Government Affairs, Education & Energy Committee

Loren Furman, President & CEO Colorado Chamber of Commerce
"Building a Strong Business Climate for Colorado"
Will share results of Survey of 150 Business Owners in the State of Colorado. 

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

lfurman@cochamber.cLOREN FURMAN 
Colorado Chamber, President & CEO

Loren was named President & CEO of the Colorado Chamber on January 1, 2022. Prior to becoming President, she served as the Chamber’s Senior Vice President of State & Federal Relations since 2008 and led the Chamber’s engagement on all State and Federal governmental issues that affect businesses statewide. In that role she was the primary spokesperson for the organization, and as a member of the leadership team, was actively involved in operational issues including hiring and communications strategies, membership, and strategic approaches for the organization.

Loren moved to Colorado in 2005 from Florida where she worked in Florida politics for many years. In 2005, Loren served as the Legislative Director for the CO Department of Personnel & Administration and worked with the Governor’s Office and Legislature on state workforce issues. Prior to that time, Loren worked for the lobbying firm of Floridian Partners and lobbied many business and local government legislative and regulatory interests ranging from insurance, public safety, telecommunications, IT, business regulation and tort reform. Prior to that role, Loren worked as a Policy Analyst in the Majority Office of the Florida House of Representatives and worked closely with legislators to achieve House leadership priorities.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Colorado’s Most Influential Women: Up and Coming by Denver Post – 2012
Top Business Newsmaker, Denver Business Journal Power Book Awards – 2013, 2014 & 2015

BOARD/CIVIC SERVICE
Partnership for Accountability & Transparency in Healthcare (PATH) – Current Board member
Colorado Civil Justice League – 2012–2019 and Board Chair (2014)
Vital for Colorado – 2017- 2019
Coloradoans for Responsible Energy Development – Current Board member
Colorado Association of Professional Lobbyists – 2013-2015
Private sector Co-Chair of American Legislative Exchange Council – 2013 & 2014
Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists – 2004-2006
Big Bend Cares Board of Directors – 2004-2006