The Colorado Chamber has taken a lead role this year in promoting workforce development legislation to improve our talent pipeline across the state. This is a key component to the Colorado Chamber’s Vision 2033 action plan to improve the state’s business climate. While discussions over the state budget are dominating the Capitol this week, the […]
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In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Gazette: Colorado lawmakers reject bill to ban oil and gas drilling by 2030 A panel of Colorado lawmakers on Thursday night rejected legislation that sought to ban all new oil and gas drilling in Colorado by 2030. Read More… CBS News: Oil and Gas Bill Dies View Video… Denver Gazette: Metro Moves: Colorado business […]
Craig-area Middle School Students Compete in National Civics Bee® Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. CRAIG, Colorado – Middle school students from Craig-area schools competed in the second annual 2024 National Civics Bee® regional competition on April 3. The event was hosted by the Craig Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce […]
New Report Finds $2.1 Billion Loss if Noneconomic Damage Caps Removed in Colorado
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today released a report assessing the impact of removing noneconomic damage caps in Colorado. The report estimates that removing such caps would result in a $2.1 billion annual loss […]
Commemorating April’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 April. 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 […]
Statement from Colorado Chamber on Defeat of Oil and Gas Ban Bill
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement from President and CEO Loren Furman regarding the defeat of Senate Bill 159, which would have banned new oil and gas permits statewide after 2030: “SB 159 was one of the most hostile bills […]
Colorado Chamber Council and Alliances Convene to Take Positions on Legislation
This week, the Colorado Chamber Government Affairs Council, Legal Reform Alliance and Technology Alliance gathered to discuss upcoming legislation affecting the business community and received updates on the remainder of the legislation session from key leaders. The Government Affairs Council was joined by Rebecca Kisner, chief of staff for the Colorado House Democrats and Nathan […]
What We’re Watching: SB 181
We’ve crossed the halfway point in the 2024 legislative session and the coming weeks will be critical for bills moving through the process. This week, the Colorado Chamber’s Government Affairs Council took an “opposed” position on SB 181, a late-filed bill that would create a new “fee” on alcohol products. The fees would be imposed […]
Chamber Day at the Capitol 2024
More than 60 representatives of local chambers of commerce from around the state, including chamber executives, staff, business members and volunteers joined the Colorado Chamber for this year’s 2024 Chamber Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 26. Participants were welcomed by Colorado Chamber President & CEO, Loren Furman who shared recent research on Colorado’s […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Tracy Bame
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. Today’s feature is Tracy Bame with Freeport-McMoRan Tracy Bame is the president of the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and director of social performance at Freeport-McMoRan, an international […]