Apprenticeships
Adams County Workforce & Business Center
The Workforce & Business Center connects job seekers and employers with resources, training, and career opportunities. Access employment support, business…
Adams County · adamscountyco.gov
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Incubators & Accelerators
Advanced Industries Accelerator Programs
Grants and investment tax credits make up the Advanced Industries Accelerator programs which are designed to promote growth and sustainability in these…
Statewide · choosecolorado.com
Universities & Research
Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Advanced Technology International (ATI), a public-service nonprofit, lessens the burden of government by coordinating and managing our country’s most…
National · ati.org
Incubators & Accelerators
AlchemistX
AlchemistX is the corporate innovation and government services division of Alchemist Accelerator. We partner with industry leaders and forward-thinking…
National · alchemistaccelerator.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
America's Seed Fund
We focus on transforming scientific and engineering discoveries into products and services with commercial and societal impact. The deep technologies we fund…
Statewide · seedfund.nsf.gov
Fellowships
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps…
National · americorps.gov
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Colorado
Apprenticeship Colorado is the State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) in Colorado that is responsible for oversight and registration of Registered Apprenticeship…
Statewide · apprenticeship.colorado.gov
Apprenticeships
Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
A proud partner of the American Job Center network. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center is a member of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s…
Arapahoe County · adworks.org
Government
Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC)
The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is a council of governments representing cities and counties in northwest Colorado including the…
Garfield County · agnc.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
Economic Development Organizations
Baca County Economic Development Commission
The Baca County Economic Development Commission office is located on Highway 287 which is now part of the Ports-to-Plains Federal project connecting Mexico to…
Baca County · bacacountyco.gov
Economic Development Organizations
Berthoud Economic Development
The Town of Berthoud strives to encourage a business and community environment that provide opportunities to enhance economic vitality, assure a high quality…
Larimer County · berthoudeconomicdevelopment.com
Apprenticeships
Boulder County Workforce (WfBC)
Workforce Boulder County (WfBC), a Colorado Workforce Center, offers a wide variety of services to job seekers and businesses. WfBC serves individuals…
Boulder County · bouldercounty.gov
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
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
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
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
Government
Business in Parker, CO
The Economic Development Department supports all-new and existing businesses. Services offered are site selection, recruitment, retention and expansion…
Douglas County · parkerco.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
Communities & Spaces
Catalyst Denver
Located in Denver, Colorado’s River North District (RiNo), Catalyst HTI is bringing together private enterprise (startups to Fortune 20), government, academic…
Denver County · catalysthealthtech.com
Government
CDHS State Unit on Aging
The State Unit on Aging oversees programs funded by the federal Older Americans Act and State Funding for Senior Services. The unit provides assistance and…
Denver County · cdhs.colorado.gov
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
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
Economic Development
City of Boulder Innovation & Technology
City of Boulder's Innovation & Technology initiatives.
Boulder County · bouldercolorado.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
Government
City of Englewood Sustainable Business Partnership
The cities of Englewood, Sheridan and Littleton have come together to launch the Sustainable Business Partnership, a regionally administered partner of the…
Arapahoe County · englewoodco.gov
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
SBDCs & Other Support
City of Fort Collins Engage
Engage helps the City of Fort Collins Volunteer Services manage over 20 different volunteer departments and more than 7,000 volunteers. Engage helps you manage…
Larimer County · engage.fcgov.com
Economic Development Organizations
City of Lafayette Economic Development
Lafayette is open for business and is a strong supporter of economic development. The City is located just northwest of Denver in southeast Boulder County, 10…
Boulder County · lafayetteco.gov
Economic Development Organizations
City of Lone Tree Economic Development
In Lone Tree, business and community go hand in hand. Our City offers the connectivity, infrastructure, talent, and support that businesses need to thrive…
Douglas County · cityoflonetree.com
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 Loveland Economic Development Department
The City of Loveland Economic Development Department is dedicated to fostering economic growth by supporting over 3,700 local businesses. As a top priority…
Larimer County · lovgov.org
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
Public & Private Grants & Awards
City of Silverthorne Business Grant Program
The City of Silverthorne Business Grant Program provides site enhancement grants and economic development grants to businesses via a competitive application…
Summit County · silverthorne.org
Economic Development Organizations
