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Colorado just made it easier for entrepreneurs to get startup loans after a program launched during the pandemic created nearly 2,000 jobs. The state is investing $5 million more and slashing red tape so more small businesses can access funding.
A successful pandemic-era program that helped nearly 1,900 Colorado workers just became permanent, making low-interest loans available to small businesses across the state. The CLIMBER program is expanding to help even more entrepreneurs create jobs and grow local economies.
Colorado just made it easier for businesses to go green. A new working group will fast-track permits for projects that cut industrial emissions across the state.
Six teen teams just pitched their startup ideas at the University of Colorado Boulder and walked away with $25,000 in scholarships. From smart water bottles to apps that donate restaurant points to teachers, these young entrepreneurs are solving real problems.
Colorado's growing emissions trading program lets businesses turn pollution cuts into profit, creating a win-win for climate action and commerce. Companies that reduce greenhouse gases can now sell credits to others, making clean air pay.
Colorado just gave home cooks the freedom to turn their family recipes into real businesses. The new law lets residents sell homemade foods like tamales, empanadas, and other temperature-controlled dishes after completing a food safety course.
During National Small Business Week, ADP celebrates 900,000 small business owners who turn passion into progress despite constant challenges. Their secret weapon? Simplifying operations to focus on what matters most.
A British family business run by seven family members just won the UK's top small business award, presented by Hollywood star George Clooney. Champions Speakers built their success one booking at a time across 66 countries.
A storage container company is planting 10,000 native trees across wildfire-scarred Colorado mountains, bringing hope to land that would take centuries to recover naturally. The partnership proves businesses can grow while healing the planet.
Colorado just signed a law that cleans up its tax code while expanding credits for renewable energy, wildfire protection, and local food access. The new law cuts wasteful exemptions to fund programs that help families and small businesses.
Colorado launches new transparency standards for electric vehicle charging stations starting July 1, ensuring drivers pay fair prices and chargers work reliably. The state gives businesses a full year to comply before enforcement begins.
Colorado just awarded $5.2 million in grants to clean technology companies that will help factories and industrial facilities slash their carbon footprint. The funding marks a smart new approach that reduces financial risk for businesses while cleaning up the air communities breathe.
A diverse group of ranchers, bankers, hunters, and business owners floated down Colorado's Green River and discovered something remarkable: protecting public lands isn't just good for nature, it's economic rocket fuel. National monuments like Dinosaur attract 315,700 annual visitors to a county of just 13,000 people, proving conservation and prosperity go hand in hand.
Four high school seniors from a small Colorado town have earned finalist spots for two of the state's most prestigious scholarships worth full tuition and beyond. Their dreams range from environmental chemistry to business wellness, and they're cheering each other on every step of the way.
A New Brunswick man who started washing paintbrushes turned $8,000 into two thriving businesses so he could be present for his five children. His story shows how entrepreneurship can create both financial security and family time.
Colorado just finished building one of Earth's largest wildlife crossings: a 200-foot-wide bridge arcing over six busy highway lanes. The massive project is expected to cut roadkill by 90% and save both animal and human lives. #
Costa Rica's official small business registry has grown 97% since 2022, bringing more than 36,000 entrepreneurs into the formal economy. The shift gives thousands of business owners access to training, financing, and government support that can help them grow.
Small businesses across Victoria are discovering that cultural diversity isn't just good for communities—it's great for their bottom line. With over 290 languages spoken and 314 ancestries represented, Victorian businesses are turning multicultural connections into real competitive advantages.
South Carolina has emerged as America's top state for keeping new businesses alive, with only 17.7% failing in their first year compared to the national average of 22.1%. The state welcomed over 3,000 more new businesses than it lost last year, proving entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground in the Palmetto State.
Latino entrepreneurs in North Carolina grew their business ownership by 65% in five years, creating 80,000 companies that generate $2.5 billion in revenue. From construction to real estate, these small businesses are becoming the backbone of local economies across the state.
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