State News - NFIB

January 29, 2026

NFIB to Colorado Lawmakers: Treat Main Street as Partner

“Small-business owners are counting on lawmakers to see Main Street, not as a source of revenue or a problem to micromanage, but as a partner in Colorado’s fut…

January 20, 2026

You’re Invited: What Colorado Small Business Owners Can Expect from the 2026 Legislative Session

NFIB State Director Michael Smith to host virtual event previewing the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session.

January 13, 2026

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise

“While optimism is improving, Colorado’s small business owners are still contending with an onerous regulatory environment.”

January 9, 2026

NFIB Jobs Report: Owners Report Mixed Employment Conditions

NFIB Colorado urges state lawmakers to resist proposals that undermine the Labor Peace Act or create more onerous red tape for employers.

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December 10, 2025

TAKE ACTION: It’s Time to Vote Your NFIB Member Ballot

Tell us what positions NFIB should take on key small business issues.

December 9, 2025

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November

Survey finds that labor quality is Main Street’s top issue

November 12, 2025

NFIB Colorado Hosts Small Business Roundtable in Woodland Park

Roundtable included a discussion with Sen. Mark Baisley and NFIB State Director Michael Smith.

November 11, 2025

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October

Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points.

October 31, 2025

Colorado Small Business Owners Participate in Roundtable Discussion in Fowler & Monument

Small business owners gather together to meet with state lawmakers, discuss policy issues and challenges

October 29, 2025

WATCH: NFIB Colorado Appears on 9NEWS Business Buzz

NFIB Colorado State Director Michael Smith discusses the latest findings of the Small Business Economic Trends report

October 29, 2025

Make Your Voice Heard: Colorado’s Workers’ Comp Reform

There is one more opportunity to join the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s (DOWC) virtual listening sessions on HB 1300, Colorado’s recent reform of workers…

October 15, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: NFIB Colorado to Host a Small Business Roundtable Near You!

Join NFIB Colorado for a roundtable discussion in Fowler on October 22 and in Monument on October 27.

October 6, 2025

LETTER: NFIB Colorado Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Rule by the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance

In a letter, NFIB State Director Michael Smith urges the Division to withdraw the rule to “provide clarity and stability for Colorado’s small businesses.”

October 2, 2025

NFIB Jobs Report: Job Openings Remain Steady While Economy Grows

A seasonally adjusted 32% of small business owners report unfilled job openings.

September 9, 2025

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Improves Again

Main Street cites labor quality as the top issue, according to new survey.

September 4, 2025

NFIB Jobs Report: Unfilled Job Openings Continue to Decline

Job openings were the highest in construction, manufacturing, and transportation.

August 28, 2025

LISTEN: Colorado General Assembly Eliminates Sales Tax Vendor Allowance, Making Small Business Owners Unpaid Tax Collectors

NFIB State Director Michael Smith appears on KLZ’s ‘Rush to Reason’ to discuss the General Assembly’s special session cash grab.

August 25, 2025

NFIB Releases New Ads Thanking Colorado Rep. Gabe Evans for Making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Permanent

New Radio and Digital Ads Start This Week in Colorado Thanking Rep. Gabe Evans for Stopping Massive Tax Hike on Small Business Owners.

August 25, 2025

By Eliminating Sales Tax Vendor Fee, State Lawmakers Turn Small Business Owners into ‘Unpaid Tax Collectors’

NFIB Colorado fought to protect the state’s sales tax vendor fee.

August 20, 2025

Colorado Small Business Owners Warn Against Special Session Cash Grab

“Small business owners wear many hats, but an unpaid tax collector should not be one of them.”

August 12, 2025

NEW REPORT: Small Business Optimism Rises

Main Street Business Owners Report Improving Conditions in July.

July 31, 2025

NFIB Jobs Report: July Job Openings Hit Lowest Levels Since 2020

New report finds more small businesses cite labor quality as a top problem.

July 29, 2025

Colorado Named ‘Lawsuit Inferno’ in Annual Legislative HeatCheck Report

Colorado named a “Lawsuit Inferno” for the second consecutive year in the American Tort Reform Association’s latest Legislative HeatCheck report.

July 28, 2025

LISTEN: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Calls on Congress to Repeal Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements on “Rush to Reason” in Denver

NFIB is urging Congress to repeal the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements.

July 8, 2025

NEW SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Steady in June

Taxes remain small business owners’ single most important problem.

July 3, 2025

NFIB Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark Small Business Tax Relief Bill

NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

July 2, 2025

NFIB Jobs Report: Job Openings Remain a Challenge for Main Street in June

Labor quality remains a top problem for small businesses.

July 1, 2025

WATCH: What Happened During the 2025 Colorado Legislative Session

NFIB State Director Michael Smith discusses what small business owners need to know from this year’s legislative session.

June 10, 2025

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Increases in May

Taxes are now small business owners’ single most important problem.

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June 5, 2025

NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street Labor Market Weakened In May

Main Street Employers Continue Searching For Qualified Applicants