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 — […]
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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 […]
KOA: Colo Chamber of Commerce’s Loren Furman on proposed Colo Fair Workweek bill
Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman spoke on KOA radio about the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s opposition to proposed Colorado Fair Workweek bill. Listen to the radio interview here.
Chaffee County Times: National Civics Bee sponsored by the BV Chamber
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is partnering with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation as well as the public school, private school and home school communities in Buena Vista to bring middle school students the National Civics Bee. This competition promotes young Americans engaging in civics and contributing to their […]
The Colorado Sun: What’s Working: Get ready for Colorado’s wage-transparency law, part 2
“The complexity of the law, the confusion amongst employers, the problem of not addressing remote work situations, because they were not contemplated in 2019 when the original bill passed, needs to be addressed for the future of the workforce,” said Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber. Read the complete article by Tamara […]
EDITORIAL: An assault on Colorado’s service economy
From The Gazette Editorial Board 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 […]
Denver Gazette: Fact check – There really are two jobs for every unemployed person in Colorado
There are, indeed, two jobs available for every unemployed individual in Colorado, as Gov. Jared Polis said in his State of the State address last week — but it’s unclear what level of quality and or what industry these jobs are most likely in. Polis said there are “two available jobs for every unemployed person” in […]