Colorado Concern

As an organization that cares deeply about the success of Colorado business, we need to ensure we maintain competitiveness. One of the reasons for the slowdown in migration? According to this article: "The rising 'hidden' costs of homeownership (e.g., insurance, property tax, climate change) in some regions and a sharp decline in housing affordability are leaving homeowners with less disposable income to fund a move and resulting in fewer relocations by older consumers and higher-income households." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFm5iBVn #ColoradoBusiness #EconomicCompetitiveness

"Tim Foster, who adeptly ran the state’s system of higher education for many years, has denounced partisans who allege these measures won’t adequately fund our colleges, schools and health care systems. They will." Check out this article by #brucebenson #coleg #ballotiniative #taxes #vote https://lnkd.in/g_8bXNGG

Colorado Concern is looking for a Senior Director of Public Affairs and Engagement to manage our policy agenda, internal and external communications, and member engagement. Priority application begins May 17th, but the position will remain open until filled. Please share this exciting opportunity with your network. https://lnkd.in/dg54WieR #coleg #copolitics #hiring

Please join us in warmly welcoming Ray Baker, Partner at Gold Crown Management Company, George Eidsness, President of Transwest Inc. Murphy Robinson, President & CEO of Robinson Corporations and David Tandberg, PhD, President of Adams State University to Colorado Concern. We appreciate the dedication of these esteemed leaders. Together, we will strengthen Colorado's business economy.

"This year’s three ozone bills would cost a combined $22.6 million and mandate hiring of 119 employees, according to fiscal notes — or $105.6 million and 748 new employees, according to department figures." Colorado Concern opposes SB 165, SB 166, and HB 1330. #coleg #copolitics https://lnkd.in/g9-QP38E

Learn more about construction defects and condo development this Wednesday, March 27th. Colorado Politics & The Denver Gazette, Register today: https://bit.ly/3TqXaon #copolitics Panelists: Senator Rachel Zenzinger, Jeff Nehls, Peter LiFari, Scott Wilkinson, and Jenn Seidman

Senators Rachel Zenzinger & James Coleman, and Representative Shannon Bird: "Homeownership comes in all shapes and sizes. Multifamily for-sale housing — like condos — offers Coloradans an affordable ownership alternative at different price points and for diverse populations of people." 🚨Take Action today: Tell Senator Thomas Tony Exum Sr, Senator Julie Gonzales, Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis, Senator Rod Pelton, Senator Byron Pelton and Senator Faith Winter ✅ VOTE YES on SB106! https://bit.ly/3I8y0FO #copolitics #coleg

Check out this critical new report from the Common Sense Institute Colorado on the devastating impacts SB 159 would have on our economy. If passed, we would lose 181,000 high-paying Colorado jobs. Additionally, over the next 10 years, this bill would reduce state GDP by $321 Billion! This cannot be allowed to happen. Join us in opposing SB 159. #coleg #copolitics https://lnkd.in/g4Q8Pi_R

Many business leaders say Mayor Mike Johnston's push over the last six months to house 1,000 people and make downtown safer has helped the area and driven the recent uptick in foot traffic, Dave Davia, president of business-backed nonprofit Colorado Concern, tells us. Homeless encampments and crime were "barriers" that kept people from going into the office, "so hats off to the mayor and his team for moving mountains," he says. https://lnkd.in/gbYF2PvM

Colorado Concern will be testifying at the state Capitol today in support of support SB 106.