Last week Gov. John Hickenlooper delivered his 2016 State of the State address to the Republican-controlled Senate and the Democrat-led House. In his speech, he reinforced support for a number of key Chamber priorities, including reforming construction defects laws and shifting the hospital provider fee into an enterprise to maximize funding for transportation and education. … Read Post
Every year we tune in to see who’s going to win an Oscar, a Grammy or a Golden Globe. But, what if we shifted our focus to see which amazing organization will receive an award for their dedication to making Denver great? The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Business Awards Luncheon is a chance … Read Post
For nearly 150 years, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has been working for business. At New Member Orientation on Jan. 13, we want members to get to know the Chamber, our affiliates and how we work so they use those tools and resources to reach their career and business goals. Whether you’re looking to … Read Post
Despite 110 years of hosting the “super bowl of livestock shows,” looking toward the future was the main focus of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce‘s 22nd annual Boots ‘n Business luncheon this afternoon, kicking off the start of 16 days of the National Western Stock Show. With the passage of Question 2C in November, … Read Post
They say time flies when you’re having fun. I must have had fun in 2015, because time has flown by. Okay, maybe fun isn’t the perfect word, but I think time flies here because we really love what we do at the Chamber – working for all of you and putting more Coloradans to work. … Read Post
It’s that time of the year to spend time with family and friends, but do you feel the pressure of your job dragging you down? Don’t let work be your carry-on baggage this holiday season. We asked Mental Health America of Colorado how to prevent burnout around the holidays. What is burnout? Burnout is a … Read Post
Time and again in our history, we’ve joined with the business, nonprofit and public sectors to successfully engage on ballot issues of significant impact to Colorado’s economic vitality. Earlier this week, we committed to develop a campaign to defeat Amendment 69, ColoradoCare (single payer health care). Amendment 69, termed ColoradoCare by proponents, is a tax … Read Post
