Establish

Stage

195 resources

Stage 02 of 10

Make It Real

Idea → initiative

How do you turn the idea into something real?

You don't necessarily need to start a company. You need to make the thing real, whether that means forming a business, establishing a nonprofit, launching a practice or creating a community initiative.

This stage can include

Choosing a legal structure
Incorporating or registering
Forming a nonprofit
Cooperatives
Fiscal sponsorship
Banking
Insurance
Contracts
Compliance

195 of 195 resources

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
Legal & IP
Accretive Law
Accretive Law is a transactional law firm focused on the business needs of entrepreneurs and their enterprises; developers and owners of real estate; capital…
Pitkin County · accretivelawgroup.com
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
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
Acrisure Northwest
As a global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing…
Statewide · acrisure.com
Industry Associations
Ag Ventures Alliance
Ag Ventures Alliance is a business development organization for value-added agricultural ventures. As farmers and agriculture related individuals, the members…
Statewide · agventuresalliance.com
Economic Development Organizations
Alamosa County Economic Development
Working together as a community to support local businesses and to welcome and assist those interested in doing business in Alamosa, the hub of the San Luis…
Alamosa County · cityofalamosa.org
Economic Development Organizations
Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA)
The Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) mission is to provide business and commercial development services to new and existing businesses, so the…
Jefferson County · arvadaeconomicdevelopment.org
SBDCs & Other Support
Aurora-South Metro SBDC
Serving entrepreneurs in Arapahoe and Douglas counties, Colorado, the Aurora-South Metro SBDC offers expert guidance in marketing, finance, and management to…
Arapahoe County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Legal & IP
Basecamp Legal
Your approachable legal support. Basecamp Legal serves primarily outdoor and tech companies, providing responsive, proactive legal support in clear, relatable…
Jefferson County · basecamplegal.com
Economic Development
Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado
Since August of 1980, Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado has helped consumers find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust serving 25…
Alamosa County · bbb.org
Economic Development Organizations
Black Connect
Black Connect is a growing national nonprofit business and entrepreneur center that is dedicated to eliminating the racial wealth gap facing Black Americans.…
National · blackconnect.org
Legal & IP
Blue Dot Advocates
Blue Dot Advocates, PBC (a public benefit cooperative) is a law firm that for almost a decade has focused on impact investing, social enterprise, and building…
Larimer County · bluedotlaw.com
Legal & IP
Bold Legal
Bold Legal is a transactional and business law firm boldly committed to providing clients sophisticated transactional legal services with business acumen and…
Denver County · bold.legal
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
Bolder Insurance
Since 1989, we have been offering customers in Boulder County great options for their personal and business insurance. As an independent insurance advisor, we…
Boulder County · bolderinsurance.com
SBDCs & Other Support
Boulder SBDC
At the Boulder Small Business Development Center, we offer practical workshops, valuable connections to funding and resources, and advising and training in…
Boulder County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
Bradshaw & Associates
Bradshaw & Associates, PLLC excels in offering tax and accounting support for our clients. We provide comprehensive tax planning services to for-profit…
El Paso County · bradshawcpas.com
Economic Development Organizations
Broomfield Economic Vitality
Broomfield is your partner in success by providing programs, services, and support for new, growing, and existing businesses to thrive and create economic…
Broomfield County · broomfield.org
Chambers of Commerce
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce provides support to our small businesses through programs, events, and learning opportunities. We are also a great resource…
Chaffee County · buenavistacolorado.org
Government
Business in Boulder
Recognized as one of the best places to start or grow a business, Boulder offers an award-winning quality of life, culture of innovation and entrepreneurship…
