Helen Young Hayes grew up in Starkville, Mississippi, as part of the only Asian American family living in the neighborhood. Living in a segregated community at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Hayes became acutely aware of inequalities and injustices. (She said her school didn’t become desegregated until third grade and that her high […]
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Business leader, Chamber member David Graebel passes away
David W. Graebel, founder of global talent mobility solutions firm Graebel Companies Inc., died in November at age 94. He grew his firm, whose headquarters he moved to Colorado in 1983, into a leading worldwide global relocation management company that today employs more than 1,000 people in offices across three continents and earned a ranking […]
Tri-State Generation and Transmission announces plans close final coal plant
Colorado Chamber member, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, recently announced that it will be shutting down its final coal plant in Craig two years early. The plan underscores the Colorado business community’s role as a collaborative partner in accomplishing environmental goals and its commitment to emissions reductions. As part of that effort, Tri-State is seeking $970 […]
Commemorating Milestones: Recognizing Our Members of 5 and 10+ Years
The Colorado Chamber would like to take a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support of our long-standing members who have been with us for 5 and 10+ years this November. Their dedication to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in our continued growth and success. We extend our appreciation to the following members […]
Association of Colorado Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference
The Association of Colorado Chambers of Commerce & Chamber Federation convened for its annual conference October 3-5 at the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. Approximately 100 attendees representing 35 chambers of commerce heard from leading experts from the state demographer’s office, OEDIT and Governor Polis himself, as well as chamber industry leaders and consultants. […]
Darius McCurty with Kodiak Building Partners, a Colorado Chamber member, wins C-Suite Award
Darius McCurty with Kodiak Building Partners, a Colorado Chamber member, was one of the winners of the Denver Business Journal’s C-Suite Awards. This is the sixth consecutive year that Denver Business Journal is honoring outstanding executives in the C-suite: CFOs, COOs, CMOs and other C-suite executives (except CEOs). These high-ranking executives develop effective business strategies, […]
Chamber Member Fidelity Offers 401(k) Option for Small Businesses Facing the Colorado Retirement Mandate
Chamber member and retirement industry leader Fidelity Investments introduced the Fidelity Advantage 401(k)SM pooled employer plan (PEP) for small businesses in 2021 when the SECURE Act first made it possible for unrelated businesses to join together in a single 401(k). Now celebrating two years in market, PEPs are still unfamiliar to some, but they may […]
Small Business Feature: Summit Brick
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Jim Welte with Summit Brick The brick industry is in Jim Welte’s blood as his […]
Small Business Feature: Sheets & Giggles
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Colin McIntosh with Sheets & Giggles Colin McIntosh is the founder and CEO of Sheets […]
Small Business Feature: Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Richard Christner with Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control, one of […]