For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the election of Rachel Nance as 2020-21 Board Chair. Nance is director of strategic accounts for Xcel Energy. “The Colorado business community has taken extraordinary steps amid an unprecedented global crisis to adapt and weather the storm […]
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Colorado Chamber Celebrates MFG Day
Happy National Manufacturing Day! MFG Day—organized nationally by The Manufacturing Institute—is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation about the industry and careers in modern manufacturing—and to say: “Creators Wanted.” Amid a global pandemic, events may look different, but these collective efforts are as important now as ever. Launched annually on the first […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on Colorado Manufacturing Month
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement from Chuck Berry, President of the Colorado Chamber, regarding Colorado Manufacturing Month: The manufacturing community it vital to the fabric of Colorado. It represents the men and women across the state who make things […]
Colorado Chamber Votes to Support Amendment 77 on November Ballot
The Colorado Chamber’s Executive Committee this week voted to support Amendment 77, which would give more gaming options and revenue to the three gaming cities in Colorado – Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. Specifically, the proposal would amend the Colorado Constitution to allow voters in the three gaming cities to support increase betting […]
New Report Reveals Prop 118 Could Run Out of Money Almost Immediately
A new report released by the nonpartisan Common Sense Institute (CSI) this week has found that Proposition 118, a ballot measure which would create a paid family and medical leave insurance program in Colorado, would likely require a higher payroll tax than projected to remain solvent. If passed, Prop 118 would impose an initial .9% […]
The Colorado Chamber Launches Colorado Workers for a Better Business Climate
The Colorado Chamber today launched Colorado Workers for a Better Business Climate, a project for working Coloradans who recognize that a healthy state business climate benefits everyone. The project will keep working Coloradans informed about state policies impacting the business community, from legislation to issues at the ballot box. A key focus of the […]
Colorado Chamber Votes to Oppose Paid Leave Ballot Initiative
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today voted to oppose Proposition 118. If passed by voters this November, it would create a new $1.3 billion state-run family and medical leave insurance program that would be managed by the Colorado Department of Labor […]
Colorado Chamber Members Recognized as Outstanding Women in Business
The Denver Business Journal has released its 22nd annual special report of Outstanding Women in Business, which included several business leaders with Colorado Chamber member companies. Nominations of these extraordinary women were judged and selected by the Business Journal Editorial Board. Notably, Colorado Chamber Board Member Roberta Robinette with AT&T was named the 2020 winner […]
Colorado Businesses Embracing Working-from-Home, New Survey Shows
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the results of its fourth COVID-19 business impact survey. The survey was conducted between July 27-29, 2020 and focused on companies’ work-from-home policies, financial outlooks, and the federal stimulus. “Colorado employers care deeply about the health and […]
Colorado Chamber Board Votes to Support Initiative 304
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced its support for Ballot Initiative 304, which is currently in the signature collection process for approval by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. “All too often when lawmakers or advocacy groups look to create costly new state […]