A growing list of indicators warns of a looming recession. Meanwhile, the Colorado AFL-CIO applauds those politicians causing the dilemma. Consider a few top concerns that emerge from the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Business Leaders Survey, released last week: • Sixty percent say Colorado’s economy is “on the wrong track,” compared to 53% last […]
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Axios Denver: Colorado business leaders feel pessimistic about economy
Colorado’s escalating cost of living and increasing regulatory burden on business is souring the economic mood. Driving the news: 60% of business leaders say the state’s economy is on the wrong track compared to the national picture, according to a new survey conducted by research firm CHS & Associates on behalf of the Colorado Chamber […]
Greeley Tribune: State Rep. Gabe Evans enters race for US Rep. Yadira Caraveo’s seat
Colorado Rep. Gabe Evans on Wednesday announced he’s entering the race next year for the U.S. House seat representing Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. Evans, who represents voters in west Greeley, western parts of Weld and part of Adams County, is the second Republican to enter the race for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Yadira […]
Denver Post: A heavier regulatory burden has Colorado business leaders looking elsewhere, poll says
Colorado business leaders are much less worried about finding new workers than they were a year ago, but they have increasingly soured on the state’s regulatory climate, and a host of new labor laws passed in recent years are cited as a chief reason why. “Having conducted more than 50 studies of businesses in other […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Politics: Regulatory burdens top concerns of Colorado business leaders: Poll The primary concern of business leaders in Colorado has shifted from a lack of workers to an excess of regulations, a new poll found. Read More… DBJ: Colorado Chamber members report ‘astounding’ level of concern for statewide regulations, poll finds A survey of Colorado […]
DBJ: Colorado Chamber members report ‘astounding’ level of concern for statewide regulations, poll finds
A survey of Colorado business leaders points to statewide regulations as one of the top factors they say are hindering business in the state — one of several issues that dampened their overall outlook for the Colorado economy. The survey, released Wednesday, questioned 156 members of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce in the organization’s second […]
Colorado Politics: Regulatory burdens top concerns of Colorado business leaders: Poll
The primary concern of business leaders in Colorado has shifted from a lack of workers to an excess of regulations, a new poll found. Of 156 business leaders from across the state, 48% identified regulations as their most important issue, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Business Leaders Survey released on Wednesday. Last […]
Trial Gazette: Employers prepare for changes in Colorado’s paid time-off
New state Labor and Employment policies went into effect in August that will impact local employers. From record keeping changes to new leave requirements for natural incidences and expanding definitions to protections, it’s important for business owners to stay informed. Here are the top three changes to know about and upcoming trainings from the Colorado […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
House Digest: Whatever Happened To Wad-Free Bed Sheet Laundry Detangler After Shark Tank Season 13? Wad-Free is based in Denver, Colorado, and is proud to be made in the USA. After “Shark Tank,” the company was a finalist in the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest. Read More CBS Grand Junction: […]