City of Thornton Office of Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development is thrilled to collaborate with you in considering Thornton as the ideal destination for your business location or…
Adams County · businessinthornton.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Resiliency) Loan Fund
The CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Resiliency) Loan Fund is a statewide program that provides working capital loans to…
Statewide · climber-colorado.com
Government
Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP)
Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP), formerly Front Range Airport, is a public-use general aviation airport owned by Adams County and one of only 14…
Adams County · adamscountyco.gov
Government
Colorado Association of Regional Organizations (CARO)
The Colorado Association of Regional Organizations (CARO) primary purpose is to promote cooperation between the member regional organizations. To that end…
Statewide · coloradoregions.colorado.gov
Government
Colorado Broadband Office
The Colorado Broadband Office leads the statewide effort to expand broadband coverage and quality for all Coloradans. Access to affordable and reliable…
Denver County · broadband.colorado.gov
Government
Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA)
The Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA) is located in the Lt. Governor's Office. Our office serves as the official liaison between the State of…
Denver County · ccia.colorado.gov
Industry Associations
Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI)
Founded in 1907 and representing all 64 Colorado counties, Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI) is a non-profit membership association that supports county…
Denver County · ccionline.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Creates Grant
The purpose of Colorado Creates, Creative Industries’ largest annual competitive grant program, is to support arts programs, services, and activities…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
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
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Credit Reserve
The Colorado Credit Reserve program helps businesses that typically struggle to get access to a bank loan. The program helps lenders make loans by establishing…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
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
Economic Development Organizations
Colorado Department of Agriculture Markets Division
The Markets Division assists Colorado food and agricultural companies to sell their products in local (Colorado Proud), regional, national and international…
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 Local Affairs (DOLA)
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. DOLA provides financial support to local…
Statewide · cdola.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 Digital Service (CDS)
CDS is a cross-functional team of senior product managers, human-centered designers, engineers, and procurement and contracting specialists within the…
Statewide · oit.colorado.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Disability Funding Authority (CDFA)
We award grants across Colorado — helping people obtain the benefits they are owed, and backing new ideas that expand independence, employment, and community…
Denver County · cdfacolorado.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
Apprenticeships
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Are you a person with a disability who wants to work, is looking for a job or needs help keeping your current job? If so, DVR is the right place for you! We…
Statewide · dvr.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
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
Government
Colorado Energy Office
Colorado is transforming the energy sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve our state for generations to come. The Colorado Energy Office…
Statewide · energyoffice.colorado.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Enterprise Zone Program
The Colorado legislature created the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program to encourage development in economically distressed areas of the state.
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Workforce Development
Colorado Equitable Economic Mobility Initiative (CEEMI)
The Colorado Equitable Economic Mobility Initiative (CEEMI) is a public, private, and philanthropic partnership to scale effective, rigorously evaluated higher…
Denver County · ceemi.org
Universities & Research
Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab
The Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab was created in 2017 under the leadership of the Governor’s Office to unlock data-informed solutions to our most pressing…
Denver County · coloradolab.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Film Incentive
The Colorado Film Incentive encourages film production in Colorado with a tax credit for up to 20% of qualified expenses, or 22% if using locations in an…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Government
Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Meaningful work, reimagined for flexibility. As one of the nation's leading government technology organizations, we're thinking differently about how we serve…
Statewide · oit.colorado.gov
Industry Associations
Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN)
The Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN) is a free and voluntary program that encourages, supports and rewards organizations that push toward true…
Denver County · cdphe.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
Created in 1973 by the Colorado General Assembly, CHFA strengthens communities by making loans to low-and moderate-income homebuyers, affordable multifamily…
Denver County · chfainfo.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit
The Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit is an eight-year job creation incentive to support competitive, multi-state, or country relocation and expansion projects.