Boulder County · bouldercolorado.gov
Government
Business in Golden
Golden is a home rule municipality of the city form of statutory government in Colorado. Its government is a city council/city manager form of leadership which…
Jefferson County · cityofgolden.gov
SBDCs & Other Support
Business Intelligence Center (BIC)
The Business Intelligence Center (BIC) is a program within the Secretary of State’s Business and Licensing Division. BIC seeks to provide value to the office’s…
Statewide · coloradosos.gov
Legal & IP
Business Law Group
Business Law Group is a Colorado law firm located in Colorado Springs, dedicated to providing the highest quality of legal services for a fair price. We focus…
El Paso County · businesslawgroup.us
Banks & CDFIs
Canvas Credit Union
We’re an eight-decade-old, Colorado-based credit union known for going all in for our members. Like, all in. We’re not the bank you’re used to, because we’re…
Douglas County · canvas.org
SBDCs & Other Support
Carta Classroom
Get inspired and level-up with articles, guides, and tools to help you go from pre-seed to Series B—and everything in between. Carta powers interconnectivity…
Statewide · carta.com
Economic Development Organizations
Castle Rock Economic Development Council
Castle Rock EDC is a nonprofit organization that provides professional and comprehensive services to firms relocating or expanding in Castle Rock, Colorado.…
Douglas County · castlerockedc.com
Government
CDPHE Generator Assistance Program (GAP)
Under this program designed for very small-quantity generators and small-quantity generators of hazardous waste, we will conduct a free site visit to help your…
Statewide · cdphe.colorado.gov
Government
CDPHE Small Business Assistance Program
The Air Pollution Control Division’s Small Business Assistance Program helps small businesses in Colorado understand environmental regulations since many…
Statewide · cdphe.colorado.gov
Government
CDPHE Small Business Liaison (SBL)
Identifying the environmental regulations that impact your small business can be challenging. Determining where to seek guidance and whom to consult adds to…
Statewide · cdphe.colorado.gov
Economic Development Organizations
Center for Community Wealth (CFCW)
We work to transform the current economic development system to a more inclusive and equitable model that prioritizes democratically-owned businesses…
Denver County · communitywealth.org
Universities & Research
Center For Women & Enterprise
As the leading organization in New England focused on women entrepreneurs, we believe that empowering women benefits everyone. Since our founding in 1995, we…
National · cweonline.org
SBDCs & Other Support
Central Mountain SBDC
Our mission is simple: Empower businesses across Chaffee, Lake, and Park Counties to thrive.
Chaffee County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Government
City of Centennial
The City of Centennial is a connected community where neighborhoods matter, education is embraced, businesses are valued, and innovation absolute. Founded in…
Arapahoe County · centennialco.gov
Government
City of Centennial Business Resource Guide
Welcome to the City of Centennial's business resource guide for starting and operating a business. This guide includes helpful information and resources in a…
Arapahoe County · new.express.adobe.com
Economic Development
City of Fort Collins Business Resources
Fort Collins has strong industry clusters in technology, biosciences and advanced manufacturing. Our community values collaboration and growth. We provide the…
Larimer County · fortcollins.gov
Economic Development Organizations
City of Louisville’s Economic Vitality
The City of Louisville’s Economic Vitality team supports a strong and vibrant local economy by helping businesses start, grow, and succeed. We work with…
Boulder County · louisvilleco.gov
Government
City of Sheridan
Sheridan is two square miles, and has a long and colorful history. It is located within Arapahoe County and represents a diverse population of approximately…
Arapahoe County · ci.sheridan.co.us
Legal & IP
Clerky Handbooks
Clerky is the only online legal service obsessed with helping startup founders get legal paperwork done safely. Get your legal paperwork done with confidence…
National · handbooks.clerky.com
Legal & IP
Climate Patent Collective
By offering affordable and high-quality patent support, the Climate Patent Collective helps you focus on solving the big problems. After prosecuting hundreds…
Boulder County · climatepatents.co
Legal & IP
Cochran Freund and Young
We offer full-service Intellectual Property law coverage, including all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.
