Interviewing & Evaluating Candidates

Every participating Chamber plays a direct role in evaluating candidates seeking SCBA support. The Alliance convenes structured candidate interviews and policy forums where business leaders from across Southern Colorado engage candidates in substantive, real-world discussions.

These conversations focus on the issues most affecting regional competitiveness, including housing, infrastructure, workforce, childcare, regulation, and the cost of doing business. Chamber leaders help frame the questions, ensuring local priorities are reflected and candidates are held accountable through meaningful dialogue.

Endorsing the Right Candidates

Following interviews and business-driven evaluation, the SCBA and its independent companion organization, SoCo Action, issue strategic endorsements for state-level candidates who demonstrate business acumen, alignment with pro-growth priorities, and a strong regional vision.

Our endorsements are:

• Locally informed — Shaped by Chambers of Commerce and business leaders

• Strategically focused — Limited to state-level races

• Action-oriented — Supported by coordinated communication and voter engagement

The SCBA is nonpartisan, but unapologetically pro-business.

Funding & Mobilizing Support

The SCBA pairs strategy with action. Participating Chambers contribute annually and engage their members in supporting endorsed candidates, while SoCo Action conducts independent outreach, advertising, and Get Out The Vote efforts in compliance with campaign finance law.

This coordinated structure allows Southern Colorado businesses to move beyond reactive advocacy and build lasting political influence—driven by the people who know their communities best.