Business phone system for commercial printing companies in Colorado
275 commercial printing companies operated in Colorado in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 275CBP 2023
- Employees
- 3,791mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 4.6U.S. 4.5
- State rank
- 20th of 51by count
Commercial printing companies in Colorado by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 275 commercial printing companies in Colorado in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 323111). They employed 3,791 people in mid-March and reported $256.7 million in annual payroll. That is the 20th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Commercial printing companies make up 0.15% of the 182,486 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Colorado has 4.6 commercial printing companies, 3.7% above the national rate of 4.5. The average establishment has 13.8 employees against 18.5 nationally. Payroll per employee is $67,710, 11.0% above the U.S. figure of $60,982.
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 275 | 15,140 |
| Mid-March employees | 3,791 | 280,276 |
| Annual payroll | $256,690,000 | $17,091,858,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 13.8 | 18.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $67,710 | $60,982 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Where commercial printing companies in Colorado are concentrated
Census published commercial printer counts for 11 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Colorado. The largest is Denver, CO, with 163 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 93% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 163 | 2,547 | 5.3 |
| Boulder, CO | 21 | 584 | 6.4 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 20 | 138 | 2.6 |
| Fort Collins, CO | 19 | 180 | 5.1 |
| Greeley, CO | 8 | 52 | 2.2 |
| Grand Junction, CO | 6 | 133 | 3.7 |
| Edwards, CO | 5 | — | 9.2 |
| Pueblo, CO | 4 | 42 | 2.4 |
| Durango, CO | 4 | 8 | 7.0 |
| Rifle, CO | 3 | — | 3.8 |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 3 | — | 7.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at commercial printing companies in Colorado
58.2% of Colorado's commercial printing companies with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 50.9% nationally. 76.7% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 160 | 58.2% | 50.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 51 | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| 10–19 employees | 29 | 10.5% | 11.9% |
| 20–49 employees | 24 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 11 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for commercial printing companies in Colorado
Print shops handle quotes, proofs and deadlines, and clients call often to check on jobs. Rush jobs depend on quick responses.
A few of the calls that come in to commercial printing companies in Colorado:
- The printer calls a client about a file problem.
- A client calls to approve a proof.
- A client calls about a rush order.
After-hours calls
Deadline calls can arrive late in the day.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for commercial printing companies in Colorado
Commercial printing companies in Colorado average 13.8 employees, so the comparison uses a 14-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $420.00 a month and 14 on Ooma Office Pro cost $349.30. On Callata the same 14 people cost $279.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,692. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Colorado
Colorado has 6 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your clients know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720 | 785 | Mountain | 1998 | 303, 983 |
| 303 | 784 | Mountain | 1947 | 720, 983 |
| 970 | 775 | Mountain | 1995 | 748 |
| 719 | 665 | Mountain | 1988 | none |
| 983 | 46 | Mountain | 2022 | 303, 720 |
| 748 | 0 | Mountain | 2025 | 970 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for commercial printing companies in Colorado
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Colorado, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many commercial printing companies are in Colorado?
275 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 3,791 people in mid-March.
Which Colorado metro area has the most commercial printing companies?
Denver, CO, with 163 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 14-person commercial printer?
$420.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $349.30 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $279.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Colorado number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.