What the Minimum Wage Question Means to Colorado Small Businesses & Economy
<p>Join <b>Small Business Majority</b> and <b>The Women's Foundation of Colorado</b> for an interactive presentation about raising the minimum wage in Colorado and the impact of an increase on small businesses. <br><br>In November, Coloradoans will vote on Amendment 70, a proposal to gradually raise the state’s minimum wage to $12 by 2020. This event will include an interactive session where we'll share small business opinion polling and economic analysis on the impact of a minimum wage increase on our economy. We’ll also have an open discussion with participants about what a minimum wage increase would mean for their businesses.</p>
<p>Specific topics include:</p>
<ul><li>What the minimum wage increase to $12 means for Colorado’s small businesses and economy</li><li>What small business owners think about raising the minimum wage</li><li>Results from a recent report from The Women's Foundation and the Colorado Women’s College Collaboratory at the University of Denver on the impact of a $12 minimum wage in our state</li><li>Information and resources to learn more about the proposal</li></ul>
<p>A question and answer period will follow the presentation.</p>