We need your feedback on a critical policy issue impacting Colorado employers and employees. Last month, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced a proposed update to the Minimum Wage Order. This order outlines important information for Colorado employers and employees, including who is covered by minimum wage, the threshold for paying overtime and … Read Post
It’s no secret that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a day to get together with people we love and reflect on what we are grateful for. Just like us, the Chamber has much to be thankful for, too—including all of you who make this community the best place to live and do business. We want … Read Post
What do you stand for? It’s a simple question, but one you don’t often have to answer until you’re in a complicated situation. My father always reminded me that the greatest asset we have is our reputation. When I graduated from Colorado State, he wrote me a note that I won’t forget: I have given … Read Post
We really value service to others and our veterans are the clearest example of people who have given of themselves in service to us all. On Veterans Day, we want to not only thank them for their service to our country, but also remind you of how Chamber members and the business community can help … Read Post
At the Chamber, we’re committed to building a great place to live and do business. We supported Proposition CC and with it the opportunity to invest in areas that are critical to our success, including education and transportation. We are disappointed that the proposal did not pass last night. In Colorado, we face very challenging … Read Post
Last week marked the 30th Leadership Exchange trip, led by our Leadership Foundation. That means 30 years of “borrowing” really good ideas from other communities and bringing new solutions to take on challenges that we face at home. This year, we visited Dallas. They’re home to 20 Fortune 500 headquarters, and we saw how their companies … Read Post
I love the entrepreneurial spirit here. There’s not only a drive to succeed but also to help others succeed that is unlike anywhere else in the country. And that approach is working. Just last year, clients at our Denver Metro Small Business Development Center launched 44 new businesses and created 605 new jobs. Here’s some of the … Read Post