Boulder County · patentlegal.com
Economic Development Organizations
Collective Economics Innovation Hub (CEIH)
Rising in the heart of Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood, the Collective Economics Innovation Hub (CEIH) will be a bold new center for building…
Denver County · communitywealth.org
Banks & CDFIs
Colorado Credit Union (CCU)
Businesses, whether small or large, require the assistance of a financial partner to help keep them on-track with their ever-changing financial needs. This can…
Jefferson County · ccu.org
Government
Colorado Department of Agriculture
The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to strengthen and advance Colorado agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers…
Statewide · ag.colorado.gov
Government
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)
CDLE connects job seekers with great jobs, provides an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy to help decision making, assists workers who have been…
Denver County · cdle.colorado.gov
Government
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies is the state's umbrella regulatory agency, charged with managing licensing and registration for multiple…
Statewide · dora.colorado.gov
Government
Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC)
The Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) regulates the development and production of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and…
Statewide · ecmc.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
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
Colorado Insurance Broker
Colorado Insurance Broker, Inc. is an Independent Insurance Agency representing many different companies for your insurance needs. As independent insurance…
Denver County · coloradoinsurancebroker.com
Legal & IP
Colorado Legal Services
Colorado Legal Services is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program providing civil legal assistance—which does not include criminal or traffic…
Denver County · coloradolegalservices.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
Economic Development Organizations
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works with statewide partners to create a positive business climate that encourages…
Statewide · choosecolorado.com
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
SBDCs & Other Support
Colorado SBDC
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is the only statewide, nationally accredited program founded to support entrepreneurs and small…
Statewide · sbdc.colorado.gov
SBDCs & Other Support
Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
Headquartered at Mt. Carmel, the Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Center also has a satellite office at Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation. The…
El Paso County · veteranscenter.org
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
Comeryx
Comeryx is the first fully digital platform purpose-built for the small business artisan contractors market. We replace manual friction with an autonomous…
Denver County · comeryx.com
Banks & CDFIs
Community Banks of Colorado
Community Banks of Colorado is a division of NBH Bank. We serve clients throughout Colorado by providing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to…
Arapahoe County · cobnks.com
Economic Development Organizations
Community Economic Development of Sedgwick County
Community Economic Development of Sedgwick County’s mission is to sustain and grow our county’s economy and quality of life by providing leadership and…
Sedgwick County · econdevelopsedgco.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Community Enterprise Development Services (CEDS Finance)
The mission of Community Enterprise Development Services (CEDS Finance) is to support the American dream of financial self-sufficiency, by assisting refugees…
Adams County · cedsfinance.org
Universities & Research
Connect2DOT
Connect2DOT is a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) program designed to help small businesses become more competitive and successful in working with…
Statewide · sites.google.com
Legal & IP
Cooley Colorado
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation. Cooley has nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19…
Denver County · cooley.com
Universities & Research
Cooley GO
Cooley GO is powered by hundreds of lawyers who love seeing what can happen when founders put their hearts into turning great ideas into great companies.
Statewide · cooleygo.com
SBDCs & Other Support
COSOpenforBiz
COSOpenforBiz is a "step-by-step" online guide to assist entrepreneurs from their great idea to grand opening. Find your key point of contact and helpful…
El Paso County · cosopenforbiz.com
Economic Development Organizations
Costilla County Economic Development Council
The Costilla County Economic Development Council is committed to foster the revitalization of Costilla County's standard of living through asset-based economic…
Costilla County · costillacounty.gov
Communities & Spaces
COVENTURE
COVENTURE is a non-profit organization committed to building economic resiliency in the Roaring Fork Valley through programming, mentorship, incubation and…
Garfield County · coventure.io
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
CRS Insurance Brokerage (CRS)
We are a Colorado-based company, proudly serving our community and businesses nationwide. We celebrate our communities, having dedicated time and resources to…
Arapahoe County · crsdenver.com
Communities & Spaces
CSU Institute for Entrepreneurship
The CSU Institute for Entrepreneurship (I4E) is a hub for innovation, taking a zero-barriers approach to entrepreneurship by offering free programming to all…
Larimer County · biz.colostate.edu
Communities & Spaces
CU Boulder Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative
The CU Boulder Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative empowers problem solvers, creators and business people to transform their ideas into successful…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Pitch Competitions
Cultivate Small Business (CSB)
Santander’s award-winning Cultivate Small Business (CSB) helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on…
