A statewide coalition of organizations submitted an amicus brief Thursday in support of a lawsuit filed by Colorado Concern and Board member Dan Ritchie that argues Gov. Jared Polis does not have the constitutional authority to allow electronic signature gathering to qualify issues for the November ballot. Gov. Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 065 … Read Post
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce released the following statement on Gov. Jared Polis’ issuance of an executive order regarding the gathering of signatures via email and mail for ballot issues. “This executive order is in violation of our constitution. Only we, the voters of Colorado, can amend our state’s constitution and no individual elected … Read Post
Recognizing the best in the Denver metro area, 18 organizations have been named as finalists for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Business Awards, presented by BOK Financial. Awards are given in the categories of minority or woman-owned business, small business, start-up business and small and large nonprofit – and new this year: disruptor, … Read Post
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Competitive Council (C3) are excited to announce that Lauren Masias has been named the new C3 director. Masias, a Colorado native who most recently served as managing director of stakeholder engagement for the Denver South Economic Development Partnership, brings a wealth of experience in economic development, … Read Post
CareerWise Colorado and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce are partnering to provide 100 modern youth apprenticeship opportunities with Chamber members in 2020. “Innovating our talent pipelines is a stated objective in Denver,” said Noel Ginsburg, CareerWise CEO. “Workforce innovation starts with the Chamber. The membership is already leading the way on a number of … Read Post
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. are pleased to announce the 2020 inductees into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame, representing Colorado’s most distinguished business leaders from the past and present: Jay Cimino Frank Edbrooke Gerald Gallegos Larry Kendall Charles, Greg and Kent Stevinson Judith Wagner These laureates, selected for … Read Post
With the largest demand in the country for workers with post-secondary credentials, Colorado employers are focusing more and more on how to provide education and training. One business leader will share how organizations are beginning to do that at scale on Tuesday, July 30, at the State of the City following keynotes from Mayors Michael … Read Post
