A PEW RESEARCH STUDY REPORTS MORE than half of Americans find the internet to be essential during the COVID-19 outbreak. This finding is not surprising to many people who are reading this magazine; as business leaders and parents who are working and managing learning from home, we know a home internet connection is needed now … Read Post
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation will host the 2020 U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on Thursday, Oct. 15. The virtual event will give attendees the opportunity to hear from the candidates on key business issues, including economic development, the impact of COVID-19, job creation, education and health care. WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 9:30 a.m. … Read Post
When we looked out across the landscape in March 2020, and saw 500,000 Coloradans out of work and 500,000 students out of school, we knew the only way to help Colorado recover was to help employees safely return to work and help students safely return to school. To do that, employers needed timely and accurate … Read Post
Coalition of Business Leaders Statewide Expresses Concerns Regarding Potential Oil & Gas Setback Rules A coalition of 41 organizations statewide sent a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, expressing their concerns regarding the proposal before the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission for a 2,000-foot setback rule for new oil and gas drilling. The rule … Read Post
Virtual Event Featured Panel Speaking about Racial Equity in Business Not even a pandemic could stop the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce from celebrating 2020 – a year that many will remember for social distancing, facemasks, racial unrest and a struggling economy, but the Chamber and its 3,000 members see as an opportunity to rebuild … Read Post
Reopening to Chamber Staff Three months ago, did you ever think you would be working through the details for how to check your employees’ temperature? That’s where this pandemic has taken us as businesses across the Colorado begin to reopen. Some of the earliest suggestions for temperature checks raised concerns. How would we staff a new intake function? What could we … Read Post
Denver Mayor Announces Requirement for Residents to Stay at Home Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced a new public health order that requires Denver residents to stay at home starting 5 p.m., Tuesday, and lasting through April 10 and longer if necessary. Residents will be allowed to leave their homes to shop for essential needs, such as groceries and medications, exercise and go to work if … Read Post
