For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce applauded the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 137 out of the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee today after its first legislative hearing in the House. The bipartisan bill, which is the Chamber’s priority legislation for 2026, creates more robust standards and […]
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ACTION ALERT: Tell the Senate to OPPOSE Broad Consumer Pricing Bill
A bill that would significantly change how Colorado businesses set prices and manage their workforce is headed to the Senate floor. House Bill 1210 targets the use of data and technology in pricing and employment decisions, but its broad language goes far beyond that and could impact to everyday tools businesses rely on, from retail […]
Fort Morgan-area Middle School Students Compete in National Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. FORT MORGAN, Colorado – Middle school students from Fort Morgan-area schools competed in the 2026 National Civics Bee® regional competition on March 28. The event was hosted by Kids At Their Best in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Students competed […]
ACTION ALERT: Help Get Regulatory Transparency Bill Across the Finish Line
We’re one step closer to passing the Chamber’s regulatory reform initiative after our bill recently cleared the full Senate! Senate Bill 137 is now making its way through the House and is schedule to be heard in the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee on Wednesday, April 22. SB 137 is the Colorado Chamber’s priority […]
Colorado Chamber Policy Councils and Alliances Convene as the Legislature Enters Final Month of Session
The Labor and Employment Council met on Wednesday to vote on a bill affecting residential contractors that is likely to create consumer confusion. The group then discussed updates on legislation moving through the process, specifically on bills with a fiscal impact. Members of the Legal Reform Alliance met on Thursday morning to hear updates on […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1119
There have been a large number of proposed tax changes in the legislature this session, and one bill being heard today is raising concerns about potential impacts on businesses and property owners. House Bill 1119 would allow local governments and certain special districts to tax land and buildings at different rates, applying a lower tax […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
CBS: Hundreds of Colorado business leaders call for action as nearly 100 companies leave the state The Colorado Chamber of Commerce has been sounding an alarm for years about excessive regulation and, last year, more people moved out of Colorado than into the state. Read More… Axios Denver: Colorado is losing companies to rival states, […]
Colorado Senate Passes Bipartisan Regulatory and Rule Reform Bill
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce released the following statement from President and CEO Loren Furman following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 137 on third reading out of the Colorado Senate today: “The passage of this important legislation out […]
Join Us for the Artemis II Splashdown Party
Friday, April 10, 2026 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Splashdown is scheduled for approx. 6:07 p.m. MST The Colorado Chamber Foundation’s Aerospace and Defense Alliance invites you to celebrate the successful launch of Artemis II and Colorado’s pivotal role in sending the first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. This milestone event honors the innovators, […]
Colorado Chamber Health Care Council Votes to Support Legislation Reducing Administrative Burden
The Colorado Chamber Health Care Council met this week to receive updates on proposals making their way through the legislature and take positions on introduced bills. The Council supported legislation that would reduce administrative burdens in health care and voted to amend a bill setting requirements for artificial intelligence in psychotherapy. The group then discussed […]