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In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup

Denver Gazette: Colorado’s cost of living soars, ranks third-most expensive in the U.S. Released on Thursday, the Colorado Scorecard “presents a mixed outlook,” according to the state chamber’s president and CEO, Loren Furman. Read More… Colorado Sun: What’s Working: Sixth most regulated state but 11th best for business. The Chamber has conducted three annual business surveys […]

Faces Behind the Chamber: Ben Picotte

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 Communications and Advocacy Coordinator for the Colorado Chamber, Ben Picotte supports both the Chamber’s communications efforts and its governmental affairs work. He develops video […]

Colorado Chamber Releases 2026 Legislative Agenda

DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its 2026 Legislative Agenda ahead of the upcoming state legislative session. The top priority of the agenda continues to be state-level regulatory reform, building on the Chamber’s work from the previous legislative session. “The priorities laid out in our 2026 Legislative Agenda highlight the Chamber’s continued commitment to […]

Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Hold First Meetings of Year to Review Upcoming Legislation

In preparation for the 2026 session, the Colorado Chamber’s Tax Council and Energy and Environment Council met to hear from key state officials and receive updates on what to expect in the coming months. Last Friday, the Tax Council heard from guest speakers from the Colorado Department of Revenue, including Brendon Reese, senior director, Taxation […]

In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup

Colorado Politics: Regulatory layers turn cost of doing business in Colorado into ‘death by a thousand cuts’ In a news release that accompanied the report, Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman said, “Colorado’s regulations are consistently the top concern in every business survey we’ve conducted in recent years.” Read More… Colorado Politics: ‘Evolving’ regulatory landscape […]

Colorado Scorecard Highlights Escalating Cost of Living Pressures

For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its updated Colorado Scorecard for 2025, a dashboard that annually tracks metrics related to Colorado’s competitiveness, economy and key industries to inform the public about the state’s economic outlook. This year’s data presents a mixed outlook for Colorado. The […]

In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup

Colorado Politics: Q&A: Colorado Chamber of Commerce CEO sees warning signs for state economy, despite strength As part of a series examining state’s economy, Colorado Chamber of Commerce CEO Loren Furman spoke about the forces driving business success, the challenges ahead and how employers are being affected. Read More… KOAA: Colorado job vacancies down slightly […]

Commemorating December’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 December. 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 […]

Last Chance! Get Recognized as a Top Colorado Employer – Deadline Tomorrow

Are you proud of your company’s workplace culture? Does your company ROCK? Back by popular demand, the Colorado Chamber has launched its second annual Companies that Rock the Rockies program, recognizing Colorado’s top employers across the state. The deadline to register is tomorrow, November 21! There’s no cost to participate in the program. Employers and employee assessments will be conducted from December to January with winners recognized in the spring of […]