Loren Furman, Senior Vice President of State and Federal Relations for the Colorado Chamber, was featured on the latest episode of the Colorado Business Roundtable’s podcast, hosted by Debbie Brown. Furman and Brown discussed expectations for the 2021 legislative session. Furman expects to see bills related to a public health care option, COVID-19 relief, and […]
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State Health Department Makes Changes to Original Five-Star Program, Costing Businesses More to Comply
The Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) recently approved a statewide Five-Star program intended to help counties and businesses that follow public health guidelines operate amid COVID-19 restrictions. Unfortunately, the revised plan from CDPHE presents significant burdens to businesses and does little to help local communities through these challenging times. The Colorado Springs Chamber […]
U.S. Congress Expands PPP Eligibility to Some Local Chambers of Commerce
The U.S. Congress has reached a deal on a COVID-19 relief package that expands eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to some local chambers of commerce. Chambers of commerce are classified as 501(c)(6) organizations, which have been previously excluded from federal relief. The new federal relief package will include this unique tax classification for the first […]
Colorado Chamber Releases End-of-Year COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results
Businesses Weigh in on 2021 Legislative Session, Vaccinations and Economic Fallout of Pandemic For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the results of its fifth COVID-19 business impact survey. The survey was conducted between December 7-11, 2020 and focused on the impact COVID-19 continues […]
Colorado Chamber Asks AQCC to Reopen Rulemaking on Early Power Plant Closures
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber’s Energy and Environment Council has asked the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to reopen the rulemaking process regarding the voluntary shutdown of power plants by electric utility companies. In a letter sent to commissioners on Friday, December 11, the chamber raised […]
Colorado Business Community Weighs in on Proposed Statewide Five-Star Program
The Colorado Chamber has joined local chambers and business organizations across the state in asking Gov. Jared Polis to consider changes to the proposed statewide Five-Star Program currently under consideration by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE). Mesa County’s Five-Star Program, in partnership with the Grand Junction Area Chamber Commerce, recognizes businesses that […]
Businesses Are Doing Their Part in Following COVID-19 Protocols to Protect Coloradans
Businesses across the state and nation have been at the forefront of helping to combat COVID-19, from developing life-saving technologies to stepping up in extraordinary ways for their communities. Businesses are also going above and beyond to comply with state and local public health orders, following heightened sanitation guidelines, reducing their capacity, and creating safe […]
Colorado Chamber President Delivers Keynote Address at CRMCA & CSSGA Virtual 2020 Conference
Colorado Chamber President Chuck Berry today presented the keynote address for the Virtual Annual Conference held by the Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (CRMCA) and the Colorado Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (CSSGA). Berry discussed what the federal and state elections mean for Colorado’s economy and for the concrete and aggregate mining industries. He also […]
Special Legislative Session in the Works
Gov. Polis and legislative leaders this week announced plans for a special legislative session to address COVID-19 relief, which could provide assistance to some small businesses in Colorado. The call for the special session was announced Thursday, setting a November 3oth start date. A few primary topics have emerged, which closely mirror certain aspects of […]
Gov. Polis Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions for Some Counties in Effort to Avoid Lockdowns
Gov. Jared Polis today announced modifications to the state’s COVID-19 dial framework, which standardizes COVID-19 restrictions for all Colorado counties. Previously, each county would be categorized on a level from “green” to “red” based on local COVID trends – with “red” resulting in a full-blown “Stay at Home” order. The governor’s recent announcement creates an […]