Statewide · icic.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 Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO)
Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) is creating an economy that works for everyone. We work to ensure the success of Denver’s economy is shared…
Denver County · denvergov.org
SBDCs & Other Support
Denver Metro SBDC
With offices in Downtown Denver and a satellite office in Jefferson County, the Denver SBDC supports entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Denver Metro…
Denver County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Government
Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
The FAMLI program ensures eligible Colorado workers have access to paid leave in order to take care of themselves or their family during life circumstances…
Denver County · famli.colorado.gov
Programs
Downtown Denver Retail Activation Program
The program launched in early 2022 as Popup Denver, providing local retail entrepreneurs with the opportunity to receive a grant of $15,000 to build out a…
Denver County · whydowntowndenver.com
SBDCs & Other Support
East Colorado SBDC
We serve the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Crowley, Elbert, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Las Animas, Logan, Morgan, Otero, Phillips…
Adams County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Incubators & Accelerators
EforAll Business Accelerator
EforAll is an innovative nonprofit that partners with communities nationwide to help under-represented individuals successfully start and grow their businesses…
Boulder County · eforall.org
Communities & Spaces
Emergent Campus
Emergent Campus is a rural business campus, with space for incubation, training, offices, and events. The campus opened in 2019 with a pioneer group of local…
Fremont County · emergentcampus.com
SBDCs & Other Support
Energize Colorado
Energize Colorado provides lending, resources and advising to small businesses across the state. Whether you own a local coffee shop or specialize in child…
Statewide · energizecolorado.com
Legal & IP
Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
The Entrepreneurial Law Clinic (ELC or the Clinic) provides law students with practical experience in transactional law while offering valuable legal services…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Communities & Spaces
Entrepreneurs Across Borders
Rooted in the belief that entrepreneurship is the quickest way to create economic uplift, Entrepreneurs Across Borders (EAB) is a relationship-centered…
Statewide · eaborders.org
Government
Erie Economic Development
Welcome to all entrepreneurs hoping to start a new business in the community. Welcome back to our local businesses already established; let’s grow and expand…
Weld County · erieco.gov
Legal & IP
Fairfield and Woods
Fairfield and Woods has built its excellent reputation throughout the Rocky Mountain West as lawyers and counselors by helping clients succeed for 90 years. It…
Denver County · fwlaw.com
Strategy, Growth & Operations
Fast Impact LLC
We believe in People First Leadership and we support you in developing your skills as a people first leader through the following professional services…
Denver County · fastimpact.net
Economic Development Organizations
FEDC TechSTART
Fremont Economic Development Corporation is a professional economic development organization focused directly on business attraction, retention and expansion…
Fremont County · techstart.fremontedc.com
Banks & CDFIs
First Southwest Bank (FSWB)
We are a locally owned, independent community bank and certified Community Development Financial Institution serving southern and rural Colorado. We offer…
Alamosa County · fswb.bank
Banks & CDFIs
Flatirons Bank
Flatirons Bank is Boulder County's only locally chartered, locally managed bank dedicated to serving the financial needs of individuals, businesses, and…
Boulder County · flatirons.bank
Legal & IP
Foley Hoag LLP
Foley Hoag is an award-winning, mid-sized, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high-stakes litigation. The diverse backgrounds…
Denver County · foleyhoag.com
Bootcamps
Founder Institute (FI)
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our AI-native…
National · fi.co
Economic Development Organizations
Fremont County Economic Development Corporation (FEDC)
Since 1983, the Fremont Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) has supported Fremont County as a private not-for-profit 501(c)(6) dedicated to long-term…
Fremont County · fremontedc.com
Universities & Research
Fremont County Small Business Support
Help support small businesses in Fremont County, Colorado
Fremont County · facebook.com
Legal & IP
Gillespie Law Group
The Gillespie Law Group is a boutique law firm representing startups and growth-stage businesses. We provide guidance as to business formation and structure…
Boulder County · gillespiegroup.law
Communities & Spaces
Grand Junction Business Incubator Center
The Grand Junction Business Incubator Center supports the launch, growth, stabilization and long-term success of business enterprises in Mesa County and the…
Mesa County · gjincubator.org
Legal & IP
Hanning Law Limited
Hanning Law helps businesses and creatives with legal tools to create peace of mind. From protecting relationships between companies and clients through…
Larimer County · thatdamnlawyer.com
Incubators & Accelerators
High Country Accelerator
The High Country Accelerator will help you refine your business idea and quickly grow your new startup. We offer mentorship, resources, funding, and…
Routt County · rcedp.org
Industry Associations
Hispanic Association of Small Businesses (HASB)
The H.A.S.B. was established in 2014 as a nonprofit corporation. We aim to provide Hispanic and other minority owned businesses, or aspiring business owners…
Statewide · hasb.org
Legal & IP
Holland & Hart
Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal service from a vantage like no other.…
Denver County · hollandhart.com
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
HUB International Colorado Springs
The HUB International Colorado Springs insurance office was founded in 2011 through a strategic acquisition. We have approximately 25 Colorado Springs…