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Just Transition Community Funding
The Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the Office of Just Transition (OJT), within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment…
Denver County · oedit.colorado.gov
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
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
Government
Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI)
The Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI) was created because there was a need for health information technology (IT) governance in Colorado. OeHI is the…
Statewide · oehi.colorado.gov
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
Government
Colorado Office of New Americans (ONA)
The Office of New Americans (ONA) serves as the point of contact for state agencies, private sector organizations, and the public to advance the integration…
Statewide · ona.colorado.gov
Government
Colorado Office of the Future of Work (OFW)
The world of work is changing, propelling some to greater heights while leaving others behind. Globalization, advances in technology, demographic shifts, and…
Denver County · cdle.colorado.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Opportunity Zone Program
The Opportunity Zone program is a federal incentive that encourages long-term private investments in designated low-income communities by giving investors tax…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
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
Podcasts & Radio
Colorado Outdoors Podcast
CPW is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 43 state parks, all of Colorado's…
Statewide · art19.com
Economic Development Organizations
Colorado Proud
The Colorado Department of Agriculture developed Colorado Proud in 1999. It is a FREE marketing program designed to help consumers, restaurants, and retailers…
Statewide · coloradoproud.com
Apprenticeships
Colorado Registered Apprenticeship Program Directory
Access the Directory to view a list of apprenticeship program Sponsors that have registered their programs with Apprenticeship Colorado and operate within and…
Statewide · apprenticeship.colorado.gov
Economic Development
Colorado Resource Council (CRC)
The Colorado Resource Council (CRC) is an organization of companies, educational institutions, research labs and trade associations that benefit from the…
Denver County · metrodenver.org
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
Government
Colorado SecureSavings
Colorado SecureSavings is a new retirement savings program, created by the Colorado SecureSavings Board in the Office of the State Treasurer. Here in Colorado…
Statewide · coloradosecuresavings.com
Universities & Research
Colorado Space Grant Consortium (COSGC)
The Colorado Space Grant Consortium (COSGC) is funded by NASA and is a state-wide organization involving 21 colleges, universities and institutions around…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Startup Loan Fund
The Colorado Startup Loan Fund provides loan capital coupled with comprehensive Technical Assistance to mission-based lenders. These lenders, in turn, provide…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Government
Colorado State Demography Office
The State Demography Office provides population estimates and forecasts for Colorado’s regions, counties, and municipalities developed by the State Demography…
Statewide · demography.dola.colorado.gov
Government
Colorado State Rehabilitation Council
The Colorado State Rehabilitation Council reviews, analyzes, advises, and partners with Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to effectively deliver…
Statewide · dvr.colorado.gov
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
Government
Colorado Tourism Office (CTO)
The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is a division of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The mission of the CTO is to empower…
Denver County · oedit.colorado.gov
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
Apprenticeships
Colorado Workforce Centers
Colorado Workforce Centers provide a variety of free services to assist employers and job seekers alike.
Statewide · cdle.colorado.gov
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
Government
Commerce City Business & Development
Welcome to Commerce City, where we mean business. After all, it’s in our name. The city’s history is one of manufacturing, thanks to its proximity to railroad…
Adams County · c3gov.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Loan
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Loan helps businesses in rural areas by giving loans and loan guarantees. A business typically needs to…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Banks & CDFIs
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund)
The CDFI Fund was created for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization and community development through investment in and assistance to Community…
National · cdfifund.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility…
Statewide · rd.usda.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
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
Programs
Connected Colorado (C²) Challenge
The C² Challenge provides an open-ended innovation process for government procurement that removes the need to meet specific requirements and provides an open…
Denver County · coloradosmart.city
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
Government
Creative Sector Leadership
As the City’s arts and cultural agency, we have a responsibility to support the creative community in metro Denver and throughout Colorado. We partner with…
Denver County · artsandvenuesdenver.com
Podcasts & Radio
Cultivation Station Podcast
Cultivation Station, a business development podcast from The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Colorado Proud program, dives into the rich and diverse world…
Statewide · podcasts.apple.com
Communities & Spaces
Denver Arts & Venues
Denver Arts & Venues is the City and County of Denver agency responsible for operating some of the region’s most renowned facilities, including Red Rocks…
Denver County · artsandvenuesdenver.com
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
Economic Development Organizations
Denver Global Landing Pad (GLP)
The Denver Global Landing Pad (GLP) is a business acceleration program that provides a comprehensive curriculum to help international founders grow and succeed…
