Committed to Restoring Colorado to a Pro-Business State
Our Mission
Through education, the judicial system, and the citizen initiative process, the Colorado Strong Business Alliance will restore Colorado to its rightful place as a pro-business state leading the nation through a commitment to free market principles, innovation and ingenuity, and economic opportunity for all.
Who are we?
The Colorado Strong Business Alliance is a consortium of business leaders committed to restoring Colorado to its rightful place as a pro-business state focused on free market principles, innovation and ingenuity, and a strong, job-creating economic climate. Colorado businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and the heartbeat of our communities. Through innovation, entrepreneurship and a historically strong business climate, Colorado grew to be one of the top ten best economies in the nation in 2018. Sadly, since that high mark Colorado slipped to:
32nd
in 2023 for best economies in the nation in a CNBC ranking
38th
in the cost of doing business in a CNBC ranking
48th
in opportunity for its residents in a U.S. News and World Report ranking
Issues
Colorado SBA tackles legislative challenges that pose threats to businesses in Colorado, ensuring a vibrant and resilient economic landscape for all.
SB24-033
Lodging Property Tax Treatment
SB24-033 and its taxing of short-term rentals is wrong for Colorado. By changing the property tax classification of homes from residential to commercial rates (6.7% to 27.9%), SB24-033 will force hard-working Colorado families to either sell their home or they will reduce the number of nights they rent the home to below the allowable threshold.
SB24-106
Right to Remedy Construction Defects
Colorado has a housing affordability crisis that must be fixed. While the solutions to resolve this crisis are complex, one piece of the puzzle is to increase the supply of affordable and attainable housing units, including condominiums which are severely lacking due to construction liability lawsuits.
Media
Colorado needs an economic turnaround
Colorado needs an economic turnaround | OPINION Colorado’s current economic trajectory is unsustainable, and the early signs in this new year are that policymakers are determined to continue to walk down the same [...]
CNBC Ranking
CNBC Ranking America’s Top States for Business CNBC’s annual study once again puts all 50 states to the test, measuring them on more than 86 different metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness. [...]
U.S. News and World Report Ranking
U.S. News and World Report Ranking Colorado is the eighth-largest state in terms of landmass. While its geographic diversity and natural resources have been an economic boon as well as a draw for [...]
Coloradans deserve a fierce advocate that will push back on the needless, job-killing overregulation of businesses.
Coloradans deserve a vigorous advocate for smart policies that foster innovation and the growth of our free enterprise system.
Coloradans deserve a forceful voice that will clearly and aggressively call out bad ideas, false narratives, and frivolous anti-business actions.
Coloradans need the Colorado Strong Business Alliance.
Through the creation of pro-business policies, opposition to increased overregulation and anti-jobs programs, the use of the judicial system, and the engagement of Colorado voters on citizen-led initiatives, Colorado SBA will help Colorado regain its rightful place as the best place to do business in the United States. Our mission is to spark sustained economic growth, fiscal stability, and opportunity for Colorado residents.