As part of the obligation to implement legislation from the 2023 session, the Department of Revenue (Department) is seeking your feedback on your experience with the Sales and Use Tax System (SUTS) so they can make improvements pursuant to HB23-1017. The Department values your input, and as part of the stakeholder engagement process, you have […]
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Colorado Chamber Launches New Tech and Legal Reform Alliances
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the formation of two critical industry alliances – the Technology Alliance and Legal Reform Alliance. The new partnerships are initiatives of Vision 2033, the Colorado Chamber’s 10-year action plan to improve the state’s competitiveness. “Our goal is […]
Spacecraft by Lockheed Martin Named 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced that the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft and asteroid-sampling mission by Lockheed Martin Space has been named the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado for 2023. The award was presented at the Colorado Chamber’s annual meeting luncheon. The OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource […]
Colorado Chamber Unveils Vision 2033: Blueprint for Colorado’s Future
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of Vision 2033, a new 10-year action plan to foster economic growth and position Colorado as a top state for business. The plan, which has been in development for nearly two years, lays out key […]
Association of Colorado Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference
The Association of Colorado Chambers of Commerce & Chamber Federation convened for its annual conference October 3-5 at the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. Approximately 100 attendees representing 35 chambers of commerce heard from leading experts from the state demographer’s office, OEDIT and Governor Polis himself, as well as chamber industry leaders and consultants. […]
New Workforce Alliance Calls for Reforms to Bolster Talent Pipeline
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER — The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today launched the Education to Employment Alliance in partnership with business groups representing more than 2,000 employers across the state. The alliance seeks to improve the talent development pipeline and engage with state leaders to bring about needed reforms. […]
Colorado Chamber Named a Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2023 Citizens Awards
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named The Colorado Chamber Foundation a finalist in the 2023 Citizens Awards, a long-standing program that honors purpose-driven businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. The Colorado Chamber was nominated for the Best Civics Engagement […]
Celebrating Colorado’s Manufacturers: Gov. Polis Declares October as Colorado Manufacturing Month
Gov. Jared Polis has declared the month of October 2023 as Colorado Manufacturing Month, which coincides with National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) on Friday, October 6. The governor’s proclamation recognizes Colorado’s manufacturing industry as a vital sector that fuels the economy, creates jobs and fosters innovation. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the state’s […]
Colorado Chamber Successfully Leads Coalition of Companies in GEMM 2 Rulemaking
With the passage of HB21-1266, the State’s Industrial sector must reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20% by the year 2030, compared to what it released in 2015. As a result, there are ongoing rulemakings with the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC). The most recent was the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Management for […]
Leadership Colorado Participants Had A Wild Day at Denver Zoo!
This week, Leadership Colorado participants received an in-depth look at the most visited cultural attraction in the state – Denver Zoo! CEO Bert Vescolani kicked off the program by walking the group through the 127-year history of the zoo and how it has grown and adapted to best serve the needs of their animals and […]