This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover responds to Colorado’s recent decline in national business rankings by examining both the challenges facing employers and the advantages driving growth along the Front Range for economic development. David Worley, president and CEO of Denver South, discusses “Yes. And… Colorado,” a new report that presents a […]
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The Business Issues Shaping Colorado’s Governor’s Race
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we conclude our 2026 election series with candid interviews focused on how three candidates for governor would approach the issues affecting Colorado businesses. Host Ed Sealover speaks with Democratic candidate and Attorney General Phil Weiser, Republican candidate Victor Marx and unaffiliated candidate Greg Lopez. They share their perspectives […]
What’s at Stake in Colorado’s Income Tax Debate?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover breaks down two competing measures on Colorado’s November ballot. Amendment 87 would replace the state’s flat income tax with a graduated structure, while Proposition 136 would cap the income tax rate at 4.4% for individuals and corporations. Chris deGruy Kennedy, president and CEO of the […]
What’s next for Colorado’s Aerospace and Defense Industry?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover is joined by Kat Saunders, partner and head of strategy and leadership at Economic Leadership, to discuss a new Colorado Chamber Foundation report examining the future of Colorado’s aerospace and defense industry. Their conversation explores the industry’s importance to Colorado’s economy, Colorado’s competitive strengths, the […]
Colorado Politics and the National Landscape with Donna Brazile
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover explores Colorado’s unique place in the national political landscape with veteran political strategist Donna Brazile. Sealover and Brazile discuss partisan politics, Colorado’s elections and economic policy. The conversation also dives into recent shifts within the Democratic and Republican parties, the 2028 presidential election and whether […]
What’s at Stake for Businesses in Colorado’s Attorney General Race?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover sits down with the candidates for Colorado attorney general to explore how their approaches to consumer protection, regulation and legal disputes involving the state could affect the state’s businesses. Democratic candidate Jena Griswold and Republican candidate Michael Allen share their perspectives on Colorado’s water future […]
Inside the Race to Manage Colorado’s Money
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover explores the race for Colorado state treasurer, examining how the candidates for office would strengthen the state’s business environment and invest public funds. Democratic candidate Jeff Bridges shares his approach to investing Colorado’s treasury pool, tracking state spending and improving the office’s existing programs. Republican […]
What Colorado’s Secretary of State Race Means for Businesses
This Week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover sits down with both candidates for Colorado’s secretary of state office to discuss their priorities for the office and how they would approach certain issues affecting the business community. Republican candidate James Wiley and Democratic candidate Amanda Gonzalez share their perspectives on business filing fees, […]
What do Colorado’s Updated Air Quality Rules Mean for Businesses?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we are diving into the technical world of state regulations by breaking down Colorado’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Management for Manufacturing program, known as GEMM 2, following a recent Air Quality Control Commission hearing. Host Ed Sealover is joined by John Jacus, a partner at the […]
Leadership Lessons from Northern Colorado Businesses
Leadership Colorado is a nine-month Colorado Chamber program that gives rising leaders firsthand insight into Colorado’s business landscape, key policy issues and the industries shaping the state’s economy. This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover looks back on Leadership Colorado’s Northern Colorado trip, where participants explored the businesses and industries shaping the […]