All Colorado employers who have been in business for at least 2 years, have 5 or more employees, and that don’t offer a qualified retirement plan for their employees are required by law to facilitate Colorado SecureSavings or another qualified plan. There are private alternatives to the state-run IRA plan. Chamber member Fidelity Investments is […]
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Colorado Chamber Submits Formal Comments on AG’s Shortlist of Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms
Please see the attached formal comments that the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has submitted to the Office of the Attorney General. These comments are in response to the AG’s proposed shortlist of Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms (UOOM’s) based on the recently adopted Colorado Privacy Act. Please contact us if you should have any questions regarding this matter.
Meet the People who will Shape the 2024 Legislative Session, 2024 Colorado Chamber Legislative Awards
Confirmed Colorado State Senators and Representatives Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie Senate Assistant Minority Leader Bob Gardner House Assistant Minority Leader Rose Pugliese Senator Jeff Bridges Senator Janet Buckner Senator Rhonda Fields Senator Chris Hansen Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer Senator Larry Liston Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet Senator Kevin Priola Senator Dylan Roberts Senator Rachel Zenzinger […]
Colorado Chamber Releases 2024 Legislative Agenda
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its 2024 Legislative Agenda ahead of the upcoming state legislative session. The agenda is guided by the Chamber’s recent launch of Vision 2033, a 10-year strategic action plan for Colorado’s business climate. “Colorado is one of the […]
Reminder: Colorado Chamber Legal Reform Alliance Meeting December 14th at 10:00
The Colorado Chamber’s Legal Reform Alliance is set to convene on December 14th at 10:00 AM, bringing together key stakeholders to address crucial issues. Agenda: Update on economic & non-economic caps and potential 2024 ballot initiatives on caps; Legislation by Rep. Frizell regarding creation of a statute of limitations for claims against real property appraisers; Update […]
Colorado Chamber Technology Alliance to Meet on December 14th at 1:00
Join us on December 14th at 1:00 for the Colorado Chamber’s Technology Alliance Meeting. The guest speaker, Senator Hansen, will be discussing his child privacy bill. Meeting Agenda Guest Speaker: Senator Chris Hansen (D). Senator Hansen will share details regarding his 2024 child privacy legislation. Other Discussion Items: Discussion of formal comments to Attorney General’s Office […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Politics: Jared Polis, lawmakers appoint members to group tasked with solving Colorado’s property tax woes Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leaders picked appointments to a 19-member group tasked with figuring out a long-term solution to Colorado’s property tax woes. Read More… Colorado Newsline: Colorado leaders appoint members to commission that could alter long-term property […]
Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman to Serve on Statewide Property Tax Task Force
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman this week was appointed to the Commission on Property Tax by Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen. The commission was formed by HB 1003 during the 2023 special legislative session to address property taxes following the failure of […]
Tri-State Generation and Transmission announces plans close final coal plant
Colorado Chamber member, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, recently announced that it will be shutting down its final coal plant in Craig two years early. The plan underscores the Colorado business community’s role as a collaborative partner in accomplishing environmental goals and its commitment to emissions reductions. As part of that effort, Tri-State is seeking $970 […]
Colorado Chamber Hosts Roundtable on Cybersecurity
This week the Colorado Chamber hosted a Chair’s Roundtable on cybersecurity which brought together industry leaders and professionals to explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats, with a particular focus on the increasing dangers and costs associated with ransomware attacks. Despite a leveling off in the overall number of ransomware incidents, the severity and financial […]