Niwot and Hygiene businesses struggle with rising costs

Strong headwinds are blowing against the success of small businesses in unincorporated Boulder County, including Niwot. In the last year, small businesses have incurred losses due to a power shutdown and significant increases in sanitation fees, property taxes, food costs, and insurance.

Small businesses now face the impact of the recent Boulder County minimum wage increase, with Niwot, Hygiene, a...