El Paso County · hubinternational.com
Economic Development Organizations
Huerfano County Economic Development
The purpose of Huerfano County Economic Development Inc. is to better the lives of Huerfano County residents and increase economic activity by supporting local…
Huerfano County · huerfano.org
Communities & Spaces
ICELab
The ICELab is the Gunnison Valley’s entrepreneurial support organization. “ICE” stands for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Gunnison County · gunnisoncrestedbutte.com
Service Providers
IMA Financial Group
With over four decades of experience in the industry, IMA has become a trusted leader in commercial insurance, risk management, surety, and employee benefits…
Denver County · imacorp.com
Economic Development Organizations
Jeffco EDC Bizhub
One of our core missions at Jeffco EDC is to provide quality and relevant business support to the businesses of Jefferson County, CO. In this mission, our team…
Jefferson County · bizhub.jeffcoedc.org
Legal & IP
Keating & Lyden LLC
Keating & Lyden, LLC is a business law firm that has two locations, one in Boulder, Colorado and one in Bellingham, Washington. The company was founded in May…
Boulder County · keatingandlyden.com
SBDCs & Other Support
Key4Entrepreneurs by KeyBank
Key4Entrepreneurs is a complimentary program that provides the tools, resources, and connections you need to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Whether…
National · key.com
Legal & IP
KO Law PC
KO Law is a results-driven corporate and transactional law firm that helps established brands and emerging companies achieve meaningful business outcomes. We…
Denver County · kofirm.com
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
Kurtz Fargo
Based in Boulder, CO, Kurtz Fargo is a dynamic accounting firm offering professional assurance, tax, and advisory services tailored to the needs of emerging…
Boulder County · kurtzfargo.com
SBDCs & Other Support
Larimer SBDC
The Larimer SBDC is proud to serve entrepreneurs and small businesses since 1987. We are one of 14 centers across Colorado and help from idea stage to…
Larimer County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Legal & IP
Larsen Law Offices
Many businesses seek legal assistance from an attorney only once a specific problem has arisen, believing that this approach will reduce overall legal costs.…
Arapahoe County · larsenlawoffices.com
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
Programs
LeanMastery
In our hyper competitive world, launching a new business and finding success has never been harder for those who are not well connected nor well funded. We are…
Statewide · leanmastery.co
Economic Development Organizations
Lincoln County Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation's mission is to provide leadership in developing and maintaining a stable and diversified economy through…
Lincoln County · lincolncountyed.org
Legal & IP
Lyons Gaddis
Lyons Gaddis was founded in 1972 by a group of lawyers who were also business and community leaders, with a mission to provide excellent legal services to the…
Boulder County · lyonsgaddis.com
Communities & Spaces
Meeker Business Center
The Meeker Business Center is located at 345 Market Street, on the second floor of Town Hall. Here, the Chamber Office offers our Chamber membership, manages…
Rio Blanco County · meekerchamber.com
Legal & IP
Meyer Law
MEYER LAW is an award-winning, woman-owned law firm that specializes in helping technology companies from startups to large corporations with corporate…
National · meetmeyerlaw.com
SBDCs & Other Support
Mi Casa Women’s Business Center (MCRC)
Mi Casa Resource Center (MCRC) is committed to creating pathways to opportunity for low-income and underserved individuals. For more than 47 years, we have…
Denver County · micasaresourcecenter.org
Government
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce is the only federal agency dedicated to advancing the establishment and…
National · mbda.gov
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
Economic Development Organizations
Montezuma County Business Coalition
This group was created to get information out to businesses and the public about economic development, disaster relief, tax incentives, business training and…
Montezuma County · facebook.com
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
Moody Insurance
Moody Insurance Agency offers specialized risk management solutions, commercial insurance, bonding, employee benefits, and personal lines. These products…
Denver County · moodyins.com
Industry Associations
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
The NASE was founded in 1981 to provide day-to-day support, including direct access to experts, benefits, and consolidated buying power that traditionally had…
Statewide · nase.org
Industry Associations
National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA)
NCBA CLUSA is the primary voice in the United States for people who use cooperatives to build a better world. NCBA CLUSA provides cross-sector support…
National · ncbaclusa.coop
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
Foundations & Impact Funds
NeighborWorks Southern Colorado (NWSoCo)
NeighborWorks Southern Colorado (NWSoCo) is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Pueblo, CO. As an affiliate member of NeighborWorks America…
Pueblo County · nwsoco.org
Universities & Research
New Lab Start-Up Program
The New Lab Start-Up Program gives you exclusive, 12-month access to special offers designed to help you get your new lab off the ground while potentially…
Statewide · fishersci.com
Chambers of Commerce
NoCo Latino Chamber of Commerce
Our goal is to provide our Latino businesses with access to tools and resources for their business to thrive. We would like to provide a safe space for them to…
Larimer County · nocolcc.com
Legal & IP
NOD Law
We are a team of legal professionals with practical hands-on experience in the science, technology and engineering fields. NOD Law specializes in all aspects…
Boulder County · nod-law.com
SBDCs & Other Support
North Metro Denver SBDC
The North Metro Denver SBDC serves entrepreneurs and small businesses in Adams and Broomfield counties, Colorado.
