Personal Data Privacy
One of the most talked-about bills passed at the Legislature this year is SB21-190, the Colorado Privacy Act. This legislation, which was signed into law …
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Your Colorado L.I.F.E.: Taxes, Business, and More
Are you 1) new to Colorado, 2) planning for college and career, or 3) interested in starting your own business in Colorado? If you answered …
The Colorado Recovery Plan
This month the Governor’s office, along with House and Senate leadership from both parties, issued The Colorado Recovery Plan, the state’s stimulus plan for economic …
How to Search for Professional Licenses
Many Colorado professions and businesses require licenses, including professions in the healthcare, financial, and building industries, among many others. In Colorado these licenses are required …
Business and Economic Updates
Business and economic conditions are constantly changing here in Colorado, especially now due to the situations caused by the pandemic. To help business leaders and …
Colorado Farm Fresh Directory Now Available
It’s officially summer, and that means fresh fruits and vegetables and homemade goodies are for sale at farmers’ markets across the state. If you’re looking …
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on how Colorado and federal laws …
NEW Liquor Law Resources
Colorado’s liquor laws changed significantly this year, most notably with the sale of full-strength beer in liquor stores. Back in March I posted about some …
Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning
Want to learn a new trade, and earn a paycheck while you learn? Apprenticeships are a great way to advance your career, and are available …
The Future of Work
This week, Governor Polis signed Executive Order B 2019 009, which creates the new Office of Future of Work. The office will address the changing …
Plan Your Career with My Colorado Journey
Are you looking for a tool to help you navigate the complex web of education and career opportunities in Colorado? Then take a look at …
Colorado Beer and Breweries
Each year, Colorado produces nearly 1.8 million barrels of craft beer. We’re third in the nation for craft beer sales and production, says the Colorado …
Resources on Colorado Liquor Laws
Colorado’s liquor laws change frequently — for instance, you may have noticed that full-strength beer is now sold in your local supermarket. How can consumers …
Business Identity Theft
Identity theft doesn’t just target individuals — businesses are also vulnerable to these types of crimes. Hijackers can steal financial information from businesses in order …
Transportation Network Companies
How does the State of Colorado regulate digitally-networked transportation companies like Uber and Lyft? The Colorado Legislative Council has just published a new Issue Brief …
Colorado Sales Tax Changes
Changes to the laws about how sales tax is collected in Colorado went into effect on December 1. These changes affect many small businesses in …
Business Tools & Resources
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) just completed a major overhaul of their website, which includes a helpful Business Tools & …
Colorado Small Business Week
May 1-7 is Colorado Small Business Week. “With over 560,000 small businesses and half our workforce employed by small businesses, this week of workshops, events …
Time Machine Tuesday: Film and Television in Colorado, 1980
One of the seemingly perennial issues at the Legislature and in tourism circles recently is how to attract more film and television production to Colorado. This …
Hire for Colorado
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is working to reduce the number of unemployed and underemployed persons in Colorado. Although the number of unemployed …