The Colorado Chamber of Commerce hired longtime Denver Business Journal legislative reporter Ed Sealover to serve as vice president of strategic initiatives, according to a news release. The award-winning journalist will also serve as the editor of “The Sum & Substance” — a new chamber-owned online publication focused on the business lens of Colorado’s legislative […]
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Talking Business News: Denver Biz Journal’s Sealover to start chamber publication
Denver Business Journal senior reporter Ed Sealoverhas been hired by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce to start an online publication. The Sum & Substance will cover Colorado’s legislative and political news related to the business community. Sealover worked at The Business Journal for 14 years, where he reported on state government, economic development, transportation, health care, […]
Westword: Takeaways From Seven-Hour Hearing on Fair Workweek Bill
If House Bill 23-1118, the Fair Workweek Employment Standards proposal, passes, it could fundamentally change how retail and restaurant outfits do business in Colorado. The bill, which was introduced on January 24, proposes to provide shift workers more predictability — and penalizes their employers for not providing that. Among many legal requirements, HB23-1118 requires shift […]
Arc Valley Voice: Buena Vista Chamber Invites Middle Schoolers to Enter the 2023 National Civics Bee
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities; inviting Buena Vista Middle Schoolers to participate in the 2023 National Civics Bee. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, […]
Post Independent: Glenwood Springs Chamber opposes house bill that would require employers to post employee work schedules further ahead of time
The Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association is joining a coalition opposing a house bill that they argue will put unreasonable strains on both employees and employers, the organization announced in a Wednesday news release. announced in a chamber news update Wednesday that they were joining a coalition to oppose a house bill that will put […]
GAZETTE OP-ED: ‘Fair workweek’ would crush Colorado’s job creators
By Loren Furman for The Gazette As Coloradans, we’re exceptionally proud to live and work in such an inspiring state. It’s irrefutable that our quality of life, access to outdoor recreation and natural beauty, and sense of community sets us apart. While our strengths as a state are unmatched, it doesn’t come without challenges — […]
Biz West: Estes chamber opposes Fair Workweek Employment Standards bill
ESTES PARK – The executive committee of the Estes Chamber of Commerce has voted to join the Colorado Chamber of Commerce in opposing state House Bill 1118, the “Fair Workweek Employment Standards” bill. … According to a statement issued Tuesday by the Estes Chamber, “Estes Park is a seasonal town supported by a diverse group […]
Out There Colorado: Colorado Chamber establishes Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force
In an effort to find common ground between regulations that support environmental sustainability versus business success, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce recently started the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force. “There’s got to be a better way,” President and CEO Loren Furman said. “The progress between healthy status of the environment and economic growth, they’re […]
Arvada Press: Arvada Chamber of Commerce to participate in National Civics Bee pilot
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce announced on Feb. 1 that it would be hosting the regional portion of the National Civics Bee for Jefferson County this spring, the first time the humanities competition has been held in Colorado. The competition is open to any middle schooler (6th to 8th grade) in Jefferson County, including students […]
Gazette: Coalition of business, industry groups seek to stop ‘Fair Workweek’ bill
A coalition of business and industry groups is rallying behind efforts to stop a proposal to require businesses to pay employees for showing up — even when they did not do any work because there’s not enough work that day. For workers, the situation could mean losing a day’s pay — and supporters say that puts an “an […]