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 […]
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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 […]
Inside the Primary: Colorado State Legislative Candidates Talk Business
With Colorado’s primary election taking place tomorrow, we are breaking down key business issues with legislative candidates from both sides of the aisle. Host Ed Sealover first sits down with Taylor Voss, a Democrat from Pueblo running for Senate District 3. Voss discusses the importance of small business in his district, workforce development and what […]
Michael Bennet on Regulation, Innovation and Colorado’s Business Climate
This week for a special episode of Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we are sitting down with Colorado’s other Democratic candidate for governor, U.S. Senator from Colorado, Michael Bennet. Host Ed Sealover and Bennet kick off the conversation by discussing the general state of Colorado’s business environment and the effect of overregulation. They then pivot to […]
Phil Weiser on the Issues Shaping Colorado’s Economy
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser to discuss the issues shaping Colorado’s business climate. The conversation covers regulatory reform, workforce development, Colorado’s tax system, the Labor Peace Act and the state’s growing energy needs as data centers consider site development […]
How is Colorado Strengthening Its Talent Pipeline?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we are discussing how a streamlined workforce development system would help employers form partnerships to develop talent across the state. Host Ed Sealover sits down with Bobbie Wolfe, senior consultant for sector partnerships and industry at the Colorado Workforce Development Office, who provides an overview of the work […]