Small businesses remain a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, comprising a staggering 99.9% of all American firms, totaling around 33 million enterprises. But what exactly qualifies as a small business today? In general, a small business typically has fewer than 500 employees, but according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the real answer depends […]
Celebrate National Small Business Week 2025!
May 4th through 10th, 2025 For over 60 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, the Colorado Chamber will […]
Arvada-area Middle School Students Compete in National Civics Bee® Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. ARVADA, Colorado – Middle school students from Arvada-area schools competed in the 2025 National Civics Bee® regional competition on May 1. The event was hosted by the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber […]
Chaffee County Times: Leon, Drexler, DeWalt advance to state Civics Bee
Buena Vista held its third-annual Civics Bee at the American Legion Post 55 Sunday afternoon, with Buena Vista Middle School student Zachary Leon taking first place in the competition, Benjamin Drexler of Darren Patterson Christian Academy placing second and Jordan DeWalt of DPCA placing third. The three finalists will go on to the statewide civics […]
DBJ: How Denver business leaders can navigate economic uncertainty in the second half of 2025
Recent developments headlining the news have tempered previously strong optimism about the economic outlook among U.S. business owners. Across market cycles, one of the toughest challenges for business leaders is navigating an uncertain market. With trade and tax policies in flux, and the outlook for global growth and inflation changing in real-time, it is critical […]
Aspen Times: Colorado job vacancies jump in the first quarter of 2025 amid economic uncertainty, but experts warn of possible slowdown
Colorado’s job postings surged by nearly double the national rate during the first quarter of 2025, pointing to a strong start to the year — but experts can’t say the same for their predictions going into quarter two. Colorado’s labor market saw a 12.8% growth in job postings from January through April, ranking third highest […]
Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers may table attempted TABOR reckoning as labor union, hospital fights linger in final days
Just over a week remains in the Colorado legislature’s 2025 session — and a number of the Democratic majority’s marquee proposals remain in limbo. Big tax and labor bills are still unresolved as the end of the session approaches. Time pressure is mounting in other fights, including one between hospitals and the drug industryover how […]
Ark Valley Voice: Zach Leon Wins 2025 Buena Vista Civics Bee
Middle school students from Buena Vista (BV) schools competed in the 2025 National Civics Bee® regional competition on Sunday, April 27. The event was hosted by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund, and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It was sponsored and run […]
9 News: Business Buzz: Construction defects, recession concerns and the latest from Colorado’s legislature
From concerns over a recession to bills making their way through the state legislature, Ryan Frazier and Ed Sealover with the Colorado Chamber discuss the latest Colorado business headlines. Watch the segment here.
Colorado Job Vacancies Jump in First Quarter of 2025
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Aspen Technology Labs (Aspen) today released their jobs report for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Utilizing Aspen’s database of more than 9 million job vacancies worldwide from over 200,000 companies, the report provides real-time workforce and jobs […]