Colorado small businesses dominate the state's economy. Colorado is home to over 600,000 small businesses that employ over 1,000,000 people (DBJ).

Denver was ranked as the top metro area for women looking to start a business, ranking above 49 other cities across the country. The study, conducted by business.org, found that 29% of businesses in the Denver-metro area are female-owned and operated.

Denver's overall landscape merited an "A" grade for small business friendliness that puts the Mile High City in the top tier among the 44 cities studied (DBJ).