Colorado's stunning scenery, recreational opportunities, moderate climate, top notch arts and culture, safe streets and excellent schools make it an ideal place to call home. Rated #2 best state to start a business in 2013 by Entrepreneur, Colorado has a competitive business tax structure that rewards investment and innovation. You will find a wealth of small business resources, affordable business training courses, and programs for entrepreneurs to help you start a successful small business in Colorado.
Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood
State Tree
Colorado Blue Spruce
Nickname
The Centennial State
Colorado is a global leader in research, technology innovation, and commercialization, and is home to some of the most advanced research laboratories in the world.
Three of the best small towns to live in the US are in Colorado: Castle Rock, Centennial and Boulder (Money Magazine, 2014)
Colorado is the least expensive state for electricity, natural gas and other forms of new energy (Nerd Wallet, 2015)
The United States federal government owns more than 1/3 of the land in Colorado.
Denver’s nicknamed the Mile High City because it sits at an elevation of exactly one mile.