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 […]
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Colorado Chamber: “Fair Workweek” Bill Would Drive Business Out of State
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 […]
PHOTOS: Colorado Chamber Kicks Off 2023 Legislative Session
Last night the Colorado Chamber hosted its annual Colorado Business Day event, the 2023 legislative kickoff reception! It was a full house as we were joined by Chamber members and key elected officials – including the Speaker of the House and the Governor. At our event, we honored Rep. Shannon Bird and the late former […]
Reps. Hugh McKean, Shannon Bird Recognized as Colorado Chamber Legislators of the Year
For media inquiries please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber has named Rep. Shannon Bird and the late former Minority Leader Hugh McKean as 2023 Legislators of the Year. The awards were given at the Colorado Chamber’s legislative kickoff reception Thursday evening and were determined based on lawmakers’ records from the […]
New Report Highlights Colorado’s Major Competitive Challenges: Affordability and Regulations
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today released a new report on Colorado’s competitive economic landscape and outlook in collaboration with Dietrich Partners, a nationally recognized Colorado-based business consulting firm. The study assesses the state’s overall business climate and the factors impacting company decisions to expand or […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards
The Colorado Chamber is the Coordinating Sponsor for the 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards taking place Friday, January 12 at the Sheraton Downtown Denver. The luncheon kicks off the annual state holiday by recognizing businesses, individuals and nonprofits that exemplify the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by demonstrating outstanding social […]
Colorado Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Agenda
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its 2023 Legislative Agenda outlining policy objectives for the upcoming state legislative session. The agenda lays out both short-term and long-term goals that will put Colorado in a position to tackle ever-evolving economic challenges now and into […]