Furman has served as the Chamber’s senior vice president of state and federal relations for 13 years DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today selected Loren Furman to serve as its next president and CEO. Furman, currently a senior vice president for the Colorado Chamber, succeeds Chuck Berry who earlier this […]
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Colorado’s Congressional Delegation Talks Infrastructure, Afghanistan and the Economy at Colorado Chamber Event
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. WHEAT RIDGE – The Colorado Chamber today held its fifth biennial congressional event, bringing together Colorado’s U.S. House delegation on one stage to discuss the critical issues facing the business community. U.S. Reps. Jason Crow, Ed Perlmutter, Joe Neguse, Doug Lamborn, and Ken Buck participated in […]
Full Withdrawal of Controversial Employee Traffic Reduction Plan Good for Colorado Workers and Businesses
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber released the following statement in response to the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) formally withdrawing the Employee Traffic Reduction Program (ETRP) from the rulemaking process this evening: “This development is welcome news for both businesses and the Coloradans they employ,” […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on Employee Commute Proposal
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber released the following statement following a prehearing conference by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) regarding the proposed Employee Traffic Reduction Program (ETRP): “The Colorado Chamber raised serious concerns about the original ETRP proposal and its impact on Colorado businesses […]
Colorado Chamber Business Survey Addresses Economic Recovery and Key Policy Issues
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the results of a survey on Colorado businesses conducted last week addressing key policy issues, vaccinations, remote work and outlook. The survey was conducted between May 12-14, 2021. “With the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine and loosening […]
Colorado Chamber President and CEO Announces Timeline for Retirement and Succession
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected] DENVER – Colorado Chamber President and CEO Chuck Berry today notified the Board of Directors of a timeline for his retirement, initiating a succession and transition process for the organization. Berry, who has led the Colorado Chamber since 2000, will retire effective December 31, 2021. “There […]
Business Leaders Call on Legislature to Prioritize Jobs, Foster Recovery
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today hosted a press conference with business leaders representing different sectors and regions of the state to discuss the 2021 legislative session and the growing cost of new taxes, fees and regulations on the business community. Special guest Kristin […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on Greenhouse Gas Roadmap
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement regarding the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap recently announced by the Governor’s Office: “As the statewide chamber of commerce representing hundreds of businesses of all sizes across Colorado, we support the goal of cleaner […]
Colorado Chamber Releases End-of-Year COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results
Businesses Weigh in on 2021 Legislative Session, Vaccinations and Economic Fallout of Pandemic For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the results of its fifth COVID-19 business impact survey. The survey was conducted between December 7-11, 2020 and focused on the impact COVID-19 continues […]
Colorado Chamber Asks AQCC to Reopen Rulemaking on Early Power Plant Closures
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber’s Energy and Environment Council has asked the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to reopen the rulemaking process regarding the voluntary shutdown of power plants by electric utility companies. In a letter sent to commissioners on Friday, December 11, the chamber raised […]