House Speaker Alec Garnett (D-Denver), Rep. Mike Lynch (R-Larimer, Weld), Sen. Brittany Pettersen (D-Jefferson) and Sen. John Cooke (R-Weld) introduced House Bill 1326 last Friday, prompting a critical statewide discussion about fentanyl use in Colorado and the best way to curb its proliferation. Colorado Public Radio reported in February that fentanyl fatalities in Colorado are rising faster than … Read Post
The Colorado Joint Budget Committee is starting to plan next year’s state budget, and while initial predictions look promising, war and inflation could put a damper on this outlook. Currently, Colorado is projected to go into this next fiscal year with a 20.7% surplus over this fiscal year’s budget, and over $1.6 billion will be … Read Post
Davis brings nearly three decades of business and community leadership to the role DENVER – The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has named Jerome Davis executive vice president of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and president of the Chamber’s Leadership Foundation. Davis stepped into the role on an interim basis in Jan. 2022. “As … Read Post
This past Saturday, Colorado lawmakers officially hit the halfway mark of the 120-day legislative session with many big-ticket issues still in the works. After introducing 450 bills, of which 322 are still awaiting action, legislative leaders have pointed out that while these first 60 days have been at a slower pace, everything will be ramping … Read Post
Spring is just around the corner, and that means a bountiful garden of exciting Chamber affairs are popping up this season! From signature events to Leadership Foundation programs to business development courses, we’ve got a full bloom of offerings for our members and the public alike. Check out the complete calendar. Need to double check … Read Post
Prosper CO is the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s initiative to make Colorado the best place to live, work and do business no matter your race, ethnicity or gender. We recognize that policy is incredibly influential to that goal, and we are working to support that vision at the Capitol. Our policy team has engaged in legislation … Read Post
Beck Comes to the Chamber with 20 Years of Experience in Municipal and State Government Policy, Research and Strategic Communications DENVER – The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has named Rachel Beck as its new senior director of government affairs and executive director of the Colorado Competitive Council (C3) starting March 31, 2022. In coordination … Read Post
