The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently released the Small Business Economic Profile for Colorado, which provides a comprehensive look at the impact of small businesses on the state’s economy. The report highlights the vital role that small businesses play in job creation, innovation, and economic growth. According to the report, there are approximately 691,230 small […]
Small businesses have the power to impact policies and effect change!
It is crucial for small businesses to have a say in the formation of policies and regulations that directly impact their operations. Government decisions can significantly affect the success of businesses and limit their potential for growth. Given that small enterprises are a vital aspect of the Colorado economy, their input is crucial in shaping […]
Supporting Colorado’s small businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of the Colorado economy and supporting them is crucial for the growth of our communities. Here are some tips for ways you can support small businesses this week and all year long! Shop local Whenever possible, shop at local Colorado-based businesses. By doing so, you are supporting the local economy […]
Defining a Small Business
Small businesses are a dominant force in the U.S. economy, accounting for 99.7% of all American firms, with a staggering 28 million in operation. However, determining what qualifies as a small business can be complex. In general, a small business has fewer than 1,500 employees and an average annual revenue of no more than $38.5 […]
Celebrate National Small Business Week!
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, highlighting the integral part they play in shaping the economy. NSBW takes place annually during the first week of May. This year, it will be held on April 30th through May 6th, […]
Chamber Members listed as Best Places to Work in 2023
The Denver Business Journal recently released their list of Best Places to Work. The 2023 list includes 70 companies from across the Denver metropolitan area that go above and beyond for their employees. Quantum Workplace and the DBJ teamed up to survey employees to assess the realities of working at each company, using factors like […]
Craig Press: Middle schoolers from Moffat, Routt counties pitch ideas to improve community during inaugural Civics Bee
A good idea to boost a community can come from anywhere, and students were presenting plenty of them Friday night, April 21, in Craig. Craig Chamber of Commerce crowned three state-bound competitors during the first-ever National Civics Bee at Luttrell Barn Cultural Center. The event, an educational competition for middle school students, saw nine finalists […]
Campus Reform: ANALYSIS: The Chamber of Commerce intervenes in civics education crisis
A civics quiz bowl is connecting students to opportunities that, over the past two decades, they have been less likely to encounter in school. Local chambers of commerce in Craig, Colo., State College, Pa., and Lima, Ohio, recently shared their accounts of hosting the National Civics Bee alongside 37 other cities. In the second annual competition sponsored by the U.S. Chamber […]
Arvada Press: Three Arvada-area middle school students move on to statewide Civics Bee
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Arvada local competition of the National Civics Bee on April 18, where three middle schoolers qualified to move on to the statewide finals in Denver on May 19. The National Civics Bee is organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. … Colorado Chamber President and CEO […]
Craig-area Middle School Students Compete in Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. CRAIG, Colorado – Middle school students from Craig-area schools competed in the 2023 National Civics Bee regional competition today. The event was hosted by the Craig Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Students competed […]