AGNC Business Toolkit

• Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)

• CHFA Resources – https://www.chfainfo.com/
• Services: Business loans, tax credits, and real estate development financing.

• Mesa County Revolving Loan Fund

• Mesa County RLF Resources – https://gjincubator.org/financing/mesa-county-revolving-loan-fund/
• Services: Low-interest loans for small businesses and startups in Mesa County.

• Northwest Loan Fund

• Northwest Loan Fund Resources – https://www.northwestloanfund.org/
• Services: Business loans for startups and growing businesses in Northwest Colorado.

• Colorado Revolving Loan Fund

• Colorado RLF Resources – https://oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-loan-fund
• Services: Loans for businesses affected by COVID-19 and other economic challenges.

• Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)

• OEDIT Resources – https://oedit.colorado.gov/
• Services: Funding programs, grants, and tax incentives for small businesses and startups.

• Colorado Enterprise Fund

• Colorado Enterprise Fund Resources – https://www.coloradoenterprisefund.org/
• Services: Loans and financing for small businesses and startups.

• USDA Rural Development Business Programs

• USDA Rural Development Business Programs – https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/all-programs/business-programs

• USDA Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG)

• Rural Business Development Grants – https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-development-grants

• USDA Business & Industry Loan Guarantees

• Business & Industry Loan Guarantees – https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-industry-loan-guarantees

• USDA Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG)

• Value-Added Producer Grants – https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/value-added-producer-grants

• USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP)

• Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program – https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-microentrepreneur-assistance-program

• USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program

• Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program – https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program

• USDA Energy Programs

• USDA Energy Programs – https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs

• Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)

• OEDIT Training and Workshops – https://oedit.colorado.gov/
• Services: Workshops, webinars, and training sessions for business growth and development.

• Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (NW SBDC)

• NW SBDC Training – https://www.northwestsbdc.org/training/ (serving Moffat, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties)
• Services: Various business training programs and events.

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• Grand Junction Business Incubator Center
• GJ Incubator Technical Assistance – https://gjincubator.org/
• Services: Technical assistance in business planning, marketing, and product development.

• Northwest Colorado SBDC

• NW SBDC Networking – https://www.northwestsbdc.org/ (serving Moffat, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties)
• Services: Networking events, business meetups, and entrepreneur groups.

• Grand Junction SBDC

• Grand Junction SBDC Networking – https://gjincubator.org/grand-junction-sbdc/ (serving Mesa County)
• Services: Business networking opportunities and community engagement events.

• Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (NW SBDC)

• NW SBDC Startup Resources – https://www.northwestsbdc.org/startup/ (serving Moffat, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties)
• Services: Specialized resources for startup businesses including business plan templates, startup checklists, and market research tools.

• Grand Junction Business Incubator Center

• GJ Incubator Startup Assistance – https://gjincubator.org/startups/
• Services: Incubation programs, startup mentoring, and access to investor networks.

• Techstars Startup Programs

• Techstars Resources – https://www.techstars.com/
• Services: Startup accelerator programs, mentorship, and funding opportunities.

• Startup Colorado

• Startup Colorado Resources – https://startupcolorado.org/
• Services: Community resources, networking opportunities, and educational programs for startups.

• Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (NW SBDC)

• NW SBDC Succession Planning – https://www.northwestsbdc.org/ (serving Moffat, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties)
• Services: Resources and consulting for business succession planning, including employee buyouts and selling options.

• Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center

• Rocky Mountain EOC Resources – https://www.rmeoc.org/
• Services: Guidance on transitioning to employee-owned businesses and cooperatives.

• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)

• OEDIT Employee Ownership – https://oedit.colorado.gov/employee-ownership-office
• Services: Support for transitioning businesses to employee ownership models, including co-ops.

• Colorado Workforce Centers
• Colorado Workforce Centers – https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/wfc
• Services: Job search assistance, training programs, and employer services, including recruitment, screening, and training support.

• Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (NW SBDC)
• Online Toolkit – https://www.northwestsbdc.org/resources/ (serving Moffat, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties)
• Services: Comprehensive online resources for business planning, funding, and technical assistance.

• Colorado Workforce Centers

• Services: Job search assistance, training programs, and employer services.
• Colorado Workforce Centers – https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/wfc

• Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

• Services: Helps businesses navigate government contracting.
• Colorado PTAC – https://www.coloradoptac.org/

• Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media

• Services: Incentives and support for film and media production.
• Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media – https://oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-office-of-film-television-media

• Small Business Administration (SBA)

• Services: Loans, grants, counseling, and contracting expertise.
• SBA Resources – https://www.sba.gov/

• Economic Development Administration (EDA)

• Services: Grants for economic development projects.
• EDA Resources – https://www.eda.gov/

• Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

• Services: Supports minority-owned businesses with funding, consulting, and advocacy.
• MBDA Resources – https://www.mbda.gov/

• Local Chambers of Commerce

• Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
• Grand Junction Chamber – https://www.gjchamber.org/
• Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce
• Rifle Chamber – https://riflechamber.com/
• Meeker Chamber of Commerce
• Meeker Chamber – https://meekerchamber.com/
• Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce
• Rangely Chamber – https://rangelychamber.com/
• Craig Chamber of Commerce
• Craig Chamber – https://www.craig-chamber.com/
• Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
• Glenwood Chamber – https://www.glenwoodchamber.com/
• Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
• Carbondale Chamber – https://www.carbondale.com/
• Steamboat Springs Chamber
• Steamboat Chamber – https://www.steamboatchamber.com/

• Local Economic Development Organizations (EDOs)

• Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP)
• GJEP – https://www.gjep.org/
• Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership (CRVEDP)
• CRVEDP – http://www.crvedp.com/
• City of Craig Economic Development
• City of Craig EDO – https://www.ci.craig.co.us/business/economic_development/index.php
• Routt County Economic Development Partnership (RCEDP)
• Routt County EDP – https://www.routtcountyeconomicdevelopment.com/

• Local Colleges and University

• Colorado Mountain College (CMC)
• CMC – https://coloradomtn.edu/
• Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC)
• CNCC – https://www.cncc.edu/
• CMU Tech (Western Colorado Community College)
• CMU Tech – https://www.coloradomesa.edu/wccc/index.html
• Colorado Mesa University (CMU)
• CMU – https://www.coloradomesa.edu/

• Health and Wellness Services

• Local Health Departments
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment – https://cdphe.colorado.gov/

• Mental Health Support

• Colorado Crisis Services
• Colorado Crisis Services – https://coloradocrisisservices.org/

• Childcare Assistance

• Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
• CCCAP Resources – https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/child-care-assistance

• Housing Assistance

• Colorado Housing Connects
• Colorado Housing Connects – https://www.coloradohousingconnects.org

• Technology and Innovation Support

• Colorado Office of Innovation and Technology
• Colorado OIT – https://oit.colorado.gov/

• Legal Assistance

• Colorado Legal Services
• Colorado Legal Services – https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/

• Veteran Support Services

• Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs
• Colorado Veterans Affairs – https://vets.colorado.gov/