Ready for the 2020 Legislative Session

The legislative session is just three weeks away, but our team has been hard at work getting ready for the session and closely monitoring issues that are important to your business. Watch to see what we’re tracking in this video produced by our friends at Comcast. Can’t get enough policy? Join us at our Business … Read Post

Changes to Overtime Threshold Proposed

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

2019 Election: The Ballots are In

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

Your Ballot Guide

It’s October, which means ballots will arrive at our doors soon. There are two statewide issues that our Board of Directors have taken positions on: Propositions CC and DD. Learn more about these issues in this video, produced by our friends at Comcast. Want more on the ballot or want to share it? Download our … Read Post

Act Now on Denver Carbon Tax Proposal

Denver City Council’s Finance and Governance Committee will meet on Tuesday to discuss two bills that would refer a tax on electricity and natural gas for commercial and industrial users to the November ballot for Denver voters. This policy effort was first raised by organizers of a ballot measure that recently failed to gather enough signatures. … Read Post

Future in Focus at State of the City

Denver Metro Chamber leadership and metro area mayors focused on the importance of working together to tackle the challenges we face as a region at the Chamber’s State of the City on Tuesday. And while the conversations may be tough, they said, it’s what has helped the Denver metro area address and find solutions to … Read Post

For The Love of CO

Summer is here, and that means you’re likely spending serious time outdoors. We know some of you will head toward one of Colorado’s rivers to kayak or fly fish or even hike nearby. Many of us will visit our local farmer’s market for that fabulous, fresh-off-the-farm and ranch food (Colorado Proud!). And, even if you … Read Post