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Policy & Advocacy

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  • Incubators & Accelerators

    2Gether-International

    One billion people have a disability, making disabled people the largest minority in the world and the only one you can instantly become a part of. This…

    National · 2gether-international.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    ACLU of Colorado

    The ACLU of Colorado is the state’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. We’re a private institution funded exclusively by the generous donations of…

    Denver County · aclu-co.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Advocacy and Justice With Communities of Color

    The Advocacy and Justice with Communities of Color funding opportunity aims to build power in the advocacy ecosystem with organizations led by or centered on…

    Denver County · coloradohealth.org

  • Industry Associations

    Alliance Colorado

    Alliance is a nonprofit, statewide association comprised of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) case management and provider agencies, businesses…

    Denver County · alliancecolorado.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Association for Responsible AI (ARAI)

    ARAI (Association for Responsible AI) is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting, developing, and implementing ethical, safe, and human-centered…

    National · araiglobal.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Black Founders

    Black Founders is creating an ecosystem that stimulates tech entrepreneurship and fosters economic growth. We develop global programs that equip entrepreneurs…

    Statewide · blackfounders.com

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Braver Angels

    Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic.

    Statewide · braverangels.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Business Experiential-Learning (BEL) Commission

    The vision of the Business Experiential-Learning (BEL) Commission is to integrate experiential learning opportunities into Colorado's talent development…

    Denver County · cwdc.colorado.gov

  • Policy & Advocacy

    CASA of Larimer County (CLC)

    At CASA of Larimer County (CLC), our mission is to advocate for safe, nurturing, and permanent connections to family and community so children who have…

    Jackson County · casalarimer.com

  • Industry Associations

    Center for American Entrepreneurship (CAE)

    CAE is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research, policy, and advocacy organization that works with policymakers in Washington and across the country to achieve a…

    National · startupsusa.org

  • Apprenticeships

    Center for Justice & Economic Advancement

    The Center for Justice & Economic Advancement at Jobs for the Future (JFF) partners with employers, education and training providers, corrections agencies, and…

    National · jff.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC)

    The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded to provide policy-makers from around the world…

    Statewide · crec.net

  • Policy & Advocacy

    CiviCO from Omni

    CiviCO brings together Colorado’s top leaders across all sectors and industries in a non-partisan environment, rich of empowerment. As the strength, vitality…

    Denver County · livecivico.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Colorado AI

    Colorado AI began with one conviction: the AI era should make life better for every Coloradan, with Colorado the capital of AI in the country. Opportunity and…

    Boulder County · coloradoai.us

  • Communities & Spaces

    Colorado Arts Action Network (CAAN)

    Sign up for the Colorado Arts Action Network (CAAN) and lend your voice to support arts in Colorado. You can ensure that arts, culture and the creative…

    Denver County · cbca.org

  • Chambers of Commerce

    Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC)

    Colorado has a long, rich history of African American owned businesses. This history is best exhibited by Denver’s Five Points community. Five Points became a…

    Denver County · cbcc.biz

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Colorado Brownfields Partnership

    At the Colorado Brownfields Partnership, we know the value of brownfield properties, but we also recognize that embarking on a brownfield project can be…

    Garfield County · cobrownfieldspartnership.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT)

    The Colorado Business Roundtable engages with elected leaders, business and non-profit leaders, and other strategic allies to improve the business climate in…

    Arapahoe County · cobrt.com

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP)

    Colorado Center on Law and Policy is an antipoverty organization advancing the rights of every Coloradan. CCLP is a non-partisan, nonprofit advocacy…

    Denver County · copolicy.org

  • Industry Associations

    Colorado Cleantech

    Founded in 2008, Colorado Cleantech is Colorado’s leading association dedicated to accelerating the development, commercialization, and adoption of…

    Boulder County · coloradocleantech.com

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Competitive Council (C3)

    The Colorado Competitive Council (C3) drives policy that keeps Colorado competitive, locally and globally. Our purpose is to connect business leaders with…

    Denver County · denverchamber.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Concern

    Colorado Concern is a statewide organization of leaders committed to fostering a vibrant Colorado, one that supports innovation, opportunity, and shared…

    Denver County · coloradoconcern.com

  • Communities & Spaces

    Colorado Creative Industries

    Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) believes in the power of creativity to inspire human connections, create social change, and support economic vibrancy…

    Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC)

    The Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, or CCDC, is Colorado’s premier disability rights advocacy organization. We are run by and for people with…

    Statewide · ccdconline.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO)

    CDOO is undertaking the state’s (and maybe the nation's) first-ever comprehensive statewide disability needs assessment. We are working with Colorado Health…

    Statewide · cdoo.colorado.gov

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC)

    The Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) develops incentive packages to assist with existing business expansions and new company relocations to grow…

    Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov

  • Industry Associations

    Colorado Farm Bureau

    Colorado Farm Bureau’s exists to promote, protect and enhance the future of agriculture and rural communities.

