In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Magda King with Antlers at Vail Antlers at Vail has been a staple of the […]
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Small Business Feature: Footers Catering
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Anthony Lambatos with Footers Catering Footers Catering was founded in 1981 by Jimmy Lambatos as […]
Small Business Feature: Ace Office Furniture
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is Kevin Astala with Ace Office Furniture Ace Office Furniture was founded in 2015 as a […]
Small Business Feature: Stage 2 Studios
In honor of National Small Business Week, the Colorado Chamber is celebrating Colorado small businesses and recognizing the contributions of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees to our local communities. Learn more about Small Business Week here! Today’s feature is John Conn with Stage 2 Studios With a strong track record of successful campaigns and […]
The Impact of Regulations on Colorado Small Businesses
For small businesses in Colorado, navigating the state’s complex and growing regulations has become an uphill battle. As the sixth most regulated state in the nation, Colorado’s regulatory climate continues to be a top concern for businesses statewide. Small businesses, in particular, consistently identify the state’s high regulatory burden as a significant barrier to doing […]
Five Ways You Can Support Colorado Small Businesses
Small business week is the perfect time to celebrate the entrepreneurs that fuel Colorado’s economy and support the small businesses in your community. Here are some tips for ways you can support small businesses this week and all year long! Engage with Lawmakers on Business Legislation On the state level in Colorado, lawmakers convene for […]
Small Businesses Have the Power to Make a Difference and Influence Policy
It’s crucial for small businesses to have a voice in shaping the policies that impact them most. With economic challenges raising the cost of doing business, it is essential for small businesses to be part of the conversation. Legislative decisions can significantly influence business operations, restrict market access and affect overall success. Small businesses form […]
What is Considered a Small Business?
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 […]