May 3rd through 9th, 2026
National Small Business Week (NSBW) has celebrated the small businesses that are the backbone of our nation and our local communities for over 60 years and highlights the integral part they play in shaping the economy. NSBW takes place annually during the first week of May.
To celebrate NSBW, the Colorado Chamber will be spotlighting Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs and their employees to our local communities.
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are approximately 730,887 small businesses in Colorado, making up 99.5% of businesses in the state and showing just how essential they are to the overall business community. Small businesses are represented across the state in every sector. Spanning from tech companies to food services, the small business community continues to grow and thrive in Colorado, employing 1.2 million workers statewide.
Colorado small business employment growth exceeds the national small business employment growth rate and 48.5% of Colorado employees work at small business.
This year, Colorado will be the host of the Energy, Technology and Environmental Business Association’s 2026 National Small Business Summit in Aurora from May 26 to 28. The summit will bring together leaders from across the country to highlight new business opportunities, showcase industry developments and provide networking opportunities. Find more information here.
Learn more about National Small Business Week here!