Protecting CO’s Health Care

Our ability to find common ground with unlikely partners is one of the things that makes our region so successful. It was instrumental in defeating Amendment 69 this fall by nearly 80 percent, and in recent weeks, we reconvened many of the partners from that successful No on Amendment 69 coalition to again tackle changes … Read Post

Business Legislative Preview: Party Leaders Agree on Issues, Differ on Solutions

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce pushed for collaboration and compromise at its Business Legislative Preview on Thursday as leaders of both parties agreed on the need to address years-long challenges of transportation funding and encouraging the construction of entry-level housing but differed on how to solve those issues. Hosted in partnership with the Colorado … Read Post

Boots to Suits: Enlisting our Veterans in Business

Integrity, honesty, dependability, a strong work ethic and leadership skills. It’s safe to say those are among employers most desired traits of a teammate. What can sometimes be overlooked is that these characteristics are possessed by many of Colorado’s 400,000 veterans, and the 45,000-plus veterans living in the Denver metro area. The Denver Metro Chamber … Read Post

After the Election

Yesterday marked the culmination of one of the most talked about, and busiest, elections in our history. Our country now prepares for a new administration, and in Colorado we meet new faces at the legislature and begin the work of implementing newly passed laws. Regardless of who you supported, it is clear that now the real … Read Post

The Impact of Denver’s Creative Landscape 

When we talk about the people who make up our incredible workforce, we always mention that we are smart, we are fit and we are entrepreneurial. But don’t forget we are creative and innovative! For almost 30 years, we’ve been supporting that creativity with our Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). This seven-county organization provides funding … Read Post

Your Guide to the 2016 Ballot

The November ballot is set and as we all expected, there will be plenty to vote on. Our advice is get comfortable, bring sustenance (that’s food and water), because it’s going to take a while to get to the end of that ballot.  And, we NEED every voter to go all the way to end. … Read Post

2016 Ballot Measures: Your Business Ballot Guide

Don’t be daunted by this year’s long ballot. Some of our most critical issues will be near the bottom, so stay strong, use this guide to speed up the process and make it to the very end of your ballot. As in every election, it’s important to know the facts about ballot issues. The Chamber has taken a … Read Post