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In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup

Colorado Sun: What’s Working: Job openings in Colorado decline as employers presumably find the staff they need After two years of labor shortages, Colorado’s job market seems to be turning around, at least for some employers. Read More… KUNC: 1A and KUNC partner for a live conversation to celebrate the National Civics Bee You have […]


DBJ: Denver’s new mayor aims to make the ‘strongest economic city’ in the US

Throughout this year’s mayoral campaign, Mike Johnston established himself among a field of candidates as the guy with the most audacious promises. Among other things, Johnston said he would end homelessness in four years, lower the cost of market-rate housing, speed up permitting processes for new construction and hire an additional 200 first responders on […]


KUNC: 1A and KUNC partner for a live conversation to celebrate the National Civics Bee

You have probably heard of a spelling bee, but what about a civics bee? The Daniels Fund, a Denver-based charitable foundation, organizes student competitions all over the U.S. focused on how our government and democracy work. KUNC is teaming up with 1A to learn how these bees began, and how you can get involved. Curious […]




In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup

Denver Post: Good news for Colorado businesses: Job vacancies dropped during second quarter of 2023 The latest workforce trends are looking bright for Colorado businesses as the number of job vacancies plunged 8% in the second quarter of 2023. Read More… NBC: Job Vacancies Down in Colorado Springs and Pueblo Watch Video Here Greeley Tribune: […]


KOAA News: Job vacancies are down 8% across Colorado, why it has Chambers of Commerce excited

The Colorado Chamber of Commerce released its quarterly jobs report for Q2 and noted that job vacancies are down 8% since April 1st. That’s cutting down on unemployment rates in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. “It’s encouraging, right? That’s really the economic developers’ dream,” said Theresa Metcalf, Vice President for Economic Development at the Colorado Springs […]


Greeley Tribune: 3 lawmakers representing Weld voters among Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s 15 MVPs of 2023 session

The Colorado Chamber of Commerce this month recognized 15 state lawmakers for advocating for the business community, including three lawmakers representing Weld County voters. The inaugural class of the Colorado Chamber MVP Awards includes Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Republican representing voters in western parts of Weld County and part of Larimer County; Rep. Gabe Evans, […]