DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the creation and launch of its Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force, bringing together diverse industry groups to support a cleaner environment in Colorado. The task force will allow for collaboration among businesses operating in Colorado to identify and promote efforts to improve the environment […]
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Colorado Chamber Announces Coalition Against “Fair Workweek” Bill
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced a growing coalition of diverse business and industry groups opposed to House Bill 1118, the fair workweek scheduling bill. The Chamber has raised concerns that the proposal would drive businesses out of the state and hurt Colorado’s economic competitiveness. […]
Colorado Chamber: “Fair Workweek” Bill Would Drive Business Out of State
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced its opposition to House Bill 1118 filed in the state legislature this week. The bill imposes broad new regulations and restrictions on how employers manage employee workweek schedules and pay. “Businesses have a choice in where they can locate, […]
New Colorado Chamber Federation Will Strengthen Small Business and Local Chamber Advocacy
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the establishment of the Colorado Chamber Federation, formalizing its partnership with local chambers of commerce and expanding access to free membership for certain small businesses. Under the new initiative, small businesses that are current members of their […]
Colorado Chamber Launches National Civics Bee in Partnership with Local Chambers
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER — The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee competition, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The state chamber has partnered with five local chambers of commerce […]
Reps. Hugh McKean, Shannon Bird Recognized as Colorado Chamber Legislators of the Year
For media inquiries please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber has named Rep. Shannon Bird and the late former Minority Leader Hugh McKean as 2023 Legislators of the Year. The awards were given at the Colorado Chamber’s legislative kickoff reception Thursday evening and were determined based on lawmakers’ records from the […]
New Report Highlights Colorado’s Major Competitive Challenges: Affordability and Regulations
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today released a new report on Colorado’s competitive economic landscape and outlook in collaboration with Dietrich Partners, a nationally recognized Colorado-based business consulting firm. The study assesses the state’s overall business climate and the factors impacting company decisions to expand or […]
Colorado Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Agenda
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its 2023 Legislative Agenda outlining policy objectives for the upcoming state legislative session. The agenda lays out both short-term and long-term goals that will put Colorado in a position to tackle ever-evolving economic challenges now and into […]
Colorado Chamber Statement on Colorado General Election Results
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – Colorado Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Furman released the following statement on the Colorado 2022 General Election results: “Colorado businesses and working families continue to face uncertain economic times, and the leaders elected yesterday have a critical responsibility to guide our state […]
Local Chambers Honored at Annual Colorado Chamber Performance Awards
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. AURORA – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce honored local chambers and their team members at the annual Colorado Chamber Performance Awards on Oct. 26 at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center. The Chamber Performance Awards banquet is traditionally held during the Association of Colorado Chambers of […]