Last week, J. J. Ament, CEO of our Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, and I wrote an op-ed that appeared in Colorado Politics. As legislators reconvene for the 2021 session today, we want to share our message with you. You can read the op-ed below or on the Colorado Politics website. We’ll make this brief. … Read Post
Our members work hard every day to make the Denver metro area a great place to do business. We want to keep you in the know about the important work of our members, whether they are opening new business locations, hiring more people or creating new partnerships. Read about our members in the news: FirstBank … Read Post
Last month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened up another round to receive funding from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). And, given how long we have been managing the economic impact of this pandemic, it’s clear there are a number of Colorado employers who really need this new round of relief. The SBA has … Read Post
Employers Seek Creative Cures for Benefit Cost Increases Pandemic Spurs Focus on Physical and Emotional Wellness – and an Increase in Virtual Care With costs for U.S. employer-sponsored health care benefits expected to rise by 7.3% in 2021, companies are stepping up their wellness benefits to slow down those increases, especially in the age of … Read Post
Regulations have changed more in the past 10 years than in the previous 50. Fully understanding these new employment laws and regulations is key for employers to implement them correctly. Enacting policies around new rules on equal pay, paid family leave, minimum wage and salary increases can be daunting for companies to ensure they are … Read Post
Our members work hard every day to make the Denver metro area a great place to do business. We want to keep you in the know about the important work of our members, whether they are opening new business locations, hiring more people or creating new partnerships. Read about our members in the news: Western … Read Post
The challenges we faced in 2020 have shown us just how important the work of Prosper CO is. Our employers are more committed than ever to creating an economy that works for all Coloradans – no matter your race, ethnicity or gender. Here are a few things all employers can implement to advance this work. … Read Post
