Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
Nationally Accredited Program
The Small Business Assistance Programs
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is dedicated to helping small businesses throughout Colorado achieve their goals by providing Free confidential counseling and various training programs. The SBDC combines information and resources from federal, state and local governments with those of the educational system and the private sector to meet the specialized and complex needs of the small business community. Regulatory, management, financial and marketing experts work in partnership to provide entrepreneurs with crucial information that can mean the difference between success and failure.
This partnership includes the State of Colorado, the US Small Business Administration, Colorado's institutions of higher education, the Colorado International Trade Office, local economic development organizations and local chambers of commerce.
SBA Counseling Form Electronic Request For Counseling
Fill out the request for counseling and click on Center Locations to find the Center closest to you. Submit the counseling form to the Center and an SBDC representative will contact you.
Upcoming Events:
Women's Conferences
Southwest Colorado Women's Small Business Conference
Durango Doubletree Hotel
Friday, July 13th 2012
Registration: Women's Conference - Durango 2012
More information coming soon...
Summit County Women's Small Business Conference
Keystone Inn and Spa
Friday, August 10th, 2012
Registration: Women's Conference - Keystone 2012
More information coming soon...
Colorado SBDC Annual Report
This report highlights the tremendous cooperation between community organizations that support small business. Academic institutions, economic development organizations, local government as well as our corporate partners all play a part in the success of the SBDC Network. The participation of these entities is crucial to the support given to the businesses in your area.
This report contains success stories of SBDC clients and financial impact numbers, organized by Center and by congressional district. Here are few highlights from the report: Through the financial support the business acumen of our clients, the Colorado SBDC was able to generate $67.94 in capital formation for every federal grant dollar obtained by the state. In addition, $80.00 in capital formation was obtained for every dollar our local host organizations and communities contributed. To view the entire report follow this link: 2011 Colorado SBDC Annual Report.pdf
Small Business Development Center Overview
Recently the SBDC State Director, Kelly Manning, was interviewed for a Comcast "Making News" report. She talks about the free help and resource the SBDC provides to small businesses in order to help them start, grow and prosper in Colorado. Watch the Interview
Free E-Learning Workshop Videos
The Colorado SBDC is proud to offer free online training videos to help your business succeed. The videos range in topics including Starting a Business, Managing Your Finances, and Foundations of Marking. Under each topic we have multiple videos that are focused in different specialty areas. We also proud to offer the videos in Spanish. Click here to start learning.
SBDC E-Newsletter
Follow the link below to read current and previous e-newsletters from the Colorado SBDC Network. The newsletters include a network update from Kelly Manning, State Director, SBDC Network along with small business success stories, SBDC highlights, relevant business news, small business tips, and upcoming events from around the state. You also have the option to subscribe and receive the monthly newsletter. Click Here to view the archive. Click Here to subscribe to the monthly E-newsletter.
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