DCBA: A United Voice for Business Growth
The Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) is a powerful coalition of business organizations dedicated to shaping a strong and prosperous business environment in Douglas County. By uniting the Castle Rock Chamber, Castle Rock EDC, and Douglas County EDC and Chamber, DCBA serves as a collective voice, advocating for policies that support business growth, economic development, and regional prosperity. Through strategic leadership and collaboration, we influence regional, state, and federal legislation to ensure a thriving business community. Each year, we bring business leaders and policymakers together at the Douglas County Legislative Alliance Breakfast, fostering dialogue and driving impactful change for our region’s future.
DCBA Archive
March 26, 2025
The Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) has taken positions on two state bills as of March 26, 2025. The organization opposes HB25-1300, which shifts the burden of proof in workers’ compensation claims to employers and repeals the requirement to provide a list of healthcare providers. It also opposes HB25-1296, which makes broad adjustments to state tax credits and deductions, including those related to child care, historic preservation, and business property taxes.
March 3, 2025
Legislators expressed opposition to bills on utility disconnection limits, residential development on faith and educational land, surveillance data restrictions, county commissioner election changes, homeowner construction defect protections, AI safety measures, emissions disclosure requirements, and deceptive trade practice standards. They voiced support only for measures limiting construction defect claims and modernizing residential building stair regulations.
February 13, 2025
The Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) has advocated for or against several bills impacting local businesses. The DCBA supports HB25-1113, which would limit the use of turf in new residential developments. The DCBA opposes HB25-1090, which would require sellers to disclose the total price of goods and services, including fees and charges. The DCBA also opposes HB25-1169, which would allow for the construction of housing developments on faith and educational land. The DCBA supports HB25-1157, which would reauthorize the Advanced Industries Tax Credit.
January 26, 2025
The Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) has taken positions on a number of bills that are of interest to the business community. The DCBA opposes HB25-1001, which would amend the definition of “employer” for the purpose of regulation. The DCBA supports HB25-1053, which would provide immunity from civil liability for landowners who allow access to their property for entry and exit in connection with an emergency. The DCBA opposes SB25-005, which would eliminate the requirement for a second election to negotiate a union security agreement clause in the collective bargaining process. The DCBA supports SB25-022, which would require an appropriation of $7,500,000 to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control for FY 2024-25 in order to study the applications of artificial intelligence to predict, prevent or assist in fighting wildfires.
