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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CyIK_3xYB0 The event was the first time both candidates […]
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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 […]
New Report Highlights Colorado Aerospace and Defense Strengths, Calls for Action to Sustain Competitiveness
For media inquiries, please contact Ryan Hecht at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber Foundation today released a new report examining the state’s aerospace and defense industry, highlighting Colorado’s powerful economic assets and detailing 18 recommendations to ensure the state remains competitive as the global space economy grows and other states invest aggressively in the […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Positions on Statewide Ballot Measures
For media inquiries, please contact Ryan Hecht at [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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Business Champions of the 2026 Session
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce this week recognized state legislators for their work for the business community in the 2026 legislative session. The Vision 2033 Champion of the Year awards were announced at a reception hosted by the chamber yesterday evening. These leaders were […]