The top 10 finalists are now in for Coolest Thing Made in Colorado 2024. The statewide contest, hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, gives manufacturers the chance to show off their best creations. A list of 2024’s finalists can be found here. Colorado Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Furman told WesternSlopeNow when […]
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Fox 31: Unique puzzles, spacecraft tech among 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado finalists
Some pretty neat things have been invented in Colorado, like Jolly Ranchers, the parking boot, the first aluminum beer can, the slopper burger and arguably even the cheeseburger. In 2024, it may seem like just about everything has been invented already, and yet Coloradans continue to make innovative creations every year. That’s why the Colorado […]
KYGO: ‘Coolest Thing Made in Colorado’ competition features a plane that can land almost anywhere
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition, highlighting the “vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry” across the state, and this year’s contestants are really cool! The one that stood out to me is the Pilatus PC-24 Jet, which is the only business jet in the world that can land […]
KDRO: New Colorado program aims to recognize employers creating best workplace cultures
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program designed to recognize the Colorado employers creating the best workplace cultures for their employees. “Companies that Rock the Rockies” is free for businesses to participate in and will honor the state’s top companies in 2025. “As the statewide voice of business, we know that Colorado’s […]
Loving Living Local: Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Top 10 Finalists
Colorado Politics: Colorado Chamber of Commerce honors 16 legislators as MVPs for 2024 session
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce has recognized 16 legislators as its MVPs for the 2024 legislative session. According to the Chamber, the lawmakers “played a crucial role in securing major victories for the business community”. “These key legislators were instrumental in advancing policies at the Capitol to improve our statewide business climate, leading to one […]
CPR: There are jobs to be had in Colorado, but the salaries are slipping
Colorado’s job vacancies ticked up slightly in the second quarter in a sign that hiring remains relatively stable, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. At the same time, salaries declined by 1.4 percent, the chamber wrote in a report produced with Aspen Technology Labs, a data and recruitment technology company. Colorado ranks 19th when […]
Colorado Sun: Colorado’s AI job growth lags other tech-centric states
A new reportfrom the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and Aspen Technology Labs found that job openings for artificial-intelligence workers grew a mere 3.3% compared with a year ago. Nationwide, growth was 19.5%. But in California — home to leading generative-AI companies like OpenAI, Google and Meta — the growth in AI job openings was 83.7%. […]
Pueblo Chieftain: Does Pueblo have a contender for ‘Coolest Thing Made in Colorado?’
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its third annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition sponsored by FirstBank. The contest aims to highlight the vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry across the state. Nominations will be accepted through July 26, then an independent panel of judges will review the nominations and select the top ten […]