The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announced its position on one bill working its way through the Colorado General Assembly. HB15-1258 FAMLI Insurance Program Wage Replacement/Rep. Faith Winter (D-Westminster) and Sen. Jessie Ulibarri (D-Commerce City) Summary: The bill creates the family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program in the newly created Division of Family and … Read Post
The Colorado Energy Coalition, an industry affiliate of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. (Metro Denver EDC), is pleased to announce its second-annual Colorado Energy Expo, to be held at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Wednesday, May 13. The event showcases Colorado’s position at the forefront of responsible energy development including solar, wind, oil, coal, natural … Read Post
From a playful yodel to heartfelt dedications, there were different ways that eight laureates were welcomed into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame. Hosted by Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce are on Jan. 29, 2015, this black-tie event recognizes outstanding Colorado business leaders from the past and present, highlights the … Read Post
Eighteen finalists have been named in the six award areas of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Business Awards, which will be held April 24. The Chamber will also recognize an individual who assists entrepreneurs and small businesses with the David E. Bailey Small Business Advocate Award. Sara Crocker is the communications manager for the … Read Post
There are a number of factors at play when figuring out how Colorado grows and stays competitive economically. The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation has been tracking them all for the past 10 years in its Toward a More Competitive Colorado report. We are on the move, smart, innovative and healthy. See how we measured up. Looking for more? … Read Post
Just over a month ago, the task force created by the legislature to study how to improve testing requirements for Colorado’s students issued its recommendations. This task force was made of 15-members including parents, education experts and business leaders who spent over 50 hours deliberating and received more than 750 comments and feedback from Coloradans across … Read Post
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, along with 260 local, regional and state chambers of commerce have signed a letter urging Congress to resolve the impending insolvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund and pass a long-term federal transportation authorization bill. You can find a copy of the letter here. The Chamber also announced positions on … Read Post
