This week, the Colorado Chamber’s Health Care Council welcomed Senator Kyle Mullica, chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee and Colorado state senator for District 24. Sen. Mullica spoke with the group about his legislative priorities, the challenges facing the health care industry in Colorado and received feedback on the most important issues […]
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In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver 7: Colorado lawmakers propose new wage theft bill after 2024 bill vetoed by governor The Colorado Chamber of Commerce said it was seeking to have the bill amended. “We are in an amend position to clarify issues around the industries impacted and how the bill applies to independent contractors,” said Cynthia Eveleth-Havens, the senior vice […]
Commemorating February’s Milestones: Recognizing Our Members of 5 and 10+ Years
The Colorado Chamber would like to take a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support of our long-standing members who have been with us for 5 and 10+ years this February. Their dedication to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in our continued growth and success. We extend our appreciation to the following members […]
What We’re Watching: HB 1005
A bill that seeks to bring the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado cleared its second hearing today in the House Finance Committee. House Bill 1005 would offer $5 million in annual tax credits to bring the festival to Boulder, which could in turn pump over $100 million into the local economy each year. The Colorado […]
PCL Construction Announces New Manufacturing Center of Excellence to Be Led by Andrew Ahrendt
PCL Construction has created a new Manufacturing Center of Excellence, capitalizing on the growing investment in reshoring production to the U.S. and Canada. The Center of Excellence amasses a group of manufacturing experts within PCL, centralizing talent from across geographies under one fully integrated team ready to build across North America. The group will greatly […]
Black History Month Feature: FLEXX ID
In honor of Black History Month, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing Black business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and job creators who have grown their businesses from the ground up and are core to our local Colorado communities. Today’s feature is Mauritha and Harold Hughes with FLEXX ID In 2018, Mauritha and Harold Hughes founded FLEXX ID, […]
Chamber Takes Positions on Price Gouging and Junk Fee Bills; Regulatory Affairs, Labor & Employment Councils Convene
The Colorado Chamber’s Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs and Labor & Employment Councils held their first meetings of the 2025 legislative session this week to discuss key legislation. The newly formed Regulatory Affairs Council was joined by Aaron Ray, assistant director for energy innovation for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Ray provided an overview of […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1010
Committee hearings at the State Capitol are gearing up and many bills are being considered and debated for the first time. One bill that has its first hearing next week is HB 1010, which the Colorado Chamber recently took an “opposed” position on. Colorado currently has laws on the books against price gouging during disaster […]
Colorado Job Vacancies Decline, Salaries Increase in Q4 Jobs Report
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and Aspen Technology Labs today released their fourth quarter (Q4) jobs report for 2024. The report provides real-time workforce and jobs data to better understand Colorado’s economic landscape. For the last quarter of 2024, the report also provides job […]
Chamber Takes “Support” Position on Clean Energy, Workforce Bills; Tech, Legal Reform Alliances Convene
This week, the Colorado Chamber Energy and Environment Council, Legal Reform Alliance and Technology Alliance gathered to discuss upcoming legislation affecting the business community and heard from key leaders on future proposals. The Energy and Environment Council was joined by speakers from the Colorado Energy Office, including Chris Piper, director of legislative affairs; Adair Andre, […]