After strong opposition from Colorado Chamber members and the business community, House Bill 1012 was successfully defeated this week in the House Judiciary Committee on a vote of 7-4. The bill would have imposed vague and subjective pricing restrictions in settings like sports arenas and music events, forcing businesses to shift costs elsewhere and driving […]
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Colorado Chamber Announces “Job Killers” and “Wallet Watchdog” Bill Lists
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced its “Job Killers” and “Wallet Watchdog” bill lists, identifying eight initial bills on its opposition agenda for the 2026 session. Together, these proposals threaten the state’s business climate, economic opportunity and future […]
Military to Manufacturing Career Fair
The Manufacturing Institute is hosting a Military to Manufacturing Career Fair on April 2, 2026 (11:00 AM–2:00 PM) at Fort Carson, connecting manufacturers with transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses who have intentionally selected manufacturing and supply chain career pathways. Hosted by Heroes MAKE America in partnership with the Fort Carson Transition Assistance Program, this event offers employers […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Donna Lynne
In honor of Women’s History Month and the Chamber’s Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum happening on March 26. Today’s feature is […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Sun: Colorado companies look at implications after US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs Colorado Chamber of Commerce officials called the court’s decision “a good thing” for its small business members. “We’re hopeful that this decision will bring stability to the market and reduce costs across the board for Colorado employers and families at […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 20
This legislative session, the Colorado Chamber continues to advocate for policies that advance its 10-year strategic action plan for a stronger business climate. A key focus of that plan is improving Colorado’s cost of living, which currently ranks among the highest in the nation and remains one of the most pressing economic challenges facing employers and workers. […]
Colorado Chamber Governmental Affairs Council Votes to Support Affordability and Workforce Legislation
The Colorado Chamber Governmental Affairs Council convened on Tuesday to review legislation affecting the business community and hear from guest speakers. The Council was joined by Arriana Belkin, chief of staff for the Senate Democrats, and Jason Helland, chief of staff for the Senate Republicans. The speakers answered questions on how the legislature expects to […]
ACTION ALERT: Tell Lawmakers to OPPOSE Harmful Pricing Regulations
A bill that would impose new and highly subjective pricing restrictions on Colorado businesses will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, March 3. House Bill 1012 would require delivery services to provide a comparison between in-store and delivered prices. The bill also prohibits businesses from charging higher prices in locations where consumers […]
Colorado Remains Sixth Most Regulated State in the Nation for 2025
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected] or Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its 2025 Regulatory Landscape Update, a follow-up report to its comprehensive 2024 study that brought widespread attention to the state’s growing regulatory burden last year. This analysis provides updated metrics for key findings […]
ACTION ALERT: New Workplace Safety Bill is a Regulatory Nightmare for Business
A bill that would create a new, duplicative workplace safety enforcement system in Colorado will be heard in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee on Thursday, February 26. House Bill 1054 would create a new state-level enforcement system for workplace health and safety violations on top of the federal OSHA system that already regulates […]