Colorado Candidates Address Business Issues at Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation’s 2022 Candidate Forum

THE CANDIDATE FORUM CENTERED ON ISSUES PERTINENT TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY  View photos from the event, courtesy of Dave Anderson at InSync Photography DENVER—Oct. 12, Nearly 200 business leaders, community members and students gathered for the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation’s (Leadership Foundation) 2022 Candidate Forum at the University of Denver. The Forum featured candidates … Read Post

Coloradans for Practical Policies Objects to Burdensome Regulations

The coalition called for practical solutions and approaches to the EPA’s downgrade of the nonattainment zone’s status The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has taken the lead in forming the Coloradans for Practical Policies coalition, which represents 12 industries with more than 400,000 employees across Colorado. Members of the coalition are dedicated to implementing practical … Read Post

EPA Decision Impacts Business Permits and Gas Prices for Colorado

In April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it was downgrading the quality of the Northern Front Range and Metro Denver’s air from “serious” to “severe,” putting us in violation of federal ozone standards. The Chamber is invested in preserving Colorado’s environment and improving our air quality. We recognize that clean, fresh air is an … Read Post

Clock Ticking for 300+ Bills Remaining in Legislature

This week in policy: With less than two weeks remaining in the legislative session, a lot of work remains to be done before legislators leave the Capitol, with some saying this is the most backed-up they’ve ever seen the system. Some major legislation has been introduced in the past week, and there’s still a lot to accomplish … Read Post

Chamber’s Legal Advisory Committee Helps Reform Several Bills

This week in policy: The Chamber’s Legal Advisory Committee (LAC) works throughout the session to collaborate with bill sponsors and other stakeholders on complex legislation that might need amendments or changes to make the legislation more friendly to Colorado’s business community. Recently, our LAC team has been incredibly successful in providing feedback to legislators that … Read Post