Author: Savannah Mehrtens
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Fact check: There really are two jobs for every unemployed person in Colorado
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There are, indeed, two jobs available for every unemployed individual in Colorado, as Gov. Jared Polis said in his State of the State address last week – but it’s unclear what level of quality and or what industry these jobs are most likely in. Polis said there are “two available jobs for every unemployed person” in…
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OEDIT welcomes new executive director
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The Office of Economic Development and International Trade this January welcomed a new executive director in Eve Lieberman, Gov. Jared Polis’ chief policy advisor and legislative counsel. Lieberman took over the role from Patrick Meyers on Jan. 1. Lieberman has served in legislative and policy departments, in addition to federal affairs work for Polis in…
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Colorado unemployment rate continues decline
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Colorado’s unemployment rate continued to decline at the end of 2022, and remained below the national average, according to a Friday report from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The state’s unemployment rate declined in December to 3.3%. This is a two-tenths percentage decrease since the previous month, equaling a drop of 6,700 people…
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Lafayette gains new aerospace startup ThinkOrbital’s headquarters
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Colorado’s aerospace industry just grew Thursday with the announcement of a new company that will create new jobs around the greater Denver area with economic development incentives from the state. Space infrastructure startup ThinkOrbital chose Lafayette for its headquarters, according to a news release from Gov. Jared Polis and the Global Business Development Division of…
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Colorado’s private sector retirement program ‘SecureSavings’ portal now open
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In an effort to save taxpayers money over the next 15 years and aid in retirement savings for employees in private sector businesses and gig workers, the Colorado SecureSavings Program began Wednesday. Colorado Department of Treasury officials launched the new website and it’s now open for applicants. The program will provide retirement plan access for…
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New Colorado Chamber of Commerce report identifies possible business roadblocks
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Colorado business leaders expressed concerns about Colorado’s regulatory landscape, increasing “wages and benefit affordability,” and high cost of living for employees due to housing affordability here. That’s according to a report released Thursday by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. The report, produced with Dietrich Partners, a Colorado-based business consulting firm, focused on the economic landscape…
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Food licensing cost-effective changes start in June, if passed by Denver City Council
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A change to the food licensing requirements in Denver could reduce licensing fees for about 80% of retail food providers in the city starting in June, according to Eric Escudero, communications director for Department of Excise and Licenses in the City and County of Denver. Department Executive Director Molly Duplechian said the food safety requirements…
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Western Stock Show Association brings on J.J. Ament to board
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The National Western Stock Show board of directors tabbed Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO J.J. Ament to join the board of The Western Stock Show Association. The Chamber and the Stock Show go back to the event’s inaugural year in 1906, when chamber officials co-founded it. The chamber bills itself as the oldest business and…
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Governor’s office touts Colorado’s lower unemployment, higher job growth
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Colorado has a strong economy that out performs other states’, according to the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting. The office released the quarterly economic forecast reoirt Tuesday. It revealed that the labor market in Colorado continues to lead across the U.S. with a lower unemployment rate and higher job growth rate than national…
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‘Do no harm,’ Colorado chamber tells legislators ahead of 2023 session
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Preventing “new mandates and regulatory burdens” sits atop the legislative priorities of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, which urged policymakers to “do no harm” when they convene for the new legislative session next month. The chamber said its agenda for next year – which outlines its short and long-term policy positions on labor and employment,…
