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 […]
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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 […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 305
With the 2025 legislative session ending in less than a week, our last “What We’re Watching” feature is a bill that aligns with one of the Colorado Chamber’s most important priorities – improving government regulatory processes. Senate Bill 305, which cleared its final legislative hurdle this morning and is on its way to the governor, […]
Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Hold Last Meetings of Session
In the last few weeks of the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado Chamber Tax and Government Affairs Councils had their final meetings of the session to take positions on legislation and received updates previously discussed bills. The Colorado Chamber took a position on the following bill: Tax Council Positions: HB 1296: Oppose to Amend The bill […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Aspen Times: Colorado job vacancies jump in the first quarter of 2025 amid economic uncertainty, but experts warn of possible slowdown Colorado’s labor market saw a 12.8% growth in job postings from January through April, ranking third highest nationwide and notably outpacing the national growth rate of 7.7%, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation and […]
Commemorating May’s Milestones: Recognizing Our Members of 5 and 10+ Years
The Colorado Chamber would like to take a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support of our long-standing members who have been with us for 5 and 10+ years this May. Their dedication to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in our continued growth and success. We extend our appreciation to the following members […]
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 […]
Buena Vista-area Middle School Students Compete in National Civics Bee® Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. BUENA VISTA, Colorado – Middle school students from Buena Vista-area schools competed in the 2025 National Civics Bee® regional competition on 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 […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 306
We’ve now entered the final stretch of the 2025 legislative session, with two weeks left and many bills left to pass (or kill). One major priority of the Colorado Chamber’s this session has been implementing regulatory reform to create transparency and address some of the major pressure points facing the business community. A key component […]