Denver Post: Colorado labor bill may launch a ballot-box arms race as Gov. Jared Polis’ veto decision looms Loren Furman, the president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, said Friday that she interpreted the ballot measure both as a legitimate desire of labor unions and as a negotiating tool to ensure SB-5 is passed […]
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Rep. Valdez Discusses Upcoming Legislation with Chamber Energy and Environment Council
The Colorado Chamber’s Energy and Environment Policy Council met Wednesday to discuss upcoming legislation for the 2025 session and received a regulatory update from Chamber staff. The council also heard from Rep. Alex Valdez, Chair of the House Energy and Environment Committee. Rep. Valdez outlined his priorities for the session, discussed budgetary challenges at the […]
Wallet Watchdog: Health Insurance, Tax Bills Would Increase Costs on Coloradans
The Colorado Chamber has added two new bills to its “Wallet Watchdog” campaign, an initiative identifying proposals in the 2025 Legislative Session that will create new costs and increase consumer prices for Coloradans. HB 1296 is essentially a tax increase on companies and consumers that currently benefit from certain tax credits under state law. The bill […]
Denver Regional Talent Summit Addresses Workforce Challenges in Key Industries
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. ARVADA, Colorado – The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted the Denver Regional Talent Summit in partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce assisted in the coordination of industry group participation. The summit focused on addressing workforce […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Kelly Adams
In honor of Women’s History Month and the Chamber’s Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum happening on March 27. Today’s feature is […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on SB 5 Clearing House Committee
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today released the following statement in response to Senate Bill 5 passing in the House Committee on Business Affairs and Labor. The bill seeks to remove key provisions of the Labor Peace Act and disrupt the balance that has been achieved […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 48
It’s a big day for business bills at the Capitol this afternoon with a series of major bills up in committee hearings this afternoon. One bill scheduled for the Senate Health and Human Services Committee is Senate Bill 48, which would require all health insurers in Colorado to cover anti-obesity medication for the treatment of […]
Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Discuss Key Bills as Legislative Session Continues
With the second half of the 2025 legislative session officially underway, Colorado Chamber Tax, Labor & Employment and Health Care Policy Councils met to take positions on key legislation and receive updates on upcoming bills. The Labor and Employment Council was joined by Misti Ruthven, strategy officer for the Office of Economic Development and International […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Honorees for Inaugural “Companies that Rock the Rockies”
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today has announced the honorees for the inaugural “Companies that Rock the Rockies” program, a new initiative recognizing Colorado employers creating the best workplace cultures for their employees. “We are proud to recognize businesses that go above and beyond to build […]
Women’s History Month Feature: Trudi Boyd
In honor of Women’s History Month and the Chamber’s Women’s Forum, the Colorado Chamber is recognizing women business leaders, executives and job creators who are core to our local Colorado communities. Each of the women featured in the month of March are panelists for the Colorado Chamber’s Women’s Forum happening on March 27. Today’s feature is […]