With only a few days left in the legislative session, several bills still hang in the balance. One bill the Colorado Chamber has been aggressively fighting continues to move through the Senate, and we’re asking members to help us stop this proposal before the clock runs out. That bill is HB 1294 – the air […]
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Legislative Victory: Costly Unemployment Insurance Bill Dies in Final Days of Session
In a collaborative effort among business and industry groups, the Colorado Chamber helped secure a major legislative victory on behalf of the state’s employers this week. House Bill 1078, which has been a key focus of the Chamber in the final week of session, died in committee yesterday evening on a 5-4 bipartisan vote. The […]
Legislative Victory: $100 Million+ Saved for Businesses on Workers Comp Proposal
The Colorado Chamber, its members and other business groups secured a major legislative victory for its members behind the scenes as the 2023 legislative session approaches conclusion. Like much of the chamber’s legislative work, this particular effort occurred before a bill was ever filed. After months of coordination, the sponsors of the bill recently decided […]
Colorado Chamber Celebrates Small Business Week
Colorado small businesses are the heart of our local communities and critical to our state economy. They account for more than 99% of all businesses in Colorado and created a net of more than 25,000 new jobs last year. They’ve exported more than $2 billion in goods outside of the state and made up 87% of […]
Chamber Member Fidelity Offers 401(k) Option for Small Businesses Facing the Colorado Retirement Mandate
Chamber member and retirement industry leader Fidelity Investments introduced the Fidelity Advantage 401(k)SM pooled employer plan (PEP) for small businesses in 2021 when the SECURE Act first made it possible for unrelated businesses to join together in a single 401(k). Now celebrating two years in market, PEPs are still unfamiliar to some, but they may […]
Employer Training Workshop: Meeting the Requirements of SB20-200 (Colorado SecureSavings Program) by the June 30 Deadline
Live Call With Colorado Treasurer Dave Young Colorado businesses with five or more employees that don’t already have a retirement solution for their workers will soon need to facilitate either the Colorado SecureSavings program or another qualified plan. Deadlines are quickly approaching in June, but businesses still have questions concerning: Employee eligibility Payroll deduction options […]
FAMLI Newsletter
The April 2023 edition of the FAMLI newsletter from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) is here. This newsletter brings you significant updates related to Colorado’s paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Read the April FAMLI Newsletter here.
Small Business Feature: Summit Brick
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Jim Welte with Summit Brick The brick industry is in Jim Welte’s blood as his […]
Small Business Feature: Sheets & Giggles
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Colin McIntosh with Sheets & Giggles Colin McIntosh is the founder and CEO of Sheets […]
Small Business Feature: Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Richard Christner with Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control, one of […]