With Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO Joe Blake slated to take the helm at Colorado State University this summer, the business group has commenced a search for his replacement, with insiders saying the likely pick will come from within the organization.
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May 28, 2009FTS on 600 KCOL: Unemployment bennies for unions, Joe Blake at CSU
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 600 KCOL morning hosts Keith & Gail for a look at state politics and a preview of Saturday's FTS Weekend Edition. Of particular focus this morning: The legislature cleared the way for unemployment benefits for locked-out union workers, and grocery workers may cash in soon on the new benefits. Also, is CSU's next chancellor, Joe Blake, as squeaky-clean as his cheerleaders make him out to be?
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Shady Joe taking heat at CSU
May 15, 2009
Colorado State University's recent announcement of the imminent appointment of Joe Blake as its new chancellor was positively greeted by supporters praising his fundraising capabilities. But now the outgoing president of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce is facing allegations that his hiring process was about as legit as his past dealings with Colorado unions.
Ritter light on fees, energy talk at chamber lunch
A Face the State Staff Report
May 8, 2009At a Thursday lunch hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Bill Ritter summarized recent gains relating to job creation and his oft-promoted "new energy economy." Missing from the speech: any mention of millions of dollars in new fees or regulations coming out of this year's legislative session, which ended Wednesday.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 9/29 - No deal after all on "poison pill" amendments?
September 29, 2008
Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about the back-room negotiations between Colorado Concern, Gov. Bill Ritter and the state's largest labor unions. Sources tell Face The State a deal, once thought to have been agreed upon, is unraveling amidst critical media attention.
FTS sources: Union-business deal falls through
A Face the State Staff Report
September 28, 2008Colorado business leaders have been working behind the scenes to strike a deal with organized labor that would remove four economically devastating union-backed amendments from the ballot in exchange for millions from the business community. But according to inside sources, the negotiations are being derailed by media attention and political pressure.
Amendment 54 ad
September 23, 2008In response to alleged backroom political deals between the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and union bosses, Amendment 54 is launching a strongly worded ad that calls the collaboration an “unholy alliance.”
9/25: A small-business identity crisis
Do chambers of commerce really stand up for the best interest of small businesses?
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Political Cartoon for 9/19: Appeasement, chamber style
Face The State Humor
September 19, 2008
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce president Joe Blake is deeply involved in negotiations with Gov. Bill Ritter and bosses of the state's biggest unions. Will Blake sell out the business community in a pact with big labor? Before following through, he may want to study up on how well appeasement worked for British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.
Capitol Hill rumor mill
September 18, 2008As Election Day approaches the Capitol rumor mill is churning at twice its normal rate, and we are working overtime just to keep up.
The biggest topics of speculation: Who will be Colorado’s next Secretary of State? Who will take over for term-limited leadership in the General Assembly? And most exciting, of course, the secret political dealings behind this year’s ballot initiatives.
Business Groups Merge to Fight Union Initiatives
A Face the State Staff Report
August 22, 2008Two groups opposed to four union-backed anti-business initiatives slated to appear on the November ballot announced today that they are merging to form an opposition coalition. Defend Our Economy, a group launched in April “to analyze and communicate the potential impacts of this baffling array of proposed initiatives on all Colorado businesses,” is merging with Coloradans For Responsible Reform, an issue committee formed by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Right To Work Measure Gains Support
A Face the State Staff Report
July 2, 2008Colorado’s Right to Work initiative, or Amendment 47, is gaining momentum as it picks up endorsements from around the state.
Denver Chamber opposes Right to Work Initiative
A Face the State Staff Report
June 12, 2008The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has voted to oppose Amendment 47, a proposed right-to-work constitutional amendment set to appear on this November's ballot that would ask voters to protect workers from being forced to join unions or pay union dues.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 4/14 - Chambers of commerce sell out
April 14, 2008Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about Face The State's recent satire of Colorado's chambers of commerce, as well as the the State Board of Education chairwoman's refusal to schedule a public vote regarding a lawsuit challenging a statewide property tax increase.