Colorado’s childcare industry will receive a much-needed $140,000 injection to address the state’s childcare affordability crisis. The recently-announced Child Care Access Alliance will distribute the funding across seven local chambers of commerce. The grants will be used to assess the local challenges and impacts of unaccessible childcare and identify potential solutions. The Child Care Access […]
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KYGO: Colorado now third-most expensive state in the nation, report finds
Colorado’s mountain views, craft beer and 300 days of sunshine now come with a price tag to match: The state is the third-most expensive in the country to live in, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s latest scorecard. The ranking, released late last year and gaining renewed attention this month, shows Colorado’s affordability has […]
The Black Chronicle: Colo. lawmakers close door on law firms owned by non-attorneys
Colorado lawmakers have overwhelmingly rejected the idea that law firms can be owned by non-attorneys, recently passing a bill that prevents lawyers from sharing fees with those entities. … “HB 1421 addresses a growing challenge in our legal system by reinforcing a simple but critical principle that legal decisions should be made by attorneys, not […]
Out There Colorado: Colorado snubbed in ‘best places to live’ report, with no city cracking ‘top 75’ spots nationwide
This week, U.S. News and World report again released its popular ‘best places to live’ ranking, and once again, Colorado got snubbed in a big way. Once upon a time – in 2024… just two short years ago – Colorado Springs ranked as the 3rd-best place to live in the United States in the same […]
Daily Sentinel: GJ Chamber gets $20k grant to examine child care issues
Grand Junction is one of seven chambers of commerce to win a grant aimed at studying child care’s availability and affordability in Colorado, according to a press release Monday from the newly formed Child Care Access Alliance. The group — comprised of the Colorado Chamber Foundation, Gary Community Ventures and Executives Partnering to Invest in […]
KKCO 11 News: Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce launches initiative to address child care challenges
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce will begin addressing local child care challenges after recieving $20,000 in grant funding. This new initiative will call on employers and early childhood education providers for input. Candace Carnahan, president and CEO of the chamber, said access to child care is crucial for workforce development. “This is more than […]
Colorado Politics: Business leaders see ‘cracks’ in Colorado, while governor insists state is ‘competitive’
How does Colorado get back to the climate in the early 2000s, when there was collaboration between state government, companies and colleges and universities? … A separate study issued last month by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce cited a net loss of 98 firms and 13,607 jobs from the state since 2019. Read more here.
KJCT News: Colorado housing costs remain high as Grand Junction faces demand for new homes
Colorado ranks among the most expensive states to live in, and Grand Junction is working to address a growing housing shortage as demand continues to rise. … According to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Scoreboard, Colorado ranks 47th for cost of living and 48th for housing affordability, making it one of the most expensive states […]
Western Slope Now: Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce awarded $20K grant for childcare
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday received a $20,000 grant from the Child Care Access Alliance. This funding is dedicated to understanding and addressing local childcare challenges in Mesa County and the Western Slope. The Grand Junction Chamber was one of seven chambers of commerce across Colorado selected through an application and […]
Aspen Times: Polis signs bill aimed at easing regulatory burdens on Colorado businesses
Regulation reform is on the horizon for Colorado businesses after lawmakers approved a bill that will crack down on excessive rules — reportedly freeing up time for more care for patients, more attention for students and more opportunities for businesses. … The newly signed law was the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s priority legislation for 2026. […]