The other shoe has dropped — with the weight of a wrecking ball — in the wake of last November’s election. Colorado’s rebuff of Republicans on the ballot appears to have emboldened legislative Democrats to draw a bead on the business community as never before. That became clear as news emerged last week of what […]
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Montrose Press: Young people invited to Chamber’s civics bee
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched 2023 National Civics Bee, a national competition designed to inspire young Americans to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. Students in participating states may apply for the competition at https://tinyurl.com/civicsbee23 The […]
Craig Press: Craig Chamber of Commerce to host the 2023 National Civics Bee
The Craig Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. This is the first Civics Bee competition in the Yampa Valley and will engage youth in both Moffat and Routt counties. The initiative is […]
Colorado Politics: ‘Fair scheduling’ bill pits Colorado’s progressive legislators against business interests
A measure expected to be introduced imminently in the state House, backed by some of the General Assembly’s most progressive Democratic lawmakers, would require almost every food and beverage or retail business in the state to pay those employees “predictability pay” when they are sent home and don’t work the scheduled hours. —– Loren Furman, […]
Chamber collaborations key part of representing businesses
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is in the solutions business. We believe a strong business environment equals a strong and thriving economy. We advocate for industry growth and pro-business policies to support and improve the cost of doing business; the quantity of educated skilled workers; and Colorado’s critical infrastructure, which include roads, telecommunications, water and […]
These factors are hurting Colorado business competitiveness, study says
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce worked with business consulting firm Dietrich Partners to survey company leaders’ perceptions about the current business ecosystem as well as the state’s strengths and vulnerabilities. What emerged in the Colorado Competitive Landscape Report was a mixed bag of reasons that the state continues to attract top talent and companies seeking […]
A GREAT UNKNOWN As Democrats hold an advantage at the Capitol, business leaders vie for seats around the negotiating table.
Colorado Chamber President/CEO Loren Furman and Colorado Competitive Council Director Rachel Beck said they expect legislators to try again to establish an Employee Trip Reduction Program that would seek to limit single-occupancy vehicle trips by employees to workplaces. Read the complete article by Ed Sealover in the Denver Business Journal.
DBJ: Here’s what Colorado’s new Legislature could mean to business
Speaking at a Colorado Chamber of Commerce event on Oct. 20, Colorado House Speaker Alec Garnett predicted his party would lose some of the 41 seats it held in the chamber. And he added, almost with relief: “I don’t wish that majority on any speaker in the House.” Garnett, D-Denver, was wrong on the first […]
DBJ– Colorado Chamber survey: Regulatory concerns reaching record level with state employers
Colorado business leaders are reporting eye-opening levels of concern regarding state regulations — a worry that could factor into their votes, particularly for the gubernatorial race and legislative seats, as the Nov. 8 election approaches. “I want our state leaders to hear this. And I want them to address this going forward … through legislation […]
Retro1025: 10 Really ‘Cool’ Things That Are Made in Colorado and Are Nominated to Be ‘Coolest’
It must have been quite a project, narrowing down the list of things made in Colorado to ten that stand out as the ‘Coolest.’ By the end of October, 2022, we’ll definitely know who is making the ‘Coolest’ thing here in Colorado. The list of the ten nominees is an interesting one, as it should […]