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Leaders of Colorado General Assembly Join Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Colorado Competitive Council for 2022 Business Legislative Preview

By Jennifer Kostka Beck January 10, 2022

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

Denver Metro Chamber Appoints Adam Burg as Vice President of Government Affairs

By Jennifer Kostka Beck December 20, 2021

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

What to Know about the Federal Employer Vaccine and Testing Mandate

By Denver Metro Chamber November 8, 2021

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

Voters Reject All 3 Statewide Measures and More 2021 Election Results

By Denver Metro Chamber November 3, 2021

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

Chamber Takes Positions on Three Ballot Issues

By Denver Metro Chamber October 11, 2021

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

How Will the 2021 Legislative Session Affect the Business Community?

By Kelly Brough June 21, 2021

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

The End of the 2021 Legislative Session

By Denver Metro Chamber June 11, 2021

Workers’ Rights Act Legislation Meets Its End A bill we opposed and have been updating you on most of this session, Senate Bill 176, “Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights Act,” was postponed indefinitely in the House Judiciary Committee on Monday. While we agree that no employee should endure discrimination or harassment, we had concerns about … Read Post

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