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
Apprenticeships
Denver Metro Workforce Center
Denver Workforce Development provides no-cost, one-on-one guidance for jobseekers and resources for employers. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing…
Denver County · denvergov.org
Economic Development Organizations
Denver Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center
The Denver MBDA is the only federally funded agency in Colorado that was created to specifically foster the growth and competitiveness of socially and…
Arapahoe County · denvermbdacenter.com
Government
Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado’s Front Range. Centrally located with offices in downtown Denver, DRCOG…
Denver County · drcog.org
Universities & Research
Department of Energy (DOE) Boost
Sandia National Laboratories is leading the Department of Energy (DOE) Boost Platform, or Boost, with industry partner FedTech, an initiative that brings…
Statewide · boostplatform.org
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
Communities & Spaces
DOE American-Made Program
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) American-Made Program transforms innovative ideas into real energy solutions through prizes, collegiate competitions…
Jefferson County · americanmadeprogram.org
Government
DOE Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC)
The Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) connects you with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-powered innovation to advance discoveries and commercialize…
National · energy.gov
Chambers of Commerce
Dolores County Chamber of Commerce
Official website of Dolores County Colorado Chamber of Commerce.
Dolores County · dolocnty.colorado.gov
Government
Douglas County Spark DC
They say it can cost as much as 10 times more to land a new customer than it does to keep an existing one. That’s why you want to pay very close attention to…
Douglas County · douglasco.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
Downtown Grand Junction
Experience the vibrancy of Downtown Grand Junction with dozens of shops, music venues, restaurants, art galleries, and year-round street festivals. From…
Mesa County · downtowngj.org
Economic Development Organizations
Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs
Downtown Partnership is the lead organization planning, advocating and promoting a vibrant downtown Colorado Springs. We’ve been around for more than two…
El Paso County · downtowncs.com
Government
East Central Council of Local Governments (ECCOG)
The East Central Council of Local Governments (ECCOG) was created in the early 1970's as a voluntary association of county commissioners, mayors and town…
Kit Carson County · eccog.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
Economic Development Organizations
El Paso Economic Development
El Paso County, Colorado is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes thrive through programs and tools. Learn about programs including tax credits and…
El Paso County · admin.elpasoco.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) – sometimes called the Employee Retention Tax Credit or ERTC – is a refundable tax credit for certain eligible businesses…
Statewide · irs.gov
SBDCs & Other Support
Employment Services of Weld County
The Weld County Workforce Center offers services to help you get ready for work and reach your career goals. We have workshops to teach you how to write a…
Weld County · weld.gov
SBDCs & Other Support
Empower to Grow Program
The Empower to Grow program, formerly known as 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance program, provides eligible U.S. small businesses with free business…
National · sba.gov
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
Public & Private Grants & Awards
EnergyTech University Prize
EnergyTech UP aims to cultivate the next generation of energy innovators while accelerating the transfer of energy technologies to market. The prize seeks to…
National · energy.gov
Communities & Spaces
Engage GJ
The City of Grand Junction created Engage GJ at the beginning of 2023 for community members to provide their input. We know living in an area with 300 sunny…
Mesa County · engagegj.org
Government
EPA Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC)
The Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program helps communities identify strategies to grow their outdoor recreation economy and…
National · epa.gov
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
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of…
National · sbir.gov
Economic Development Organizations
Federal Heights Redevelopment Agency (FHRA)
Federal Heights Redevelopment Agency (FHRA) is committed to revitalization activities to create and maintain a healthy local economy. The development of…
Adams County · fedheights.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
First In
We invest in companies that address the major opportunities and challenges that commercial and government enterprise customers face. We invest in companies at…
Statewide · wearefirstin.com
Fellowships
FUSE Fellowship
FUSE is a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to work more effectively for communities. We embed private sector…
National · fuse.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Gap Loan Revolving Fund
The Denver Microlending Program provides capital and support services to small businesses and entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional financial resources.…
Denver County · denvergov.org
Government
Garfield County
We are a county that has room to grow, is workforce ready, and offers world class outdoors! Garfield County has approved a $50,000 matching grant toward an…
Garfield County · garfieldcountyco.gov
Conference or Summit
Global Business Development Trade Shows (OEDIT)
Every year, our Global Business Development division selects strategic trade shows to showcase Colorado’s many economic strengths that are aligned with the…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Government
Grants.gov
Federal funding opportunities published on Grants.gov are for organizations and entities supporting the development and management of government-funded…
Statewide · grants.gov
Economic Development Organizations
Greenwood Village Economic Development
The City of Greenwood Village is an extraordinary community with a high-quality business environment. Home to part of the Denver Tech Center, Greenwood Plaza…
