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 Darrell Jackson with Pynergy, LLC Darrell Jackson founded Pynergy, LLC, a Colorado leader in fuel and […]
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Black History Month Feature: Reggae Pot Jamaican Grill
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 Tamara Nisbeth with Reggae Pot Jamaican Grill Tamara Nisbeth is the owner and proprietor of Reggae […]
Westword: Restaurateurs Feel Forked by Fair Workweek Proposal
On January 24, HB23-1118: Fair Workweek Employment Standards landed like a stink bomb on the local restaurant industry when it was introduced in the Colorado Legislature. This early in the process, the current language is subject to change, but the meat of the proposal would require retail and food and beverage establishments with more than 250 […]
Business Groups Join Together on Environmental Sustainability through Colorado Chamber-led Task Force
DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the creation and launch of its Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force, bringing together diverse industry groups to support a cleaner environment in Colorado. The task force will allow for collaboration among businesses operating in Colorado to identify and promote efforts to improve the environment […]
Chamber Member Pinnacol Invests in Paid Training as a Way Into the Workforce
“An apprenticeship will change your life,” said Navarro, now 21. “As a high schooler, I didn’t think insurance sounded that interesting, but look at all I’ve done. I’m learning so much, and now I know there is much more to the job than I thought.” Colorado’s Pinnacol Assurance is looked at nationally — the U.S. […]
Black History Month Feature: Synergy Staffing
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 Paschal Duru with Synergy Staffing Inc. Paschal Duru is the founder and president of Synergy Staffing […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Coalition Against “Fair Workweek” Bill
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced a growing coalition of diverse business and industry groups opposed to House Bill 1118, the fair workweek scheduling bill. The Chamber has raised concerns that the proposal would drive businesses out of the state and hurt Colorado’s economic competitiveness. […]
Chamber Member Rocky Mountain Tooling and Machining Association Set to Host National Robotics League Competition
Chamber member Rocky Mountain Tooling and Machining Association is hosting a National Robotics League Competition on April 15. The event will take place at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus in Centennial and will include students from 6 schools from the Denver Metro and Northern Colorado regions. This yearly event is designed to engage students in a […]
Colorado Chamber Testifies in Support of Affordable Housing Legislation
This week, SVP of Governmental Affairs Meghan Dollar testified on the first Chamber-supported bill of the legislative session in front of the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee. Senate Bill 1 echoes one of the Chamber’s key priority issues: addressing the affordable housing crisis in Colorado to support our workforce. Our SVP of Government Affairs […]
Colorado Chamber: “Fair Workweek” Bill Would Drive Business Out of State
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced its opposition to House Bill 1118 filed in the state legislature this week. The bill imposes broad new regulations and restrictions on how employers manage employee workweek schedules and pay. “Businesses have a choice in where they can locate, […]