Colorado Small Business Development Center

Big news for Colorado’s small business community! 🎉

We are proud to introduce the 2026–2028 Colorado SBDC Advisory Board! Composed of eight incredible business leaders, ecosystem builders, and industry experts from across the state, this team brings decades of experience to our organization.

Their expertise will guide the Colorado SBDC as we continue innovating to help local businesses start up, scale, and thrive.
Please help us welcome our new advisory board members:

🔹 Wendy Lea-Co-Founder, Energize Colorado
🔹 Simone Morrison-CEO, Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
🔹 Cory Finney-Managing Partner, Howdy Partners
🔹 Laura Rubio-Founder, Renata Rubio Silver
🔹 Jenifer Waller-President & CEO, Colorado Bankers Association
🔹 Eric Lazzari-Executive Director, Civic Center Conservancy
🔹 Jice Johnson-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, BBI Professional Services
🔹 Lisa Hudson-Business Community Partnerships Administrator, Greeley/Evans School District 6 Administrative Offices, Greeley, Colorado

These board members will work closely with Hannah Krieger, Colorado SBDC State Director.

Visit sbdc.colorado.gov to learn more.

What could your business do with a bonus $10k? 💵

Big news for Colorado small businesses! 🚀✨

The Colorado SBDC serving Boulder County has partnered with Verizon to double your support at zero cost! 🤝

In addition to no-cost advising, workshops, and resource connections from the Colorado SBDC, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers free online courses and a shot at a $10,000 grant to fund your growth!

How to jump in:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code or visit https://shorturl.at/1sbQj to register for free
2️⃣ Complete 2 quick courses on the platform
3️⃣ Apply for $10K anytime this year

Double the support, double the momentum!

Individual results may vary, and outcomes are not guaranteed.



Small Business Development Center

GRANT WATCH
Are you balancing motherhood and building a business? You deserve a HIGH FIVE! 🖐️💕

Applications for The HIGH FIVE Grant for Moms by The Mama Ladder open Sept. 1-30!

Whether you’re an expecting mom, a foster mom, or raising kids of any age, if you own 50%+ of a U.S. or Canadian for-profit business (earning $10K–$500K/year), this grant was created for YOU.

This isn't VC money—it’s non-repayable grant funding designed to help mom-owned businesses scale to $1M and beyond! 📈

✨ How to apply:

Visit the link below to review requirements.
https://themamaladder.com/grant

HIGH FIVE Grant for Moms™ is a business grant competition for mothers. — The Mama Ladder® HIGH FIVE Grant for Moms™ is an international business grant competition. Co-hosted by The Mama Ladder® and Belly Bandit® since 2018, this grant provides economic empowerment for promising mom-owned businesses.

🔥 Recovering from the recent wildfires? We know it’s a difficult time, and the Colorado SBDC is here to help you and your business get back on track.

Join us today, Tuesday, August 4th, for our no-cost, virtual weekly forum: "Wildfire Recovery Strategies: Financial Recovery."

Get practical advice and access resources to help you with your financial recovery.

Don't go through this alone. We're in this together.

Register here: https://sbdc.colorado.gov/programs-events/calendar

Got a business idea you want to start or a business you want to grow? We can help!

The Colorado SBDC supports businesses across every industry. When clients flourish, growing their businesses and achieving their goals, it reinforces the vital role small businesses play in Colorado's economic vibrancy.

Last year, the Colorado SBDC tailored support to bolster operational and financial readiness and make the right connections to secure $36 million in contract wins. We are proud celebrate these victories as we commemorate our 150th anniversary.🎉

Learn more about how the SBDC can help you build your dream business 👇
https://sbdc.colorado.gov/

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved so far—but we aren't done yet. 🚀

There are still more communities to serve, more milestones to reach, and more businesses to support.

Here’s to championing the small businesses that keep Colorado leading the way! 🏔️✨

Home | Small Business Development Center No matter where you are on the path from napkin sketch to market leader, the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides the expertise, roadmap, tools, and connections you need to take the next step.

To our neighbors, friends, and local business owners affected by the Colorado wildfires: please know that you don’t have to navigate this alone.

If your business has been impacted, or if you know a fellow business owner who is struggling right now, please reach out to us. Whether you just need someone to listen, a helping hand, or a direct connection to the right recovery resources—we are here for you.

The road ahead isn't easy, but we are a resilient community and we're in this together. 🏔️💪 Please visit sbdc.colorado.gov to learn how we can help.

Whether you're building a safety net for the future or need a lifeline right now, the Colorado Small Business Development Center is here for you.

The Colorado SBDC offers a no-cost Business Recovery and Resiliency Guide, an action-oriented response and recovery series that gives you the tools and templates you need to stay ahead of the unexpected. The guide includes financial stabilization and crisis cash flow analysis, insurance navigation and claim preparation, supply chain and vendor contingency planning, data management and backup, and more.

In addition to having access to the Business Recovery and Resiliency Guide, schedule a confidential no-cost advising session with an expert advisor to walk through your business resilience or recovery plan and make informed decisions under pressure. Advisors can assist both emerging and established businesses before, during and after a disaster or market disruption.

Learn more about our Business Recovery and Resilience Guide, how to contact an advisor, and find support 👇
https://sbdc.colorado.gov/programs-resources/statewide-business-programs/business-recovery-resiliency-guide

From our favorite local coffee shops to the essential service businesses keeping our state moving forward.

Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners embody the true spirit of American free enterprise. To celebrate a historic national milestone, the U.S. Small Business Administration is inviting all small business owners to join the Freedom 250 Pledge! 🇺🇸

What you get:
When you sign the pledge, you’ll receive an official Freedom 250 certificate from the SBA, recognizing your dedication to your local community and the entrepreneurial drive that has shaped our nation since 1776.

The best part? It is completely free, open to any small business (no matter how big or small), and only takes a few minutes to complete. It’s a wonderful, high-visibility credential you can proudly display in your window, on your wall, or on your website.

Let’s show the country the strength of Colorado’s small business community! Click the link below to sign the pledge today. ⬇️

https://www.sba.gov/freedom250



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Small businesses make our communities feel like home.

This week, we’re looking back at the incredible growth our rural small businesses achieved in 2024 with the help of Colorado SBDC programs:
✅ Over $52.6 Million in wages for local workers
✅ Over $8.6 Million in new sales

These numbers prove that when we invest in local dreams, our entire state prospers.

Are you ready to start or grow your own business? Let’s make 2026 your biggest year yet.

Visit us at: sbdc.colorado.gov