Arapahoe County · greenwoodvillage.com
Pitch Competitions
Hayden Business Pitch Competition
The Town of Hayden is hosting the sixth annual Business Pitch Competition at The Hayden Center Auditorium on Saturday, November 7th, 2026. The competition aims…
Routt County · co-hayden.civicplus.com
Libraries
High Plains Library District
High Plains Library District is comprised of eight branch libraries, bookmobile services, and eight autonomous member libraries governed by their own separate…
Weld County · mylibrary.us
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
Libraries
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL)
Jefferson County Public Library servers more than 550,000 residents from ten different locations: Arvada, Belmar, Columbine, Conifer, Edgewater, Evergreen…
Jefferson County · jeffcolibrary.org
Economic Development Organizations
La Junta Creative Main Street
The City of La Junta is both a Colorado Main Street and a Colorado Creative District, leveraging two vital state programs to coalesce funding, data, and…
Otero County · lajuntacolorado.org
Government
Lakewood Economic Development
Lakewood’s approach to economic development reflects the unique character and values of our community. We’re committed to facilitating thoughtful real estate…
Jefferson County · lakewoodco.gov
Apprenticeships
Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development (LCEWD)
Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development (LCEWD) connects people to meaningful work and businesses to talent and resources, improving our community’s…
Larimer County · larimer.gov
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
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
Economic Development Organizations
Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA)
In 1982, the Longmont City Council and the Longmont electorate created the Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) with a mandate to revitalize the…
Boulder County · downtownlongmont.com
Libraries
Longmont Public Library
The Longmont Public Library leads the community as the essential, welcoming space for all to learn, grow, and be.
Boulder County · longmontcolorado.gov
Apprenticeships
Mesa County Workforce Center
We are a one-stop shop designed to efficiently serve the needs of businesses and job seekers in an effort to promote economic development and vitality. Our…
Mesa County · mesacounty.us
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans (MREIDL)
SBA offers financial assistance to help small businesses meet ordinary and necessary operating expenses when an essential employee is called to active military…
Statewide · sba.gov
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
Mountain Plain Minority Supplier Development Council (MPMSDC)
The Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council is where certified minority-owned businesses connect with corporations and government entities. Join…
Arapahoe County · mpmsdc.org
SBDCs & Other Support
My Colorado Journey
My Colorado Journey is your gateway to understanding and accessing the most promising career pathways in Colorado – those leading to in-demand jobs with a…
Statewide · mycoloradojourney.com
Government
MyTown AI
Connect code, zoning, GIS, and public documents to assess feasibility, simulate policy impacts, and generate decision-ready documents—so staff and leaders can…
Boulder County · mytownai.net
Public & Private Grants & Awards
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP)
The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also known as iCanConnect, provides equipment needed to make telecommunications, advanced…
Statewide · fcc.gov
Universities & Research
National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)
National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) bridges research with real-world applications to advance new energy materials and technologies that lower costs, boost…
Jefferson County · nlr.gov
Economic Development
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Founded in 1972, the National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. (NMSDC) is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of…
Statewide · nmsdc.org
Government
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is dedicated to the research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy…
National · energy.gov
Universities & Research
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
The U.S. NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas – accelerating…
Statewide · nsf.gov
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
Universities & Research
NLR Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)
The NLR Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) helps turn economically viable advanced energy innovations into competitive, real-world solutions. We…
Jefferson County · nlr.gov
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
Northglenn Economic Development
Located in the heart of the Denver metro area, Northglenn is a vibrant community committed to responsible growth, quality public services, and a high quality…
Adams County · northglenn.org
Government
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG)
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) is a voluntary association of county and municipal governments that, individually and collectively, believe…
Summit County · nwccog.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
Universities & Research
NSF ASCEND Engine in Colorado and Wyoming
The NSF ASCEND Engine in Colorado and Wyoming, led by Innosphere, is advancing technologies and data-driven systems that help communities better predict…
Statewide · nsf.gov
Conference or Summit
OEDIT Outreach and Impact Summit
Join us for the 2026 Outreach and Impact Summit to celebrate the growth, vitality, and economic development flourishing from the Spanish Peaks to the…
Baca County · oedit.colorado.gov
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
Public & Private Grants & Awards
OREC Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP)
The Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) aims to revitalize Colorado’s rural economies by leveraging their local outdoor recreation opportunities. RTAP…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Economic Development Organizations
Otero County Economic Development
Economic Development Department for Otero County, Colorado.
