DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the creation and launch of its Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force, bringing together diverse industry groups to support a cleaner environment in Colorado. The task force will allow for collaboration among businesses operating in Colorado to identify and promote efforts to improve the environment […]
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Chamber Member Pinnacol Invests in Paid Training as a Way Into the Workforce
“An apprenticeship will change your life,” said Navarro, now 21. “As a high schooler, I didn’t think insurance sounded that interesting, but look at all I’ve done. I’m learning so much, and now I know there is much more to the job than I thought.” Colorado’s Pinnacol Assurance is looked at nationally — the U.S. […]
Black History Month Feature: Synergy Staffing
In honor of Black History Month, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing Black business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and job creators who have grown their businesses from the ground up and are core to our local Colorado communities. Today’s feature is Paschal Duru with Synergy Staffing Inc. Paschal Duru is the founder and president of Synergy Staffing […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Coalition Against “Fair Workweek” Bill
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at cmeyer@cochamber.com. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced a growing coalition of diverse business and industry groups opposed to House Bill 1118, the fair workweek scheduling bill. The Chamber has raised concerns that the proposal would drive businesses out of the state and hurt Colorado’s economic competitiveness. […]
Chamber Member Rocky Mountain Tooling and Machining Association Set to Host National Robotics League Competition
Chamber member Rocky Mountain Tooling and Machining Association is hosting a National Robotics League Competition on April 15. The event will take place at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus in Centennial and will include students from 6 schools from the Denver Metro and Northern Colorado regions. This yearly event is designed to engage students in a […]
Colorado Chamber Testifies in Support of Affordable Housing Legislation
This week, SVP of Governmental Affairs Meghan Dollar testified on the first Chamber-supported bill of the legislative session in front of the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee. Senate Bill 1 echoes one of the Chamber’s key priority issues: addressing the affordable housing crisis in Colorado to support our workforce. Our SVP of Government Affairs […]
Colorado Chamber: “Fair Workweek” Bill Would Drive Business Out of State
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at cmeyer@cochamber.com. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced its opposition to House Bill 1118 filed in the state legislature this week. The bill imposes broad new regulations and restrictions on how employers manage employee workweek schedules and pay. “Businesses have a choice in where they can locate, […]
New Colorado Chamber Federation Will Strengthen Small Business and Local Chamber Advocacy
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at cmeyer@cochamber.com. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the establishment of the Colorado Chamber Federation, formalizing its partnership with local chambers of commerce and expanding access to free membership for certain small businesses. Under the new initiative, small businesses that are current members of their […]
Colorado Chamber Launches National Civics Bee in Partnership with Local Chambers
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at cmeyer@cochamber.com. DENVER — The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee competition, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The state chamber has partnered with five local chambers of commerce […]
Chamber Member Fidelity Investments Launches Invest In My Education (ME)
As part of its long-standing commitment to financial education and inclusion, Fidelity Investments today announced a $250 million commitment that will provide access to education and support for up to 50,000 Black, Latinx, and historically underserved students through the launch of its Invest in My Education (ME)℠ program. The social impact initiative is the latest […]