    Statewide · coloradofarmbureau.com

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Housing Enterprises (CRHDC)

    CRHDC provides pathways to housing resources and asset-building opportunities. We do this through innovative approaches in providing sustainable and affordable…

    Adams County · crhdc.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Mental Wellness Network (CMWN)

    We are a state-wide, grassroots, 100% peer-run organization that seeks to provide opportunities for individuals to improve the quality of their lives, give…

    Denver County · cmwn.org

  • Government

    Colorado Municipal League (CML)

    Founded in 1923, the Colorado Municipal League is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization providing services and resources to assist municipal officials in…

    Denver County · cml.org

  • Industry Associations

    Colorado Nonprofit Association (CNA)

    The Colorado Nonprofit Association (CNA) is a statewide nonprofit membership coalition connecting nonprofits of all sizes, missions and geographic locations.

    Denver County · coloradononprofits.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC)

    Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) has been a trusted partner to Colorado nonprofit leaders since 2000. Our talented team of experts provides new and…

    Denver County · cndc.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF)

    Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) is about changing perspectives on what it means to work, de-mystifying the process, promoting barrier-reducing…

    Statewide · employmentfirstcolorado.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media (COFTM)

    The Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media (COFTM) attracts and facilitates content creation in the state to generate economic growth. It promotes the…

    Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov

  • Industry Associations

    Colorado Outdoor Partnership

    The Colorado Outdoor Partnership works towards this vision using Colorado’s Outdoor Principles, and acknowledges that outdoor recreation and conservation…

    Statewide · copartnership.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC)

    The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) provides a central point of contact, advocacy, and resources at the state level for the diverse…

    Denver County · oedit.colorado.gov

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Colorado Rural Opportunity Office (ROO)

    The Rural Opportunity Office (ROO) supports Colorado’s rural communities, economic development offices, business support organizations and small businesses by…

    Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Rural Schools Alliance (CRSA)

    The Colorado Rural Schools Alliance (CRSA) serves as the unified voice for rural education in Colorado, advocating for equitable resources, innovative…

    Statewide · coruralalliance.org

  • Industry Associations

    Colorado Space Coalition (CSC)

    The Colorado Space Coalition (CSC) is a group of industry stakeholders working to make Colorado a center of excellence for aerospace. CSC members – including…

    Denver County · metrodenver.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado State Youth Council (SYC)

    The State Youth Council (SYC) is a sub-committee of the Education & Training Steering Committee of the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC). The SYC…

    Denver County · cwdc.colorado.gov

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Succeeds

    Founded in 2006, Colorado Succeeds is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of business leaders committed to immediate and continuous improvement of the state's…

    Denver County · coloradosucceeds.org

  • Industry Associations

    Colorado Venture Capital Authority (VCA)

    The Colorado Venture Capital Authority (VCA) plays a crucial role in strengthening Colorado's economy by assisting local entrepreneurs and startups in…

    Denver County · oedit.colorado.gov

  • Industry Associations

    Colorado WaterWise

    Colorado WaterWise represents the Colorado water conservation community. We connect stakeholders that are invested in water efficiency in the State of Colorado…

    Denver County · coloradowaterwise.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC)

    The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is a Governor-appointed, public-private partnership with the purpose to advise, oversee, and integrate the…

    Statewide · cwdc.colorado.gov

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)

    The Rural Opportunity Office provides support and funding to regional, county, and local economic development agencies in the State of Colorado for the purpose…

    Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Courageous Colorado

    Courageous Colorado is a cross-partisan initiative working to transform the state’s political landscape by 2030, fostering citizen activation and advancing…

    Denver County · courageouscolorado.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Democracy at Work Institute

    The Democracy at Work Institute expands the promise of cooperative business ownership to reach those communities most directly affected by social and economic…

    National · institute.coop

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Denver BID Council

    The Denver BID Council is a collaborative network of Business Improvement Districts throughout Denver, working together to strengthen our city's commercial…

    Denver County · downtowncoloradoinc.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Disability:IN

    Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Disability:IN partners with leading companies and drives progress…

    National · disabilityin.org

  • Industry Associations

    Diverse Investing Collective

    The Diverse Investing Collective is a measurement-driven organization focused on shifting the paradigm of who controls capital. Founded by experts in finance…

    National · diverseinvestingcollective.com

  • Policy & Advocacy

    E2

    E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are…

    National · e2.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC)

    The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is a state-wide, non-profit organization dedicated to successful and responsible economic development…

    Mesa County · edcconline.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Engage Colorado

