Inc. Magazine released its list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private ventures in the United States and 146 Colorado-based companies were included. The Inc. 5000 list has become a hallmark of entrepreneurial success and has had over 140 Colorado companies featured every year since 2020. The rankings are determined based on the percentage of revenue growth […]
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Ball Corporation Celebrates Distinction as a 2022 “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Chamber member Ball Corporation was recently awarded the distinction as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in 2022 by the American Association of People with Disabilities. The Broomfield-based aluminum packaging and aerospace juggernaut earned a score of 90 out of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) . “We’re proud to receive this […]
Small Business Feature: Beach Haus Swimwear in Denver
Many small retailers have been innovators in the evolution of the traditional retail experience as businesses are moving into contemporary community cultural centers. One of the trailblazers in the revitalization of the retail concept is the Colorado Chamber’s newest small business member, Beach Haus Swimwear! Principle owner of Beach Haus Swimwear, Priscilla B. Varner, wanted […]
Chamber Member Steve Swinney of Kodiak Building Partners Wins Prestigious Business Award
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that CEO Steve Swinney of Kodiak Building Partners was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Mountain West Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed. An independent […]
DBJ: Colorado’s first commercial carbon-capture projects unveiled
By Greg Avery for the Denver Business Journal An Arvada startup plans to collect tons of carbon dioxide emissions from two Colorado fuel plants and then inject them into the first underground sequestration well drilled in the state. The carbon capture and sequestration projects at the Sterling Ethanol and Yuma Ethanol plants are the first […]
CNN: Fidelity will soon offer bitcoin as an option in 401(k)s
Fidelity Investments announced Tuesday that it will offer bitcoin as an investment option in its 401(k) plans by the middle of this year. It’s a big move given that Fidelity is the largest 401(k) plan provider in the United States, acting as custodian for 23,000 plans, which have 20.4 million participants. In total, those plans […]
Caterpillar to Host Denver Job Fair
Chamber member Caterpillar is hiring in Denver! Details on the job fair are below: Date: April 30th, 2022 Time: 9AM to 3PM Location: 4705 E 48TH Ave, Denver, CO 80216 Positions start at $21/hour with a $1000 sign-on bonus and full benefits! More information on the job fair can be found here. You can view […]
Encore Electric Celebrates New Prefabrication and Tool Center with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
April 11, 2022 – Aurora, CO — On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Encore Electric officially opened its new Prefabrication and Tool Center in Aurora, Colo. with a ribbon cutting ceremony. In attendance were City of Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman as well as other key representatives of the City of Aurora, Aurora Chamber of Commerce, customers, […]
Chamber Member Xero Giving Away $15k Small Business Office Makeover
COVID-19 has brought on unique challenges for independent companies and their communities. From adjusting to the new way of working to the stress of staying afloat, small businesses either have not had the means to rejuvenate their workspaces on their own, or refreshing their offices has fallen to the bottom of the list of priorities. […]
Raytheon Intelligence & Space to acquire SEAKR Engineering
Colorado Chamber member Raytheon Technologies shared exciting news recently, signing a definitive agreement to acquire Centennial-based SEAKR Engineering, a leading supplier of advanced electronics for space applications. Closure of the acquisition, expected by year end, is subject to the completion of customary conditions and regulatory approvals. SEAKR Engineering will be a wholly owned subsidiary of […]