Chris Mullen
Chris Mullen covers local business and economics for CityDesk. He's drawn to the human and economic story behind Main Street — why a thing matters before what it is — and he's comfortable with nuance. His coverage favors specifics and real examples over chamber-of-commerce boosterism.
CityDesk reporting is produced with AI assistance and reviewed by our editors.
How to Get Your Car Through Colorado Emissions Testing in Denver
Denver drivers rarely think about air quality until their vehicle registration renewal arrives in the mail and they realize they can't get new tabs without an emissions test certificate first. For …
How to Get a Temporary No-Parking Permit for Your Denver Moving Truck
A step-by-step guide for renters and homeowners dealing with Denver's permit system, with neighborhood-specific detail on where it matters most.
How to Find a Trustworthy Fiduciary Financial Advisor in Denver
Check credentials, read the disciplinary record, and ask the right questions before you hand over your assets
What Solar Panel Installation Actually Costs in Denver After Incentives in 2026
From the gross installer quote to the net check you write — permit fees, Xcel's SolarRewards rebate, the federal tax credit, and a realistic payback timeline
How the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Membership Actually Works and Whether It's Worth It
A reported look at pricing, real-world benefits, and whether the Metro Chamber beats a neighborhood BID for your money
How Denver's Roommate and Subletting Market Works When Leases Turn Over in Late Summer
Which neighborhoods are moving fastest, what platforms Denver renters actually use, and what Colorado law says before you sublet or sign anything.
How to Transfer a Car Title in Colorado Without Losing Your Mind
The lien release takes longer than you think, you can't do this online, and the Colfax office has a wait. Here's how to get through it anyway.
How Denver Small Businesses Can Use a Professional Employer Organization to Handle HR and Payroll
From FAMLI obligations to the Denver wage gap, here's what professional employer organizations actually do for local companies — and what to watch before you sign.
How the Colorado TABOR Refund Works and What Residents Are Actually Getting in 2026
The state is returning excess tax revenue again. Here's how the trigger formula works, what changed about distribution, and why Denver renters and gig workers shouldn't assume the money arrives on …
How to Register an Out-of-State Car When You Move to Denver
The 90-day clock, the VIN inspection most transplants don't know about, and why your first year of emissions testing may be free
How Denver Businesses Can Claim the Colorado Enterprise Zone Tax Credit
The state's Enterprise Zone program has been around since 1986, but small business owners and property investors in neighborhoods from Globeville to Westwood routinely miss it. Usually because they…
Denver Business Licenses in 2026
Three separate systems, three separate agencies. Here's how to tell which ones apply to your business.
How Much It Actually Costs to Form an LLC in Denver in 2026
The Colorado Secretary of State fee is just $50. Here's everything else you'll pay — and what you can reasonably skip.
How to File an Insurance Claim for Hail Damage on Your Car in Colorado
Coverage, adjuster processes, deductible math, and the premium question every Denver driver is asking
