Colin McIntosh, Founder and CEO of Sheets & Giggles, was recently featured in Forbes Next 1000, which features the top entrepreneurs around the country. According to Forbes, the list showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite […]
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Colorado Chamber Joins Coalition Asking Governor to Veto Costly Environmental Bill
The Colorado Chamber has joined the Intermountain Rural Electric Association and a broad coalition of organizations asking Governor Jared Polis to veto HB 1266, which passed in a last-minute deal in the final days of session with little time for feedback from stakeholders. The coalition sent a veto request letter last week. The bill codifies […]
Colorado Businesses Can Power the Comeback
The state of Colorado is launching a new business tool as part of their “Power the Comeback” campaign, which will encourage businesses to do their part by supporting employees who want to get vaccinated and by promoting policies that create COVID-safe workplaces. Through this campaign, businesses can take the Power the Comeback business pledge. There […]
Governor Announces Incentive Program for Individuals Claiming Unemployment Benefits to Return to Work
Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment announced a program to encourage and incentivize those currently claiming unemployment insurance benefits to return to work. To be eligible for an incentive, Colorado’s unemployed workers must have received at least one week of unemployment benefits of $25 or more between March 28, 2021 and […]
Colorado Chamber Business Survey Addresses Economic Recovery and Key Policy Issues
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the results of a survey on Colorado businesses conducted last week addressing key policy issues, vaccinations, remote work and outlook. The survey was conducted between May 12-14, 2021. “With the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine and loosening […]
ACTION ALERT: A Costly Environmental Proposal Could Stifle Economic Growth
A costly environmental bill is quickly making its way through the Senate that could have severe economic consequences for the state. Senate Bill 200 would impose aggressive caps on greenhouse gas emissions and would give the state’s environmental regulators broad control over virtually any entity that generates greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gasses – produced by cars […]
Swire Coca-Cola, USA Breaks Ground on a New Facility in Colorado Springs
New Colorado Chamber member Swire Coca-Cola USA this month announced breaking ground on its new facility in Colorado Springs. The 145,000 square-foot facility is set on a 17.27-acre parcel that will house Swire’s 140 employees. The new facility was designed for efficiency, with west-facing open concept architecture and glass walls to maximize natural heat and […]
NEW VIDEO: Support Colorado Businesses, Prioritize Jobs
Colorado businesses are facing one of the worst economies in our state’s history. Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans are out of work and many businesses will not survive the impact of COVID-19. Despite these challenges, a recent study found that newly passed laws and regulations will amount to $1.8 billion in new costs per year […]
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Legislators to Oppose Tax Increases on Businesses, Prioritize Jobs
As the 2021 Legislative Session is underway, lawmakers are expected to file a series of bills in the coming weeks that will remove critical business tax credits and exemptions, effectively increasing the tax burden on employers in the middle of an economic crisis. For those of you that remember HB 1420 from last summer, this […]
Federal Policy Alert: Tell Congress to Stop the PRO Act
The U.S. Senate is currently considering a proposal called the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) that would hurt businesses and could potentially overturn Colorado’s long established labor laws. If enacted into law, the PRO Act would hurt workers, businesses and our nation’s economic recovery. It would force employees to pay union dues […]