November 6, 2017

Congrats to Jade Jackson who was the winner of last week’s trivia question. It is estimated that between 640,000 to 690,000 seasonal retail jobs are created for the holiday season.  

What and when is Small Business Saturday?

To answer, please reply to this email. If you have won in the past year, please give other businesses the opportunity to win. 

Celebrate Women

Friday, November 17, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Every once in a while, you cross paths with a woman whose drive, perseverance and accomplishments far exceed the status quo. This woman inspires and humbles you. You admire her unceasing dedication to the things in life that matter most to her. You aspire to attain the same level of selfless service and generosity. You are proud to call her a friend, a co-worker, family member or mentor. Join the West Chamber for the 16^th Annual Celebrate Women breakfast and purchase tickets online.

2017 State Business Tax Climate Index

Each year, the Tax Foundation releases its Tax Climate Index that ranks the 50 states in terms of how well state governments structure their tax systems. Colorado ranks #18 overall, but ranks #15 for Individual Income Tax. Wyoming, South Dakota, and Alaska are the top three states. The Tax Foundation says that the absence of a major tax is a common factor among many of the top 10 states. See rankings here.

October Economic Databook

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's Economic Databook for Colorado provides economic indicators such as employment, home prices and exports to help monitor trends. The monthly report states that Colorado's unemployment rate in September was 2.5 percent, and total payroll employment grew 1.6 percent compared to the previous year. For year-over-year employment change by industry, Professional and Business Services, Transportation and Warehousing, and Healthcare and Social Assistance grew the most. Access databook here.

In the News 

Colorado molybdenum company readies for rising moly prices
 
Frontier Airlines is heading to 3 new western destinations out of Denver
 
The Post Brewing and Soul Kitchen Expand to Boulder and Lakewood
 
Christy Sports brings in a ‘doctor’
 
Metro Denver chasing 80 other corporate prospects besides Amazon
 
As DIA plans a $1.5 billion gate expansion, its CEO says a costlier new concourse is 15 years away
 
LPD, JCMH make for a winning combination
 
Hard truths behind the housing shortage
 
Why the slow start for equity crowdfunding in Colorado?  

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