) today released their jobs report for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. Utilizing Aspen’s database of more than 9 million job vacancies worldwide from over 200,000 companies, the report provides real-time workforce and jobs […]
Middle School Student to Represent Colorado in National Civics Bee
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The 2025 National Civics Bee Colorado State Finals winner, Cameron Parker, will represent Colorado in the national championship taking place tomorrow morning in Washington, D.C. The National Civics Bee, an initiative of The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with the Daniels Fund, […]
Colorado Chamber Foundation Launches New Aerospace & Defense Alliance
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced the formation of the Aerospace & Defense Alliance, an initiative of Vision 2033, the Colorado Chamber’s 10-year action plan to foster long-term economic growth and resiliency in Colorado. “Aerospace and defense are vital pillars of Colorado’s […]
FarmBox Foods Vertical Farm Named 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced that the Vertical Hydroponic Farm by FarmBox Foods has been named the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado for 2025. The award was presented that the Coolest Thing Made Awards ceremony presented by FirstBank. The Vertical Hydroponic Farm, […]
Colorado Supreme Court Decision Provides Consistency and Clarity to Employers
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today praised the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision in By the Rockies LLC v. Perez, ruling that the two-to-three-year statute of limitations in the Colorado Wage Claim Act applies to claims under the Colorado Minimum Wage Act. The Colorado Chamber joined […]
Voting Opens for the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado “People’s Choice” Award
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Online voting opened today for the Colorado Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado People’s Choice award. The fourth annual contest celebrates the vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry across the state. “The People’s Choice award is one of the most exciting parts of this contest as it […]
Colorado Chamber Applauds Landmark TABOR Decision from State Supreme Court
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today applauded the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision in MetroPCS v. City of Lakewood, determining that the City of Lakewood failed to comply with Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). The Colorado Chamber submitted an amicus brief on the case […]
Essay Submissions Open for the 2026 National Civics Bee
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced the opening of essay submissions for the fourth annual 2026 National Civics Bee. The initiative encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The state chamber has partnered with eight regional partners across Colorado […]