The Colorado Chamber’s policy councils and alliances had a busy week as they took positions on ten new bills introduced in the 2025 legislative session. The Energy & Environment Council, Legal Reform Alliance and Technology Alliance discussed legislation impacting the business community and heard from chamber staff on future proposals. The Colorado Chamber took positions […]
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In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver 7: Proposed wage-related bill hopes to bring relief to struggling Colorado restaurant owners On Friday, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce announced its support of the bill, which would particularly help restaurant owners in places like Denver where the minimum wage is higher. Read More… Westword: Proposed Colorado Law Would Cut Base Wages for Denver’s Tipped Employees […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1208
Earlier this year, Denver’s restaurant licensing department released shocking data finding that restaurants across the state have been closing at an alarming rate – with most of those losses occurring in Denver. This week, the Colorado Chamber is watching HB 1208, which seeks to provide relief to the restaurant industry and preserve jobs. According to […]
Sundance Film Festival Is Moving: Boulder Emerges as a Finalist
The Colorado Chamber would like to bring you up to speed on an incredible opportunity for our great state. As you may know, the Sundance Film Festival has announced that after 45 years, it is leaving Park City, UT and looking for a new place to call home. Boulder, CO is one of three finalists, […]
Action Alert: Support Regulatory Reform!
After years of research and polling of business leaders like you, we’ve heard you loud and clear: Colorado’s costly and complex regulatory climate is the top concern for our economy. That’s why the Colorado Chamber has made regulatory reform our #1 issue for the state legislative session this year. Our legislative team has been working […]
Business Community Response to SB 5 Passage in Senate
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Leaders in the Colorado business community today responded to the passage of Senate Bill 5 on third reading in the Senate. The bill would remove key provisions of the longstanding Labor Peace Act. “Over the last few weeks, the Colorado Chamber and our coalition […]
Black History Month Feature: Gomez Howard Group
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 Gerri Gomez-Howard with the Gomez Howard Group Gerri Gomez-Howard is the chief executive officer and founder […]
Colorado Chamber Supports Tip Credit Legislation to Protect Colorado Restaurants
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced its support of House Bill 1208, which would ensure that local governments adopting higher minimum wages also implement the maximum allowable tip offset under state law. This legislation will help Colorado restaurants keep their doors open after experiencing […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1040
Last month, the Colorado Chamber’s Energy & Environment Council voted to support HB 1040, which would promote funding for innovations in clean energy technology to ensure the state’s infrastructure can meet growing energy demands while maintaining affordability. The bill would expand certain definitions in state law concerning what constitutes clean energy to include nuclear, which […]
Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Convene to Discuss Tax Legislation and Tip Credit Bill
The 2025 legislative session is in full swing as Colorado Chamber policy councils gather to discuss upcoming legislation impacting the business community and receive updates from key leaders. Last Friday, the Colorado Chamber Tax Council welcomed Representative William Lindstedt, chair of the Finance Committee and member of the Business Affairs and Labor Committee. Rep. Lindstedt […]