Otero County · oterocounty.colorado.gov
Economic Development
Outdoor Industry Business Development
The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office helps grow the outdoor industry by recruiting and retaining businesses in Colorado. Outdoor recreation is vital…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
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
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
Apprenticeships
Pikes Peak Workforce Center
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is an American Job Center serving El Paso and Teller counties that connects vital businesses with work-ready job seekers and…
El Paso County · ppwfc.org
Economic Development Organizations
Pueblo Economic Development Corp (PEDCO)
Pueblo County Economic Development & GIS Department supports the advancement of Pueblo County businesses with free services to expand markets, obtained…
Pueblo County · pedco.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
Apprenticeships
Pueblo Workforce Center
Colorado Workforce Centers provide services to Job Seekers and Businesses. Resources for Job Seekers include assistance with Job Search, Training, Networking…
Pueblo County · county.pueblo.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program
The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture provides funding for rural projects through…
Statewide · myelectric.coop
Economic Development Organizations
Rural Jump-Start Program
The Rural Jump-Start Program is a collaborative effort by the state, local governments, Institutes of Higher Education (IHE), and economic development…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Rural Jump-Start Tax Credit
The Rural Jump-Start Tax Credit helps new businesses start in or move into rural, economically distressed areas and hire new employees.
Statewide · choosecolorado.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Rural Ready
Rural Ready supports Colorado professionals working in a rural economic development space, including at the staff, volunteer, and board levels. The online…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Government
San Luis Valley Development Resources Group & Council of Governments (SLVDRG)
The mission of the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group is to promote and facilitate economic and community development programs which will create jobs…
Alamosa County · slvdrg.org
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
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
SBA HUBZone Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administers the HUBZone Program, which supports small businesses in historically underutilized business zones by…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Government
SBA Lab to Market (L2M) Hub
In addition to SBA solutions and services, the L2M hub serves as a centralized entry point to Federal lab-to-market services and funding programs across the…
National · sbir.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
Government
Serve Colorado
Housed in the Office of the Lt. Governor, Serve Colorado ignites community transformation by partnering with AmeriCorps and local organizations to tackle…
Denver County · servecolorado.colorado.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant (formerly the Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant) helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Government
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Federal innovation, scientific achievement, and entrepreneurship through small business innovation and research. Through the Small Business Innovation Research…
National · sbir.gov
Government
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Federal innovation, scientific achievement, and entrepreneurship through small business innovation and research. Through the Small Business Innovation Research…
National · sbir.gov
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
Chambers of Commerce
South Fork Chamber of Commerce
The South Fork Chamber of Commerce is an organization representing over 100 members - businesses, individuals, government agencies, non-profit organizations…
Rio Grande County · southforkchamber.com
Economic Development Organizations
Southeast Colorado Business Retention Expansion and Attraction (SEBREA)
Southeast Colorado Business Retention Expansion and Attraction (SEBREA) supports regional local economic development organizations and local governments in…
Baca County · choosecolorado.com
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
Incubators & Accelerators
SPARK Centennial
SPARK Centennial is the City of Centennial's six-month business accelerator program that provides local Centennial small businesses a platform to share their…
Arapahoe County · centennialco.gov
Workforce Development
Stackable Credential Pathways Initiative
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 22-192 to improve access to quality credentials of value in the workplace and…
Statewide · cdhe.colorado.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
State Trade Expansion Program Grant
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant helps small businesses expand internationally by funding international business development activities. The…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive
The Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive is for business expansion or relocation projects for which Colorado is in competition with at least one other state and…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Libraries
Studio 775 Makerspace
Studio 775, Lafayette Library's Makerspace, is a collaborative, community-driven space where users of all ages can learn to use new tech tools in creative ways.