    Engage Colorado launched in April 2026, sparked by the grassroots coalition that came together to Ensure Colorado's Innovation Future. The vision of Engage…

    Statewide · engagecolorado.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Friends of the Yampa

    Our mission is to protect and enhance the environmental and recreational integrity of the Yampa River and its tributaries through education, stewardship…

    Routt County · friendsoftheyampa.com

  • Industry Associations

    Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC)

    The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) helps entrepreneurship education leaders build a qualified network, learn best practices and…

    National · globalentrepreneurshipconsortium.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Good Business Colorado

    Good Business Colorado is a membership-based nonprofit that plays an important role in improving Colorado for businesses. Guided by the values of building a…

    Denver County · goodbusinesscolorado.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Groundwork

    Environmental problems are problems of the imagination. Groundwork offers education for shifting paradigms, growing our collective capacity to imagine the…

    Delta County · layinggroundwork.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

    The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the largest non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. Economic…

    National · iedconline.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Latinas Think Big

    Latinas Think Big is an award-winning network and career platform, building a global society of prosperous women. We galvanize the big ideas, careers and…

    Statewide · latinasthinkbig.com

  • Industry Associations

    Latino Business Action Network (LBAN)

    LBAN is a Silicon Valley-based nonprofit growing the U.S. economy by empowering entrepreneurship nationwide. We support entrepreneurs and the ecosystems around…

    National · lban.us

  • Communities & Spaces

    Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)

    LEDC catalyzes economic advancement of Latinos and local communities by bridging the gap to capital and resources to achieve financial prosperity.

    National · ledcmetro.org

  • Industry Associations

    Latino Leadership Institute (LLI)

    The Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) advances Latinos to positions of influence and power through cross-sector leadership development, entrepreneurship…

    Denver County · latinoslead.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

    Founded in 1929, the mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence…

    National · lulac.org

  • Government

    Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)

    Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) is a global network working with more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban…

    Statewide · iclei.org

  • Mental Health & Coaching

    Mental Health Colorado

    Mental Health Colorado is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to pass laws, change practices, and build a movement—to promote healthier minds across…

    Denver County · mentalhealthcolorado.org

  • Government

    Minority Business Office (MBO)

    The Minority Business Office (MBO) is a passionate team working to increase economic opportunity for minority, women, and veteran entrepreneurs across the…

    Denver County · oedit.colorado.gov

  • Communities & Spaces

    Mountain Towns 2030

    Our mission is to empower mountain and outdoor communities to turn their climate ambition into climate action.

    National · mt2030.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

    We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan, member-driven organization that advocates on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners—both in Washington…

    National · nfib.com

  • Industry Associations

    National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG)

    The National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG) was founded in 1985 by a group of prominent Hispanic entrepreneurs with a vision to create an organization…

    Statewide · nhbg.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    National Women's Business Council (NWBC)

    The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is a non-partisan federal advisory council created to serve as an independent source of advice and counsel to the…

    National · nwbc.gov

  • Policy & Advocacy

    National Women's Law Center (NWLC)

    The National Women's Law Center is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1972 to advance and protect women's legal rights. The Center focuses…

    National · nwlc.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Naturally Colorado

    Naturally Colorado is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization with a mission of nurturing and enhancing the natural and organic products industry in Colorado. We…

    Boulder County · naturallycolorado.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    New Era Colorado

    New Era Colorado is a non-profit organization reinventing politics for our generation through innovative social and political action. It is the goal of New Era…

    Denver County · neweracolorado.org

  • Industry Associations

    NoCo Manufacturing Partnership

    The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership was formed in 2013 as a result of Governor Hickenlooper’s state Economic Development plan called the Colorado Blue Print.…

    Statewide · nocomfg.com

  • Policy & Advocacy

    One Colorado

    One Colorado is the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQIA+)…

    Denver County · one-colorado.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Provecho Collective

    What started as a five-year action plan to address hunger has grown into a multigenerational, multicultural food movement powered by and for the people who…

    Denver County · provechocollective.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA)

    Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on educating, inspiring and connecting students & alumni from the lesbian, gay, bisexual…

    National · reachingoutmba.org

  • Industry Associations

    Recreate Responsibly Coalition

    The Recreate Responsibly Coalition aspires for everyone to have a holistic outdoor experience by advancing all aspects of responsible recreation: keeping…

    Statewide · recreateresponsibly.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Reinventing Rural

    Reinventing Rural is an online community focused on helping rural communities in the Pacific Northwest embrace their rugged culture of innovation and…

    National · reinventingrural.com

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Rocky Mountain Equality

    Rocky Mountain Equality is an LGBTQ+ nonprofit that supports communities across Colorado through programming, services, and advocating for policies that ensure…

    Boulder County · rmequality.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Rocky Mountain Partnership Cradle to Career (RMP)

    Rocky Mountain Partnership Cradle to Career (RMP) is a place-based partnership in Colorado’s north metro region including Adams County, Arvada, Aurora, and…

    Adams County · rmpartnership.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Rocky Mountain Restoration Initiative (RMRI)

    Our goal is to find the right places to do the right work at the right scale at the right time. Co-convened by the National Wild Turkey Federation and the U.S.…

    Denver County · restoringtherockies.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)

    Founded in 1978, Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) provides training, technical and financial resources and advocacy so rural communities can…

    National · rcac.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    San Luis Valley Great Outdoors (SLV GO!)

