Int’l Biz and CO

We have been working hard to expand international trade opportunities for our members. It’s why we have supported Denver International Airport as they have grown to 26 nonstop international flights, and in total serve 214 nonstop destinations across the world. Those flights allow us to do more business globally and are crucial for our region and … Read Post

Your Influence: Members Share Their Voice in Policy Committee

Advocacy on policy issues is a critical component of our work on behalf of our members at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the greater business community. Our members who have a seat on our committees get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s impacting the metro area’s business community through the lens of our three … Read Post

Vote No on Question 200

With an unemployment rate hovering around 3 percent and an economy ranked top in the country by U.S. News and World Report and 24/7 Wall Street, it’s clear that Colorado is doing something right. As a community, many of us have taken advantage of the upsides of this economic growth – things like job mobility, … Read Post

Chamber Advocacy: Amplifying Your Voice

We advocate on behalf of our members because we know we can be more successful when we raise our voices together – and we do that at the Capitol each legislative session. The legislative session closed earlier this month, and we reflected on it at our State of the State. Find out how we fared … Read Post

A Look Back at the Session at State of the State

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kelly Brough expressed disappointment with the process for engaging in policy debate during the just-concluded legislative session – for the business community and many others who worked to have their voice heard on issues ranging from oil and gas regulations to family leave time. “When a process … Read Post

FAMLI Bill Changes Amid Biz Concerns

It’s being reported by The Denver Post and discussed at the Capitol that Senate Bill 188, which would have created a mandatory state-run family and medical insurance program funded through a $2 billion payroll tax on employers and employees, will be amended into a study. Defeating this bill was a top priority for the Chamber because of … Read Post

Join Us With Together Denver

If you live in Denver, your ballot has likely arrived, and there is one item on the ballot that can impact our entire region: Initiative 300. The initiative would allow people to camp indefinitely in all outdoor spaces, from parks to sidewalks to public venues like Red Rocks. The initiative prohibits enforcement of laws like … Read Post