Adams County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Economic Development Organizations
Northwest Colorado Development Council (NWCDC)
The Northwest Colorado Development Council (NWCDC) serves a three-county region in Northwest Colorado. NWCDC is dedicated to building stronger communities…
Moffat County · northwestcolorado.org
SBDCs & Other Support
Northwest Colorado Innovation Center (NCIC)
The Northwest Colorado Innovation Center (NCIC) is a 501c3 launched by the NWCDC to support entrepreneurial, small business, and workforce development. The…
Moffat County · northwestcolorado.org
SBDCs & Other Support
Northwest SBDC
We support entrepreneurs and small businesses in the counties of Clear Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Moffatt, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, and…
Clear Creek County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Legal & IP
Nova Launch Partners
Build a product that makes you proud. Nova Launch Partners combines patent law, branding and manufacturing expertise to help you protect, promote and produce…
Denver County · novalaunchpartners.com
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
O’Dell & Company
Located in the heart of Fort Collins, Colorado, O’Dell & Company has been a staple in the community for more than 30 years — proudly serving clients in Fort…
Larimer County · odellandco.com
SBDCs & Other Support
OEDIT Small Business Navigator
The OEDIT Small Business Navigator is a first point of contact for Colorado entrepreneurs and small-business owners needing support in their business journey.…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Legal & IP
Orrick Tech Studio
Every business today plays in the tech ecosystem. Orrick offers our clients global market insight – drawing on our experience counseling more than 4,000…
Statewide · orrick.com
Programs
Outgrow Your Garage
Our mission is to support communities in building resilient small business ecosystems. Through a combination of workshops, online courses, and consulting…
Mesa County · outgrowyourgarage.com
Legal & IP
Paralex
Paralex is a legal technology company whose mission is to redefine how legal services and support are delivered to small businesses through innovative products…
National · paralex.ai
Communities & Spaces
Park Hill Innovation Hub
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity’s Park Hill Innovation (PHI) Hub offers entrepreneurs and start-ups a free resource to advance their entrepreneurial…
Denver County · denvergov.org
Banks & CDFIs
Partner Colorado Credit Union
At Partner Colorado Credit Union, we live up to our name by partnering with our 30,000+ members to help them move ahead financially. Of course, we offer…
Statewide · partnercoloradocu.org
Legal & IP
Peach Legal
Fractional Legal support for high-growth companies.
Boulder County · peach.legal
Economic Development Organizations
Phillips County Economic Development Corporation
Phillips County Economic Development Corporation is a resource-driven catalyst for economic development throughout Phillips County. Located on the beautiful…
Phillips County · phillipscountyco.org
Libraries
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD)
Pikes Peak Library District offers a variety of resources to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners to start or grow your business.
El Paso County · research.ppld.org
SBDCs & Other Support
Pikes Peak SBDC
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is dedicated to helping existing and new businesses grow and prosper in the Pikes Peak Region by…
El Paso County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Banks & CDFIs
Points West Community Bank
Since 1906, Points West Community Bank has been a local business with a penchant for helping local business. As your neighbors and your customers, we…
Weld County · pwcbank.com
Economic Development Organizations
Prairie Development Corporation (PDC)
Prairie Development Corporation (PDC) is a non-profit economic development organization dedicated to promoting and serving communities and businesses in…
Cheyenne County · prairiedevelopment.com
Economic Development Organizations
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP)
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) represents business and economic development interests within Prowers County. Our organization provides assistance to new and…
Prowers County · prowerspep.org
SBDCs & Other Support
Pueblo Means Business (PMB)
The Pueblo Means Business (PMB) online network is a centralized platform connecting applicants to a process guide, routing, plan review, permitting, inspection…
Pueblo County · pueblomeansbusiness.com
Economic Development Organizations
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning provides programs and services that meet the needs of the people in the six county Western Slope region…
Delta County · region10.net
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
Bootcamps
Reinventing Rural CO.STARTERS Bootcamp
Ever wonder what your business could become with the right guidance? Our community-driven CO.STARTERS Core and Bootcamp programs might be exactly what you're…
National · reinventingrural.com
Coworking
River CoWorks
The Aspen area is an expensive location to establish or run a small, satellite, or new business. Basalt's River CoWorks solves that by offering an affordable…
Eagle County · rivercoworks.com
Banks & CDFIs
Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust
It is a rarity to find a bank that has been serving the community for over a century. For over 125 years we have been in Colorado, ensuring a friendly…
El Paso County · rmbt.com
Legal & IP
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) provides free immigration legal and social services to immigrant children and to adults in immigration…
Adams County · rmian.org
Incubators & Accelerators
Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI)
Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute creates the space for communities and people of all backgrounds to realize their unique potential through the power of…
Statewide · rmmfi.org
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
Rodahl & Company CPAs
Welcome to Rodahl & Company LLC, where personal attention and commitment are the basic building blocks of the client-advisor relationship. Our trusted Fort…
Larimer County · rodahlcpa.com
Economic Development Organizations
Routt County Economic Development Partnership (RCEDP)
Routt County Economic Development Partnership (RCEDP) drives innovation in the Yampa Valley, prioritizing quality of life and long-term economic…
Routt County · rcedp.org
Legal & IP
Rubicon Law
Rubicon Law provides modern legal counsel for ambitious, high-growth companies – from the earliest days through complex fundraising, commercial scaling, and…
Denver County · rubiconlaw.com
SBDCs & Other Support
San Luis Valley SBDC
The San Luis Valley SBDC offers business advising and training that maximizes the economic potential of entrepreneurs within Southern Colorado. We provide free…
Alamosa County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Legal & IP
Santangelo & Ressue Law Offices
Since 1991, Santangelo Law Offices has been helping entrepreneurs and established companies build value from their ideas. We practice only intellectual…
Denver County · idea-asset.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
SBDCs & Other Support
SBDC TechSource
Colorado is a powerhouse for innovation and economic growth, especially in science and technology. We've got a thriving mix of new companies, established…
Statewide · sbdc.colorado.gov
Finance Ops, Accounting, & Bookkeeping
Schmidt + Associates
Schmidt + Associates CPA Firm’s professional certified public accountants have helped Denver companies and people succeed for 30 years. Our team is dedicated…
Denver County · schmidtcpa.com
SBDCs & Other Support
SCORE Denver
SCORE Denver is a non-profit resource partner of the Small Business Administration. We are small business experts and have been helping people fulfill their…
Denver County · score.org
SBDCs & Other Support
SCORE Southern Colorado
SCORE Southern Colorado and our volunteer business mentors are dedicated to providing the best possible service. Face-to-face or online, our mentors are able…
El Paso County · score.org
Incubators & Accelerators
SEA Change
SEA Change cares about the well being of our communities. We help social entrepreneurs reach more people in a meaningful way. We support entrepreneurs in…
Statewide · seachng.org
Banks & CDFIs
Shared Capital Cooperative
Shared Capital Cooperative is a national loan fund and federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides financing to…
National · sharedcapital.coop
Legal & IP
Sheridan Law
Sheridan Law LLC is an intellectual property law firm based in Colorado. We provide comprehensive intellectual property legal services at reasonable rates…
Jefferson County · sheridanlaw.com
Communities & Spaces
Silicon Flatirons
Silicon Flatirons is a center for innovation at the University of Colorado Law School that serves students, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals at…
Boulder County · siliconflatirons.org
Banks & CDFIs
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of innovative companies and investors. With 40+ years of dedication to this sector, Silicon…
Denver County · svb.com
Podcasts & Radio
Small Business Rundown Podcast
The Small Business Rundown podcast offers small business owners an inside source in Washington, D.C. and the nation’s state capitals. Host Adam Temple and…
National · nfib.com
Economic Development Organizations
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development (SECED)
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc. (SECED) is the trusted regional economic development organization within a six-county region in Southeast…
Baca County · seced.net
SBDCs & Other Support
Southern Colorado SBDC
The Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center is located in the heart of downtown Pueblo within the business community. This physical site serves as…
Custer County · sbdc.colorado.gov
SBDCs & Other Support
Southwest Colorado SBDC
The Southwest Colorado SBDC, located at the Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation in Durango, Colorado, offers business advising and training that maximizes…
Archuleta County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Springs Insurance Brokers
Springs Insurance Brokers Inc. is an Insurance brokerage that represents many name brand insurance companies. We are able to shop for our new and current…
El Paso County · springsinsurancebrokers.com
Economic Development
Start.Coop
We're here to jump start the next generation of cooperative businesses: we grow the entrepreneur pipeline and strengthen the cooperative ecosystem, we equip…
