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Small Business Majority submits comments on the FAMLI Private Plans

On October 17, Small Business Majority and Good Business Colorado submitted comments to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment on proposed rules for private plans in the Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The FAMLI program is an essential program for Colorado, which will provide employees of small businesses with access to paid family leave, and help small firms compete with larger companies.

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Submitted by Mayra Ordonez on Fri, 10/21/2022 - 10:26

Latino business owner highlights the importance of helping entrepreneurs access capital

Posted: September 21, 2022

When Ramon Alvarez was 9 years old, his family moved to a small ranch just outside of Fresno, California. He worked to help his family make a living until he left for school. While working to pay his way through college, he fell in love with retail. 

After years of gaining experience at corporations like Home Depot, where he oversaw the opening of stores across the U.S. and in South America, he fulfilled his dream of opening a business of his own with his wife. 

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Latino business owner and leader lifts his community through food

Posted: August 31, 2022

Edwin Sandoval, the proud owner of Xatrucho Concepts, moved from Honduras to the Colorado Springs area when he was only 10 years old. At age 14, he began working at restaurants, where he quickly realized his potential and passion for the food industry. He pursued a degree in culinary arts and continued to work at various high-scale restaurants until he had the gumption to start a business of his own.

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Small Business Majority submits recommendations concerning benefits rules of Colorado's FAMLI program

On August 5, Small Business Majority's Colorado Director Lindsey Vigoda submitted recommendations to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), concerning the proposed benefits rules of the Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. FAMLI will give small businesses a competitive advantage over large corporations, but only when CDLE considers the challenges and circumstances surrounding the small business ecosystem.

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Submitted by Mayra Ordonez on Fri, 08/05/2022 - 11:26

Small Business Majority submits comments concerning rate review of the Colorado Option

On August 1, Small Business Majority's Colorado Director Lindsey Vigoda submitted comments to the Colorado Division of Insurance concerning the rate review process of the Colorado Option's small group market filings, which could impact small business participation in the standardized health benefit plans. 

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Submitted by Mayra Ordonez on Mon, 08/01/2022 - 13:19

Small Business Majority submits comments regarding the proposed privatization of Colorado FAMLI’s benefit process

On April 28, Small Business Majority's Colorado Director Lindsey Vigoda submitted comments concerning the outsourcing of the benefits process for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, a move that could compromise the integrity of this essential benefit for small business owners in Colorado.

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Submitted by Mayra Ordonez on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 09:16

Opinion Survey: Colorado small businesses identify priorities for the Colorado General Assembly

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Small Business Majority
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

As entrepreneurs continue to navigate business and economic challenges stemming from pandemic, Small Business Majority surveyed small business owners and operators in Colorado to assess business conditions and the rising costs of healthcare. 

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