We’re in the heat of the final two weeks of legislative session, and in the coming days we’ll see which bills make it through all of the procedural hurdles and which bills stall before the clock runs out. This week, we’re watching HB 1078, which is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Business, Labor […]
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ACTION ALERT: Keep the Momentum Going Against HB 1294!
Our outreach efforts against the anti-science permitting bill, HB 1294, are working and the bill has been delayed in the House Appropriations Committee while lawmakers review the updated fiscal note! Now is the time to continue the pressure against this misguided proposal and continue reaching out to legislators to ask them to vote “NO.” As […]
Chamber Members listed as Best Places to Work in 2023
The Denver Business Journal recently released their list of Best Places to Work. The 2023 list includes 70 companies from across the Denver metropolitan area that go above and beyond for their employees. Quantum Workplace and the DBJ teamed up to survey employees to assess the realities of working at each company, using factors like […]
Colorado Chamber Celebrates Finalists for 2023 National Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Middle school students across Colorado competed in the 2023 National Civics Bee regional competitions throughout the state last week, with finalists advancing to the state-level competition hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of […]
Craig-area Middle School Students Compete in 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 2023 National Civics Bee regional competition today. The event was hosted by the Craig Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Students competed […]
PHOTOS: Colorado Chamber Team Holds Statewide Listening Tour
Thank you to all of our local chamber partners across the state for hosting the Colorado Chamber team as we embarked on our statewide barnstorming tour. We heard directly from local employers about the major problems facing their businesses – from housing to regulations to workforce issues and more! We will be using the information […]
Growing Coalition of 60+ Business Groups Opposes Far-Reaching Ozone Legislation
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced a broad coalition of business groups opposed to HB 1294, a sweeping emissions regulations proposal that would have major consequences for the state’s economy. The bill is scheduled to be heard in the House Energy and Environment Committee on […]
Colorado Chamber President & CEO Underscores Threats to Colorado’s Competitiveness
Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman and Colorado Oil and Gas Association President and CEO Dan Haley were featured on the Make Action Happen Podcast on Wednesday to discuss legislation at the capitol and Colorado’s overall business climate. The pair discussed how HB 1294 (Pollution Protection Measures) and the proposed Utility Rate Regulation […]
Buena Vista-area Middle School Students Compete in Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. BUENA VISTA, Colorado – Middle school students from Buena Vista-area schools competed in the 2023 National Civics Bee regional competition on Tuesday. The event was hosted by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of […]
Pueblo-area Middle School Students Compete in Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. PUEBLO, Colorado – Middle school students from Pueblo-area schools competed in the 2023 National Civics Bee regional competition on Tuesday. The event was hosted by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. […]