In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Carrie Baumgart of Markley Motors: A Family-Oriented Business Carrie Baumgart is the current CEO of Markley Motors, […]
Colorado small businesses are resilient through economic challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic was, and continues to be, a struggle for small businesses around the nation. Business leaders have learned to adapt to ever changing health conditions and government mandates that had previously contributed to the 43% of businesses that temporarily closed in 2020. And even after the initial blow of forced business closures during […]
Small Business Feature: Murray Security Services
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Shelley and Shawn Murray of Murray Security Services: From Military Service to Small Business Ownership Murray Security […]
Small Business Feature: TaxOps
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Judy Vorndran from TaxOps: Saving Companies Millions & Guiding Tax Policy Judy Vorndran is an owner and […]
Small businesses can make a difference and influence policy!
It is critical for small businesses to be heard when legislation and policy is being made, especially in the wake of a global pandemic where many businesses are just getting back on their feet. Legislation can have a huge impact on the way businesses are run, limit how and where businesses can operate, and inhibit […]
How you can support Colorado small businesses
Small business week is a great opportunity to support the small businesses in your community. Here are some tips for ways you can support small businesses this week and all year long! Support pro-business candidates for office Local, state, and federal policies have a significant impact on businesses. There are many ways to make an […]
How are small businesses defined?
Small businesses are a major force in the U.S. economy, with 28 million small businesses make up 99.7% of all U.S. firms. But what exactly is considered a small business? Generally, a small business has fewer than 1,500 employees and a maximum of $38.5 million in average annual receipts. But according to the U.S. Small […]
Celebrate National Small Business Week!
May 1st through May 7th, 2022 For over 50 years, National Small Business Week (NSBW) has celebrated the small businesses that are the backbone of our nation and our local communities, and highlights the integral part they play in shaping the economy. NSBW takes place annually during the first week of May. To celebrate NSBW, […]
Statement by Colorado Chamber on $600 Million UITF Proposal
Business Coalition Led by Colorado Chamber Secures Bipartisan Compromise For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement following the announcement of a $600 million proposal to replenish the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund (UITF). The legislation comes after months of negotiations between the […]
CNN: Fidelity will soon offer bitcoin as an option in 401(k)s
Fidelity Investments announced Tuesday that it will offer bitcoin as an investment option in its 401(k) plans by the middle of this year. It’s a big move given that Fidelity is the largest 401(k) plan provider in the United States, acting as custodian for 23,000 plans, which have 20.4 million participants. In total, those plans […]