Last week, the Biden administration released the details of its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to require employers with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or test for COVID-19 at least weekly. Several states have already filed lawsuits against the mandate and a federal appeals panel issued a temporary stay Saturday. But … Read Post
Colorado voters chose not to advance any of the statewide ballot measures this election, rejecting Amendment 78, which needed 55% to win, and Proposition 119 and 120, which both needed 50% plus one vote. The Chamber supported Proposition 119 and opposed Amendment 78 and Proposition 120. Chamber opposed Amendment 78 and it failed 44% to … Read Post
Last week, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) gathered to hear the stories of three successful small business owners and recognize VF Corporation’s Kellye Gordon, the 2021 Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Year, presented by the University of Denver Colorado Business School. Vectra Bank was … Read Post
DENVER – The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Raymond H. Gonzales as executive vice president of the Chamber and president of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (EDC). He will begin Dec. 1. Gonzales, who currently serves as county manager of Adams County, brings more than 24 years of senior level … Read Post
Sound policy is about people – creating an economy that allows employers to start and grow businesses and employees to access great jobs with opportunities to grow, earn more and achieve their families’ dreams. That’s why the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce takes an in-depth look at policy and weighs in on issues that affect … Read Post
Since I was named president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce last month, I have been getting to work ensuring the Chamber and our entire family of organizations will continue to promote and defend free enterprise, convey the power of business as a force of good in the community and renew our … Read Post
Increased awareness around climate change, racial and social equity issues and COVID-19 has changed the way that many companies think about environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Recent events have exposed vulnerabilities in our economic, political and social systems as well as the need for resilience in our businesses, including our supply chains and larger ecosystems. … Read Post
