Legislators will convene at the Capitol on Wednesday for the start to the 2022 Legislative Session. If you joined us at our ninth Business Legislative Preview Breakfast on Monday at the Denver Art Museum, you got a jumpstart on what the General Assembly leadership sees as the top issues that they’ll tackle over the next … Read Post
DENVER – Today, the Colorado business community heard firsthand from leaders of the Colorado General Assembly on their plans, priorities and predictions for the year. The 2022 Business Legislative Preview presented by Fidelity Investments provides a unique platform for both parties to discuss directly with the business community what lies ahead for the legislative session. … Read Post
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Adam Burg as vice president of government affairs. He will begin Dec. 28. Burg, who most recently served as legislative and government affairs senior advisor for Adams County, brings a breadth of expertise in the federal, state and local policy arenas. Adams County is … Read Post
Last week, the Biden administration released the details of its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to require employers with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or test for COVID-19 at least weekly. Several states have already filed lawsuits against the mandate and a federal appeals panel issued a temporary stay Saturday. But … Read Post
Colorado voters chose not to advance any of the statewide ballot measures this election, rejecting Amendment 78, which needed 55% to win, and Proposition 119 and 120, which both needed 50% plus one vote. The Chamber supported Proposition 119 and opposed Amendment 78 and Proposition 120. Chamber opposed Amendment 78 and it failed 44% to … Read Post
Sound policy is about people – creating an economy that allows employers to start and grow businesses and employees to access great jobs with opportunities to grow, earn more and achieve their families’ dreams. That’s why the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce takes an in-depth look at policy and weighs in on issues that affect … Read Post
The session came to a close earlier this month after 116 days of work. While technically four days short of a typical legislative session, this session felt longer. We are still recovering from a global pandemic, and the scope of legislative issues and the volume of bills really kept us hopping. For you, our members, … Read Post
