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GUEST OPINION: Now, we must work harder to keep business here
Colorado businesses now face a top state income tax rate that has nearly doubled, the largest proportional increase in the corporate income tax rate in our state’s history. Beginning in 2027, Amendment 87 will raise Colorado’s top income tax rate from 4.4% to 8.4%. While much of the campaign focused on its impact on individual high earners and their personal income taxes, an important piece of the measure was often overlooked: those same rates apply to businesses.
Amendment 87 will devastate Main Street, communities | GUEST COLUMN
J.J. Ament Michael Smith Amendment 87’s supporters say a graduated income-tax system would impact only a small number of “wealthy” Coloradans. But that claim ignores the broader economic consequences for local employers, family businesses, farms, ranches and the communities that depend on them. Colorado’s small businesses sustain Main Street and rural economies across the state.
Colorado's prosperity - on the brink - Denver Gazette
By J.J. Ament, Debbie Brown, Dave Davia, Loren Furman and Kourtny Garrett When a company leaves Colorado, no one wins; especially not the line cooks, delivery drivers, bookkeepers, or the small businesses depending on them. Too often, business departures are shrugged off as isolated or inconsequential incidents. They are not. Their departures are a sign of the growing disconnect in our state between policy intentions and the real-world consequences for workers, families, and communities.
PERSPECTIVE: Colorado's prosperity is on the brink
By J.J. Ament, Debbie Brown, Dave Davia, Loren Furman and Kourtny Garrett When a company leaves Colorado, no one wins; especially not the line cooks, delivery drivers, bookkeepers, or the small businesses depending on them. Too often, business departures are shrugged off as isolated or inconsequential incidents. They are not. Their departures are a sign of the growing disconnect in our state between policy intentions and the real-world consequences for workers, families, and communities.
PERSPECTIVE: Colorado’s prosperity is on the brink
Dave Davia By J.J. Ament, Debbie Brown, Dave Davia, Loren Furman and Kourtny Garrett When a company leaves Colorado, no one wins; especially not the line cooks, delivery drivers, bookkeepers, or the small businesses depending on them. Too often, business departures are shrugged off as isolated or inconsequential incidents. They are not. Their departures are a sign of the growing disconnect in our state between policy intentions and the real-world consequences for workers, families, and communities.
GUEST OPINION: Colorado’s case for continued university research
In Colorado, we’re fond of thinking of ourselves as pragmatists. We’re the type of folks that know how to put aside differences in favor of solving problems. We’re the sort who believe strong communities and a healthy economy make a better quality of life for each one of us. That’s why we all must take up the cause of university-led research as a real and meaningful contributor to that better quality of life we want for Colorado and our entire country.
GUEST OPINION: Colorado’s case for continued university research
In Colorado, we’re fond of thinking of ourselves as pragmatists. We’re the type of folks that know how to put aside differences in favor of solving problems. We’re the sort who believe strong communities and a healthy economy make a better quality of life for each one of us. That’s why we all must take up the cause of university-led research as a real and meaningful contributor to that better quality of life we want for Colorado and our entire country.
PERSPECTIVE: Colorado has fallen behind in economic growth Original
The 2024 state legislative session is underway, which means that over the coming weeks and months, we’ll hear from our elected lawmakers about the proposals they have to move our state forward. While we have different ideas of what policies are best for the state, we want Colorado to be successful. At the Colorado Chamber, our focus is on improving the state’s economic climate. We want Colorado to be the preferred place where business leaders choose to invest and innovate.
How the Colorado Chamber of Commerce is Breaking New Ground in Environmental Sustainability
A recent Colorado Chamber survey revealed that Colorado’s current regulatory climate continues to be a challenge for business operations, and environmental regulations were identified as a top concern. Employers throughout our great state have long been invested in a clean environment for the communities where they operate for the future of Colorado.
GUEST COLUMN: ‘Fair workweek’ would crush Colorado’s job creators (copy) Original
As Coloradans, we’re exceptionally proud to live and work in such an inspiring state. It’s irrefutable that our quality of life, access to outdoor recreation and natural beauty, and sense of community sets us apart. While our strengths as a state are unmatched, it doesn’t come without challenges — some of which are making it increasingly difficult to live, work and do business here.
