The Colorado Chamber’s policy councils and alliances have been busy this week with new positions on eight bills from the 2024 legislative session. The Energy & Environment Council, Legal Reform Alliance and Technology Alliance discussed major legislation impacting the business community and heard from key leaders on future proposals. Dominque Gomez, Deputy Director of the […]
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What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 159
Environmental bills have taken a focus this week as Democrats in the legislature unveiled a series of proposals targeting the business community. While many of these bills would disrupt the energy industry, the Colorado Chamber is raising broader concerns for the statewide economy. One of these bills that the Colorado Chamber is aggressively working […]
Colorado Chamber CEO: Job-Killing Bills Threaten Colorado’s Competitiveness
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman today responded to a series of bills filed in the legislature targeting the business community, declaring them “job killers.” Several of the bills were unveiled at a press conference held today by the bill sponsors. “We’re seeing […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Kodiak Building Partners as Lead Investor in Strategic Plan to Advance State Economy
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced Kodiak Building Partners, a nationally-recognized building materials distribution company, as a lead investor in Vision 2033. The 10-year strategic action plan seeks to foster long-term economic growth and elevate Colorado’s business climate. As a lead investor, Kodiak […]
Job-Killing Bills Are Coming: Take Action Now
The 2024 legislative session has seen an alarming influx in job-killing proposals and draft legislation that would deliver a significant blow to Colorado’s economy. Specifically, three new environmental bills collectively would threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs across the state. Most of these bills haven’t been formally filed yet, but the Colorado Chamber has seen […]
BHM Feature: Be A Good Person
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 Drick Bernstine with Be A Good Person Drick Bernstine, CEO of Be A Good Person (BAGP), […]
Governor Polis Addresses Colorado Chamber Board Meeting
Governor Jared Polis joined the Colorado Chamber Board Meeting this afternoon to speak with the group about his priorities and the 2024 Legislative Session. The governor spoke with the board about his upcoming proposals regarding affordable housing and the rising cost of living. These initiatives plan to increase convenient access to low-cost transit opportunities, […]
Colorado Chamber Labor & Employment Council Opposes Overreaching Legislation
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce held its Labor and Employment Policy Council meeting on Wednesday to discuss upcoming legislation for the 2024 session. The Council also heard from Senator Jessie Danielson, Chair of the Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Committee. Sen. Danielson spoke with the group about her expectations for the 2024 Legislative Session and […]
What We’re Watching: HB 1130 Regarding Biometrics
With the ever-growing role of technology in society, tech has earned an increased focus among state legislators in recent years. This has led to the dedication of a newly-formed Technology Alliance by the Colorado Chamber this session which prioritizes tracking and monitoring bills impacting the tech industry and ensuring this sector can continue to thrive. […]
Leadership Colorado Kickoff at the Capitol!
This week, 31 rising leaders from 25 Colorado companies started their year in Leadership Colorado! Participants learned about the work the Colorado Chamber of Commerce is doing to champion a pro-business Colorado, refreshed their knowledge of state government from a presentation by Joe Rice, Director of State and Local Government Relations at Lockheed Martin Space, […]