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Small Business Majority testifies in support of protections against deceptive pricing practices

On February 19, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified in support of House Bill 25-1090, legislation that would provide greater transparency in pricing of goods, services and property for both consumers and small businesses, including common area maintenance (CAM) fees for small businesses.

 

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Small Business Majority testifies in support of tax incentives for employee-owned businesses

On February 19, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified in support of House Bill 25-1021, legislation that would extend Colorado’s Employee Ownership Tax Credit to Establish or Expand through income tax year 2037. It would also increase the percentage of conversion or expansion costs that are eligible to be claimed for the credit from 50% to 75% beginning in tax year 2026.

 

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Small Business Majority testifies in opposition to SB25-119

On February 14, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson submitted written testimony in oppostion to SB25-119, legislation that would repeal the Executive Director of the Department of Early Childhood’s rule-making authority and instead grant it to a school district-controlled board. This change would reduce efficiency, disrupt  program stability and limit parent and provider input in the rulemaking process.

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Small Business Majority testifies in support of establishing reimbursement rates for ambulance services

On February 11, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified in support of House Bill 25-1088, legislation that would establish reimbursement rates for ambulance services that are out of network.

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The impact of Colorado’s FAMLI program on small businesses

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Small Business Majority
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

In January 2024, Colorado launched the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, offering up to 12 weeks of paid leave for workers dealing with serious health or family-related needs. While many small business owners support paid leave and value taking care of their employees, they’ve faced hurdles navigating FAMLI.

Small Business Majority testifies in support of regulating private equity acquisition of childcare centers

On February 18, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified in support of HB25-1011, legislation that would protect Colorado's entrepreneurs, families and childcare small businesses from the negative impacts of an institutional investment entity acquiring a childcare center.

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Meet a Colorado entrepreneur who recognized a problem in her community – and started a business to solve it

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.

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Small Business Majority submits comments in support of DOI's Proposed Regulation 4-2-XX

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.

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