The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade has begun the formal process of organizing the regional talent-development summits program that the Colorado Chamber of Commerce worked hard to establish through House Bill 1365, which passed the Legislature overwhelmingly and was signed into law earlier this year. Chamber leaders pushed for this program, which […]
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Commemorating September’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 September. 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 […]
Faces Behind the Chamber: Lauren Schwartz
The Colorado Chamber is recognizing members of our staff to highlight the hard work they do to be a unifying voice for business and champion a healthy economic climate to secure Colorado’s future. As Vice President of Investor Relations and Executive Director of the Colorado Chamber Alliance, Lauren plays a crucial role in ensuring that […]
Amazon Hosts Small Business Event at Colorado Chamber
Amazon Government Affairs Director and Colorado Chamber board members, Nico Probst hosted a small business event at the Colorado Chamber offices in which four out of more than 8500 Colorado businesses using the platform convened to discuss the tools that Amazon makes available to businesses. The entrepreneurs were joined by regional directors and constituent services […]
Chamber Alliance Hosts High Performance Boards Workshop
On August 22, Chamber executives and their board members from around the state participated in a training on the principles of strategic, high performing chamber boards, hosted by the Colorado Chamber Alliance. The four-hour workshop led by facilitator, Kimberley Sherwood, explored topics such as the pillars of highly functioning boards, fiduciary responsibilities, and understanding the […]
Update on Special Session Property Tax Bill
The Legislature has convened this week for yet another Special Session to address property tax growth. The decision to convene the Special Session is based on significant concerns by state leaders of two ballot initiatives, 50 & 108, slated for the November ballot. These initiatives are estimated to cost up to $3 billion in state and […]
Updates from the Sales and Use Tax Task Force and Legislative Oversight Committee on Tax Policy
Please see below a couple of items of note from the Sales and Use Tax Task Force and the Legislative Oversight Committee on Tax Policy. Both committees met last week. Sales and Use Tax Task Force The committee discussed bill drafts as well as the future of the interim committee. There have been some discussions […]
Colorado Chamber Regulatory Update
One of the Colorado Chamber’s goals in our Vision 2033 – A Blueprint for Colorado’s Future, is to expand our regulatory engagement based on feedback from our members. In response, Christy Woodward, our Regulatory Affairs Advisor, has been actively involved in proposed rules and regulations on behalf of our members. Please see our comprehensive regulatory report outlining […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
KYGO: ‘Coolest Thing Made in Colorado’ competition features a plane that can land almost anywhere The Colorado Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition, highlighting the “vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry” across the state, and this year’s contestants are really cool! Read More… Fox 31: Unique puzzles, spacecraft tech among 2024 […]
Faces Behind the Chamber: Molly Kostka
The Colorado Chamber is recognizing members of our staff to highlight the hard work they do to be a unifying voice for business and champion a healthy economic climate to secure Colorado’s future. As the Leadership Colorado Program Manager at the Colorado Chamber, Molly plays a pivotal role in shaping future leaders and executives of […]