The Colorado Chamber is hosting a Legislative & Business Policy Primer for candidates in the 2024 election. This program will include non-partisan education and training on key public policy issues and provide essential knowledge for potential state legislators. The Program will be facilitated by two highly reputable state economists: Henry Sobanet, Former Director, Governor’s Office […]
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Save the Dates – Legislative Candidate Interviews
Primary Election Candidate Interviews May 21st & 22nd General Election Candidate Interviews July 9th, 10th,16th & 17th (if needed) The Colorado Chamber’s candidate interview and endorsement process involves a powerful network of Colorado’s politically active companies, trade associations and local chambers of commerce that back candidates who support business. Participation in the candidate interview process […]
Workforce Development Package will Expand Opportunity for Coloradans
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce applauded House Bill 1365, introduced today, which emerged from the work of the Education to Employment Alliance in partnership with the governor’s office. The Chamber and its alliance partners played a lead role in key provisions of the bipartisan […]
Job Killer Alert: Costly Environmental Bill in Committee
Job-killing bills continue to move through the state legislature and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce is working to mobilize opposition to keep Colorado competitive. On Thursday, March 7, HB 1330 will be heard in the House Energy & Environment Committee. This bill would add layers of new complex regulations to obtain environmental and construction permits, […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Susan Adzick
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. Each of the women featured in the month of March are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum happening on March 14. Today’s feature is […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1237
This legislative session, the Colorado Chamber continues to advocate for priorities that advance its 10-year strategic action plan for a better business climate. A key focus area of that plan is to improve Colorado’s cost of living, which currently ranks among the highest in the nation. Colorado’s declining affordability is a critical economic issue – […]
Government Affairs Council Support Initiatives on Affordable Housing, Child Care and Workforce Issues
This week, the Colorado Chamber’s Government Affairs Council was joined by Nellie Moran, chief of staff for the Colorado Senate Democrats and Tim Griesmer, chief of staff for the Colorado Senate Republicans. The chiefs of staff discussed their priorities with the group, including focuses around affordable housing and addressing workforce issues. The pair also spoke […]
Commemorating March’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 March. 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 […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Gazette: EDITORIAL: Bills would bust Colorado’s oil & gas industry As detailed by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s Sum & Substance news service, the bills broadly purport to reduce emissions from a range of activities — from transportation to warehouses — but their true aim is to lower the boom on oil and gas exploration […]
Chair’s Roundtable: What Every Leader Can Learn from Jake Jabs
This week, the Colorado Chamber hosted a Chair’s Roundtable at the American Furniture Warehouse (AFW) Headquarters where the group met and spoke with CEO Jake Jabs. In 1975, Jabs purchased a struggling one-location furniture business called American Furniture Company which he renamed American Furniture Warehouse. Under Jabs’ leadership, American Furniture Warehouse expanded into a sixteen-store […]