National · start.coop
Communities & Spaces
Startup Support Center (SSC)
At Startup Support Center, we’re dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering local economic growth. Founded by Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)…
El Paso County · startsupported.com
Economic Development Organizations
Superior Economic Development
Superior is vibrant, active, and known as one of the best small towns in Colorado. Superior’s ideal location along the US 36 corridor between Denver and…
Douglas County · superior-business.org
Legal & IP
Superior Patent Group
Now with CR MILES, Superior Patent Group has been serving clients in the biotech, medical devices, chemical, and mechanical industries for over a decade.…
Boulder County · superiorpatentgroup.com
Communities & Spaces
The Business Cultivator
Located in Olathe (between Delta and Montrose), The Business Cultivator is a newly renovated building expressly for entrepreneurship and kitchen incubation.…
Montrose County · region10.net
Incubators & Accelerators
The Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program
The Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program offers tailored support for tech-industry small businesses, specifically for underrepresented tech businesses who have…
Denver County · bencolorado.org
Programs
The Industrial Commons
The Industrial Commons founds and scales employee-owned social enterprises, industrial cooperatives, and supports frontline workers to build a new southern…
Statewide · theindustrialcommons.org
Events
The Thrive Networks
The Thrive Network’s goal is to eliminate economic barriers by providing people in communities with tools to activate and launch their own success, primarily…
El Paso County · thethrivenetworks.org
Government
Town of Berthoud Business
Known as the ‘Garden Spot of Colorado,’ Berthoud is located on Colorado’s Northern Front Range on State Highway 278 and just a few miles west of I-25. Berthoud…
Larimer County · berthoud.org
Government
Town of Timnath
In the Town of Timnath, we understand the pivotal role small businesses play in the vitality and growth of our community. This Small Business Resources section…
Larimer County · timnath.org
Government
Town of Wellington
Strategically positioned between Cheyenne and Fort Collins — with excellent access to regional markets, major transportation routes, and a strong workforce —…
Larimer County · wellingtoncolorado.gov
Universities & Research
Trailhead Institute
Trailhead Institute is non-profit public health institute based in Denver, Colorado. We help Colorado communities lead their own paths to better health through…
Denver County · trailhead.institute
Legal & IP
Troxel Fitch
Denver Business Attorney's Troxel Fitch LLC was founded on the belief that entrepreneurs require an entrepreneurial law firm. With a low-overhead structure, we…
Denver County · troxelfitchlaw.com
Communities & Spaces
UpStart
UpStart partners with the Jewish community's boldest leaders to expand the picture of how Jews find meaning and how we come together. Whether someone is…
National · upstartlab.org
Economic Development Organizations
USDA Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center (RFBC)
Farm and food businesses are the foundation of resilient, diverse, and balanced food systems. The Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center…
Larimer County · nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com
Banks & CDFIs
Vectra Bank Colorado
At Vectra Bank, we practice “proactive relationship banking.” Which means we get to know our clients well, and we use that knowledge to vigorously discover…
Denver County · vectrabank.com
Universities & Research
Venture Partners at CU Boulder
Set in the heart of our university’s bold, innovative community of scholars and learners, Venture Partners at CU Boulder brings the university's world-class…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
SBDCs & Other Support
West Central Colorado SBDC
Based in Region 10’s Small Business Resource Center in Montrose, CO, the West Central SBDC provides advising and training services that support the development…
Montrose County · sbdc.colorado.gov
Government
Wheat Ridge Economic Development Division
The Wheat Ridge Economic Development Division is dedicated to the businesses and community members of Wheat Ridge by providing a phenomenal array of resources…
Jefferson County · ci.wheatridge.co.us
Programs
WTC Denver Global Entrepreneur Program
The Global Entrepreneur Program at WTC Denver is designed to support first-generation immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs in building and scaling their…
Denver County · wtcdenver.org
Economic Development Organizations
Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center
The Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center offers free, confidential business counseling for new and existing small businesses. The YVEC was established in 1999…
Routt County · rcedp.org
Universities & Research
York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI)
York Entrepreneurship Development Institute is a charitable organization (no. 81209 5735 RR0001) whose mission is to provide top-tier business education and…
Statewide · yedi.ca
Service Providers
ZenBusiness MOMS
ZenBusiness is a company that empowers entrepreneurs to start, run, grow, and stay compliant—all in one place. As a leader in business formations and…
Statewide · zenbusiness.com