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Celebrate National Small Business Week 2026!

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 […]

What is Considered a Small Business?

Small businesses are holding strong as a major part of the U.S. economy, comprising a staggering 99.9% of all American firms and exceeding 36 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), […]

ACTION ALERT: Help Get HB 1421 Across the Finish Line

One of the Colorado Chamber’s priority bills for the 2026 session has successfully passed the House and is now moving to the Senate floor. With your help, we can keep this momentum going! House Bill 1421 protects the integrity of Colorado’s legal system by addressing the growing influence of private equity firms in legal services. […]

Carbondale-area Middle School Students Compete in National Civics Bee Competition

For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. CARBONDALE, Colorado – Middle school students from Carbondale-area schools competed in the 2026 National Civics Bee® regional competition on April 30. The event was hosted by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce and Youthentity in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Students […]

What We’re Watching: House Bill 1421

With less than two weeks left in the legislative session, things are moving quickly as legislators work to push bills across the finish line. This week, we’re watching House Bill 1421, one of the Chamber’s priority bills for the 2026 session that passed in the House Judiciary Committee yesterday and on second reading this morning. HB […]

Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Hold Final Meetings of 2026 Legislative Session

The Colorado Chamber held its final policy council meetings of the 2026 legislative session, taking positions on key bills affecting the business community and discussing strategy for the last two weeks of session. The Tax Council met on Friday, voting to oppose a bill that would create increased tax liability for nonresidential property owners and […]

In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup

Denver Gazette: After surprise purchase, Colorado’s RE/MAX brand and HQ may move to Florida Then last month, the Colorado Chamber Foundation issued a report showing the state suffered a net loss of 34 public company headquarters since 2022. The figure weighed a total loss of 70 headquarters against a gain of 36. Read More… Washington […]

ACTION ALERT: Tell Legislators to Protect the Integrity of Colorado’s Legal System

One of the Colorado Chamber’s priority bills for the 2026 session passed second reading this morning and is now headed to the House floor for third reading, and legislators need to hear from the business community. House Bill 1421 protects the integrity of Colorado’s legal system by addressing the growing influence of private equity firms […]