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 […]
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Small Businesses Can Make a Difference and Influence Policy
It’s crucial for small businesses to have a voice in shaping legislation and policies, especially during economic challenges that are raising the cost of doing business. Legislative decisions can significantly influence business operations, restrict market access and affect overall success. Small businesses form the backbone of Colorado’s economy, and their perspectives are essential in guiding […]
How are Small Businesses Defined?
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!
April 28th through May 4th, 2024 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, […]
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 second annual 2024 National Civics Bee® regional competition on April 11. The event was hosted by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce […]
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 second annual 2024 National Civics Bee® regional competition on April 14. The event was hosted by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. […]
Colorado Chamber Announces Move to New Office Space
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced it is relocating to a new office building in downtown Denver. The organization will be moving to the fifth floor of 1700 Broadway at the Atrium Campus effective in June 2024. The new office will include a […]
ACTION ALERT: This Bill Would Close Businesses, Kill Jobs
With only a couple of weeks left of the legislative session, job-killing bills are moving fast. The Colorado Chamber has seen several victories, defeating two of the bills on our job killers list this session so far. Advocates for business have sent over 2,600 messages to lawmakers against bills on our Job Killers List and […]
Technology Alliance Meets During Final Weeks of Session
In the last few weeks of the 2024 legislative session, many of the Colorado Chamber policy councils and alliances are having their final meetings of the session. Today, the Colorado Chamber Technology Alliance met to receive updates on legislation and took positions on current bills. The group discussed and took an “amend” position on SB 205, a consumer […]
What We’re Watching: HB 1439
This legislative session, the Colorado Chamber has played a lead role and supported several workforce initiatives to bolster the state’s talent pipeline. One important bill that aligns with the Colorado Chamber’s 2024 legislative agenda is HB 1439, which would create a tax credit and grant program to support apprenticeships across the state. Senior Vice President […]