Discussing his recent appearance in the National Civics Bee, 14-year-old Cameron Parker said he felt good about representing Colorado, even if the experience left him a bit “shell-shocked.” Given some of the questions he faced from the judges, it was easy to understand why: “Clearly, this kind of effort will take a lot of resources […]
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CPR: The great redistricting debate; Car sales sticker shock; Lafayette student’s success in civics
There’s a political power play across the country to redistrict for control of Congress. Purplish explores if it could actually happen here, and whether it should. Then, what do car prices say about a possible “silent recession” in Colorado? Plus, a freshman at Lafayette’s Centaurus High School lands in the top ten of the National […]
Denver Post: New coalition forms to keep Colorado an aerospace, defense leader
The decision to move U.S. Space Command out of Colorado was a red flag for business leaders who have formed a new coalition to work on seeing that the state holds onto its edge in the aerospace and defense fields. Led by the Colorado Chamber Foundation, the new organization wants to strengthen the state’s position as […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
CBS: Colorado teen from Boulder County competes in National Civics Bee Most 14-year-olds wouldn’t put a trip to the Colorado State Capitol on their bucket list, but Cameron Parker was in his element as he soaked up history with Colorado Senate President James Coleman before heading to the Nation’s Capitol on Tuesday, where he’ll represent […]
9 News: Middle School Student, Cameron Parker, Competes in National Civics Bee
New 5: Colorado Middle Schooler to Compete in National Civics Bee Competition
CBS: Colorado teen from Boulder County competes in National Civics Bee
Most 14-year-olds wouldn’t put a trip to the Colorado State Capitol on their bucket list, but Cameron Parker was in his element as he soaked up history with Colorado Senate President James Coleman before heading to the Nation’s Capitol on Tuesday, where he’ll represent Colorado in the National Civics Bee. … The local and state […]
CBS: Colorado student heads to Washington, D.C., for National Civics Bee Championship finals
One Colorado student is among the nation’s best and brightest and is heading to Washington, D.C., to compete against students across the country who are engaged in civics. Do you know who helped shape the role of the presidency before the Constitution even mentioned it? Cameron Parker does, among many other things. Read more here.
9 News: Vertical Hydroponic Farm wins Colorado competition
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce named the Vertical Hydroponic Farm as the 2025 winner of its ‘Coolest Thing Made in Colorado’ competition. Watch the full segment here.
9 News: Business Buzz: Suggested changes to the PUC, new classes focus on workforce readiness
On this week’s Business Buzz, 9NEWS Business expert Ryan Frazier and Colorado Chamber Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Ed Sealover discuss two issues that could affect a wide range of businesses. First, they dissect suggested changes to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, which regulates utilities, telecommunications firms, ride-share companies and other businesses — and examine […]