Boulder County · lafayetteco.gov
Government
Sustainable Chaffee
Chaffee County's vision is to steward our resources in a manner that enhances community resilience and the natural environment for both our present day…
Chaffee County · chaffeecounty.org
Government
Sustainable Wheat Ridge
Sustainable Wheat Ridge is the City of Wheat Ridge's commitment to creating a healthy, resilient, and thriving community for current and future generations.…
Jefferson County · ci.wheatridge.co.us
Government
Talent Development Playbook
In response to requests from businesses, the CWDC created the Talent Development Playbook to help businesses hire, train, and keep talented employees and…
Statewide · cwdc.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
The College Opportunity Fund (COF)
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) is a trust fund created by the Colorado Legislature that provides a tuition stipend to eligible undergraduate students. The…
Statewide · cof.college-assist.org
Communities & Spaces
The District-Centennial
The District-Centennial is a 42-acre area west of I-25 between IKEA and the Dry Creek light rail station owned by Denver-based Brue-Baukol Capital Partners.…
Arapahoe County · centennialco.gov
Marketing, Branding, & PR
The Pro Collective
At The Pro Collective, we help founders, organizations, and industry leaders build smarter businesses — from strategy and systems to brand and growth. We’re…
Denver County · theprocollective.com
Industry Associations
The Smalls
We are a nonprofit consortium of Government Contractors, Service Providers, and Manufacturers in Colorado. We provide opportunities to Network, Collaborate…
El Paso County · thesmalls.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
Government
Town of Windsor Economic Development
Economic Development in the Town of Windsor is about building a strong and supportive environment where businesses of all sizes can thrive. Whether you are a…
Weld County · windsorco.gov
Government
U.S. House Committee on Small Business
On December 4, 1941, the U. S. House of Representatives created the first House Select Committee on Small Business. The select committee was established in…
National · smallbusiness.house.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
U.S. Small Business Administration Funding Programs
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. As the…
Statewide · sba.gov
Government
USDA BioPreferred Program
The USDA BioPreferred Program is the federal government's official market accelerator for biobased products. Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
National · biopreferred.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
USDA Farm Service Agency Loan Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers loans to help farmers and ranchers get the financing they need to start, expand or maintain a family farm.
Statewide · fsa.usda.gov
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
Economic Development Organizations
USDOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization’s (OSDBU) mission is to ensure Small Business…
Statewide · transportation.gov
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
Universities & Research
West Gate Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program
The West Gate Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program offers promising entrepreneurs a career-changing opportunity to access NLR's expertise and capabilities to…
Jefferson County · nlr.gov
Economic Development Organizations
Westminster Economic Development (ED)
The Economic Development & Housing Division is a group of seasoned and talented individuals who bring a variety of skills to the City of Westminster. While we…
Adams County · westminstereconomicdevelopment.org
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
Economic Development
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program
To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the…
Statewide · sba.gov
Universities & Research
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring and employing individuals from certain targeted groups who…
Statewide · irs.gov
Government
Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance (WCRA)
The Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance (WCRA) serves as a resource for job seekers and businesses throughout 51 rural Colorado counties by connecting…
Statewide · wcra.colorado.gov
Economic Development Organizations
Yuma County Economic Development (YCEDC)
YCEDC is a unified partnership of business, agriculture, industry, and government designed to strengthen the economic climate and tourism of Yuma County…
Yuma County · consideryumacounty.com
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