Colorado Newsline: $4,500 extra cash a year for all? Colorado Republicans propose a plan for that. Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, has signaled a willingness to slash regulations — but not fees, many of which are tied to hallmark legislation he backed as governor like a 2021 transportation bill. During an address to the Legislature last week, […]
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Save the Dates: January Policy Council Meetings
January 22nd – Energy & Environment Council: Thank you to our sponsor Climax Molybdenum! January 27th – Regulatory Affairs Council: This council meets at 2:00pm January 28th – Governmental Affairs Council: Thank you to our sponsor Climax Molybdenum! January 29th – Labor & Employment Council: Thank you to our sponsor Climax Molybdenum! Please contact Laura Moss to […]
Poll Finds Strong Opposition to Proposed Changes to Colorado’s Labor Peace Act
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER, CO — A coalition of business and industry groups has released the findings of a recent scientific poll designed to gauge public opinion on proposed changes to the Labor Peace Act in SB25-005, which seeks to eliminate Colorado’s second vote on mandatory dues. Currently, the […]
Faces Behind the Chamber: Lo Leeman
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 Director of Investor Relations at the Colorado Chamber, Lo Leeman plays a key role in ensuring members are fully engaged in […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
DBJ: Business policies to watch during the 2025 Colorado legislative session. To combat a regulatory climate it says has grown out of control, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce is pursuing a policy package that seeks to curtail the number of business regulations in the state and ensure that new policies don’t add redundant burdens. Read More… CPR: From cutting […]
Colorado Chamber Tax Council Holds First Meeting of 2025 Session to Take Positions on Legislation
With the start of the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado Chamber’s Tax Council had their first meeting to take positions on several bills. Dylan Peper, legislative liaison for Colorado Counties Inc., joined the group to discuss proposed legislation that would allow counties to seek voter approval for a lodging tax of up to 6%, as […]
What We’re Watching: SB 5
It’s the first week of the 2025 state legislative session and major developments for the business community are already underway. As the Colorado Chamber does every legislative session, we are beginning our weekly “What We’re Watching” updates to highlight bills that are important for the business community to follow. This week, we’re focusing on […]
Colorado Chamber Welcomes New Team Members and Staff Changes
As the Colorado Chamber of Commerce continues to evolve and grow, please join us in welcoming the newest members of our team to kick off 2025! Lo Leeman joined the Colorado Chamber’s membership department last month as the organization’s new director of investor relations. She will be engaging with members in ways to help them value their […]
Senators Lundeen, Roberts Recognized as Colorado Chamber Legislators of the Year
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber has named Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen and Senator Dylan Roberts as 2025 Legislators of the Year. The awards were given at the Colorado Chamber’s legislative kickoff reception Thursday evening and were determined based on lawmakers’ records from the previous legislative […]
PHOTOS: Colorado Chamber Kicks Off 2025 Legislative Session
Last night the Colorado Chamber hosted its 2025 Legislative Kickoff Reception! It was a full house as we were joined by Chamber members and key elected officials – including the Speaker of the House, the Senate Majority Leader, the Senate Minority Leader and the House Minority Leader. At our event, we honored Senate Minority Leader […]