GAZETTE OP-ED: ‘Fair workweek’ would crush Colorado’s job creators
Published: February 15, 2023 By Loren Furman for The Gazette As Coloradans, we’re exceptionally proud to live and work in such an inspiring state. It’s irrefutable that our quality of life, access to outdoor recreation and natural beauty, and sense of community sets us apart. While our strengths as a state are unmatched, it doesn’t come without challenges — some of which are making it increasingly difficult to live, work and do business here.
The business of solutions requires partnerships and bold leadership from our local chambers
By LOREN FURMAN The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is in the solutions business. We believe a strong business environment equals a strong and thriving economy. We advocate for industry growth and pro-business policies to help support and improve the cost of doing business, the quantity of educated skilled workers, and Colorado’s critical infrastructure, which include roads, telecommunications, water and energy.
PERSPECTIVE: The toll of homelessness
We’re proud to call Denver home. Our capital city has few rivals when it comes beauty and quality of life. Sadly, a walk around downtown or a drive by a highway underpass in the metro area puts one of our biggest public policy challenges on full display. The proliferation of tents and temporary shelters paint a harsh reality; the number of people experiencing homelessness is growing.
PERSPECTIVE: The toll of homelessness
We’re proud to call Denver home. Our capital city has few rivals when it comes beauty and quality of life. Sadly, a walk around downtown or a drive by a highway underpass in the metro area puts one of our biggest public policy challenges on full display. The proliferation of tents and temporary shelters paint a harsh reality; the number of people experiencing homelessness is growing.
HB 1026 - the right way to reduce emissions
Loren Furman Adam Burg Policy matters. It’s easy to get lost in politics but, in the end, its good policy that makes the difference for families, businesses and the future of Colorado. Despite the partisan bickering, mudslinging and spin that typically reign supreme in an election year, there is some good news and good policy in the state legislature. It comes in the form of HB 22-1026.
PERSPECTIVE: Will unemployment insurance crush Colorado’s job creators? Original
The tremendous economic upheaval of the last two years has taken its toll on our economy. Since 2020, Colorado businesses have fought hard to survive, recover, and thrive. We’re not there yet. The pandemic has continued to strain Colorado’s economy, impacting businesses of all sizes, and altering the fabric of our local communities.
OPINION | Lawmakers' double standard on workplace harassment
Loren Furman As the General Assembly approaches its final weeks, major legislation impacting businesses is getting closer to crossing the finish line. One of those bills is Senate Bill 176, which would implement sweeping changes to Colorado’s workplace harassment laws. The bill is well-intended — no individual should ever face uncomfortable or unsafe situations in the workplace due to harassment.
THE PODIUM | Don't block business' recovery
Loren Furman When it comes to an economic recovery from the pandemic, recent data has shed light on where Colorado stands compared to other states — and it doesn’t look good. While neighboring states have regained nearly all of the jobs lost last year, Colorado’s unemployment rate is worse than nearly every other state in the nation. In the shocking new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Colorado has the fourth-highest unemployment rate after Hawaii, California and Nevada.
Guest Commentary: Denver hurts business, consumers by fast-tracking a minimum wage hike
The City of Denver has made headlines recently for its efforts to increase the city-wide minimum wage beginning in January of this year, ultimately raising rates from $11.10 to $15.87 per hour by January 2021. While well-intended, the rapid timeline for such a significant increase could create serious ripple effects for local businesses, employees and consumers.
Legislation to Change Workers Compensation Benefits Set for 2014 Legislative Session
Published: December 6, 2013 By Loren Furman CACI Senior Vice President State and Federal Relations During the legislature’s 2014 session, legislation will be introduced that will modify current law addressing worker’s compensation benefits for injured workers. The legislation is being advocated by the AFL–CIO and would change the current workers’ compensation system, which was reformed in 1991 through negotiations between labor and business.
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