    Our mission is to provide residents and visitors throughout the San Luis Valley with accessible and inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities that balance…

    Costilla County · slvgo.com

  • Economic Development Organizations

    SBA Colorado District Office

    Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also…

    Denver County · sba.gov

  • Economic Development Organizations

    SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District)

    SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District) is the only cultural funding model in the nation that serves a region of seven counties. This broad base has…

    Denver County · scfd.org

  • Industry Associations

    Small Business Majority

    Small Business Majority is a national small business advocacy organization, founded and run by small business owners to ensure America's entrepreneurs are a…

    National · smallbusinessmajority.org

  • Industry Associations

    Small Business Majority Colorado

    Small Business Majority works closely with policymakers and small business owners to address the most important issues impacting Colorado's entrepreneurs…

    Denver County · smallbusinessmajority.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    SOCAP

    SOCAP Global is the thought leadership platform for the accelerating movement towards a more just and sustainable economy. We convene a global ecosystem and…

    National · socapglobal.com

  • Government

    South Central Council of Governments (SCCOG)

    At SCCOG, we are more than a community organization, we are a dedicated partner in fostering growth, independence, and well-being for the residents of Huerfano…

    Las Animas County · sccog.colorado.gov

  • Communities & Spaces

    Tech Talent: Boulder/Broomfield

    Technology companies from the Boulder/Broomfield Area meet quarterly to discuss issues impacting their own needs -- talent development, cybersecurity, supply…

    Boulder County · bouldereconomiccouncil.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    The Alliance Center

    The Alliance Center is a coworking space housed in an innovative green building. Programs in the building spark collaboration between community members working…

    Denver County · thealliancecenter.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    The Alliance for Collective Action (AFCA)

    The Alliance for Collective Action convenes leaders of environmental and social movements to advance solutions for a thriving planet. We advance our mission…

    Denver County · afca.earth

  • Economic Development Organizations

    The Colexico Alliance

    The Colexico Alliance is dedicated to fostering regional collaboration, driving sustainable economic development, and empowering member success across Las…

    Huerfano County · tlacchamber.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    The Learning Council

    Enriching community through education, art, advocacy, food, agriculture and wellness for all.

    Delta County · thelearningcouncil.org

  • Chambers of Commerce

    The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC)

    The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) provides committed, visionary leadership and advocacy in the realization of economic empowerment. Through the creation of…

    National · usblackchambers.org

  • Industry Associations

    UAS Colorado

    UAS Colorado is a non-profit industry advocacy group that is committed to promoting and growing the commercial drone industry in Colorado, specifically…

    El Paso County · uascolorado.com

  • Communities & Spaces

    User Cooperative

    We're a user-owned web browser startup that's uniquely structured as a free and open consumer cooperative, a member-owned and -governed company. That makes us…

    La Plata County · usercooperative.com

  • Conference or Summit

    Vail Symposium

    In 1971, the Vail Symposium was conceived as a once-annual, weekend “think tank” by Vail Town Manager Terry Minger, and supported by Mayor John Dobson and…

    Eagle County · vailsymposium.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA)

    The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) maintains, creates, and advocates for sustainable trail systems that connect people to nature, promote…

    Eagle County · vvmta.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    Western Resilience Center

    Western Resilience Center (formerly known as Yampa Valley Sustainability Council) brings people and science together through action to protect the lands and…

    Routt County · westernresilience.org

  • Communities & Spaces

    WIN Council

    The WIN Council is composed of noted workplace leaders, innovative thinkers, and forward-looking problem-solvers. These leaders will help guide the WIN…

    Statewide · winchallenge.org

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)

    WIPP is a national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women entrepreneurs—strengthening their impact on our nation’s public policy, creating…

    National · wipp.org

  • Economic Development Organizations

    World Trade Center (WTC) Denver

    World Trade Center Denver is a business network and services organization dedicated exclusively to the international business success of companies based in…

    Denver County · wtcdenver.org

  • Industry Associations

    Yampa Valley ORec Coalition

    We're a grassroots initiative by leaders in our local ORec gear and product companies building a community of peer support and working together for a more…

    Routt County · facebook.com