Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is at the center of a thriving and inclusive economy in Colorado. The state’s more than 715,00 small businesses employ 1.1 million people, accounting for 99.5% of all businesses in Colorado.
Sharon Kalenzi always envisioned herself as an entrepreneur. Growing up, Sharon was inspired by her mother, a small business owner who was very involved in their community. And while she and her husband were already co-owners of Rock Creek Veterinary Hospital in Broomfield, Colo., Sharon always wanted a small business of her own.
On December 18, Small Business Majortiy Colorado Director Hunter Nelson submitted comments to the Colorado Division of Insurance in support DRAFT proposed regulation 4-2-XX: Colorado Option Standardized Health Benefit Plans in the Small Group Market.
On November 25, Small Business Majority Colorado Director submitted comments to the Prescription Drug Affordability Board in support of affordability reviews of prescription drugs in Colorado.
On November 8, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson submitted comments to the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) in support of draft proposed new regulation 4-2-XX: Concerning Transparency in Coverage Reporting Requirements.
On October 29, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson submitted comments on proposed amendments to Colorado's FAMLI program.
On October 28, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson sent a letter to Division of Housing Director Alison George offering feedback on the Child Care Facility Development Toolkit and Technical Assistance Program and the Child Care Facility Development Planning Grant Program.
Small Business Majority and Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) convened an Inclusive Small Business Roundtable on December 4 with Colorado policymakers and agency leaders and a group of diverse small business owners ahead of the upcoming 2025 legislative session. The goal was to help legislators and agency attendees better understand the experiences and barriers that entrepreneurs face when starting and growing their businesses.
Although Jessi Burg loved her career in seasonal industries like environmental education, outdoor guiding and agriculture, she faced a big problem.
“I wanted to make a living wage,” she said.
With that goal in mind, the future Colorado entrepreneur thought about the small business owners she knew. They seemed to have more control over their wages, work schedule and life. This realization led her to found a landscaping business, Pears to Perennials, in 2016.
On October 10, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson submitted comments in support of Draft Proposed Amended Regulation 4-2-92: Concerning Colorado Option Public Hearings.
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