Research Guides: Colorado: Business

Colorado Business Information

This page provides an introduction to selected resources on Colorado business.

Many of these resources contain information on state, national, and foreign companies, as well as the industries to which they belong, and full text and/or scholarly, peer reviewed articles, which appear in leading journals and magazines.

Chambers of Commerce

Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Asian Chamber of Commerce Supports and promotes Asian-owned businesses, as well as providing information, resources, training, exposure, networking opportunities, monthly events and two major annual events.
Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce The CBCC provides extraordinary customer service, reasonable member rates and value-add resources. It works with other area chambers to give members a broad range of opportunity for networking and visibility. It’s more than a business as usual membership organization. It’s the best friend and partner of its members, working exclusively on their behalf and providing the assistance and support they need. The vision of the CBCC has been to serve the needs of Black-owned businesses, providing economic opportunity and support to them as well the communities they serve.
Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce When it comes to launching new ventures, employing Americans and generating dollars, women-owned businesses are a boom to the U.S. economy. In Colorado, there are an estimated 223,347 privately-held, 50% or more women-owned firms and generating roughly $37 billion in sales. Watch the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV8iiEFC7D8
Denver Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce promotes an environment in which to thrive as business owners. We promote our members and we provide our members with opportunities to promote their businesses, products and services.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver supports the development and growth of member businesses through initiatives that encourage and promote business and economic development. In addition, the Hispanic Chamber is a strong advocate of legislation affecting small businesses. The Hispanic Chamber also provides access to valuable information, business leaders, procurement opportunities, and education training. Not only does the Hispanic Chamber give small businesses viability in the business community, it gives them a voice, unity and strength. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver, established in 1978, is Denver’s first minority chamber of commerce as well as the largest
Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce ( RMICC ) Promotes commerce that benefits the Native Community. The strive to enhance Native Businesses in their path to growth, empower Native Professionals and Entrepreneurs in their path to success, encourage Native Students in their path to continued education, and embrace Partners in their path to reach the Native Community.

Websites

Colorado Business Resources
Colorado.gov- Business
Resources, services, and state agencies related to business
Colorado Secretary of State - Business Organizations
Business names; corporation filing with forms; business records
Colorado Department of Local Affairs - County & Municipal Financial Compendium
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Small business programs, domestic and international business development programs, special economic development programs.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) State Profiles
Rocky Mountain Investors Association
Non-profit corporation dedicated to helping novice inventors.
MyBizColorado
MyBizColorado is the fastest way to register and manage a business. This is the official filing tool for the State of Colorado.

Business Statistics

Colorado LMI Gateway
Labor market facts including area, industry and occupation profiles as well as historical , wages and demographic data for economic sectors.
Active Colorado Local Government Finances
Departments of Local Affairs for County, Municipal and Special District Financial Reports - Audited and Unaudited