Business Support & Services
- Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (NW SBDC)
- NW SBDC Resources – https://www.northwestsbdc.org/ (serving Moffat, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties)
- Services: Business planning, market research, financial analysis, and one-on-one consulting.
- Grand Junction Small Business Development Center (Grand Junction SBDC)
- Grand Junction SBDC Resources – https://gjincubator.org/grand-junction-sbdc/ (serving Mesa County)
- Services: Business workshops, consulting, and access to business networks.
- Grand Junction Business Incubator Center
- GJ Business Incubator Resources – https://gjincubator.org/
- Services: Mentorship programs, business workshops, and incubation space.
Funding and Financial Assistance
- 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/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-revolving-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 Resources
- 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
Training and Workshops
- Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
- OEDIT Training and Workshops – https://oedit.colorado.gov/small-business-training-workshops
- Services: Workshops, webinars, and training sessions for business growth and development.
- Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (NW SBDC)
- NW SBDC Training – https://northwestsbdc.org/upcoming-training/ (serving Moffat, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties)
- Services: Various business training programs and events.
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Technical Assistance
- Grand Junction Business Incubator Center
- GJ Incubator Technical Assistance – https://gjincubator.org/
- Services: Technical assistance in business planning, marketing, and product development.
Networking and Community
- 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.
Startup Small Businesses
- Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (NW SBDC)
- NW SBDC Startup Resources – https://northwestsbdc.org/nwsbdc-events/startup-to-scaleup/ (serving Moffat, Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties)
- Services: Specialized resources for startup businesses including business plan templates, startup checklists, and market research tools.
- 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.
Succession Planning for Retiring Business Owners
- 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/colorado-employee-ownership-office
- Services: Support for transitioning businesses to employee ownership models, including co-ops.
Workforce and Employer Services
- 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.
Additional Resources
- 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
- Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce
- Meeker Chamber of Commerce
- Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce
- Craig Chamber of Commerce
- Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
- Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
- Steamboat Springs Chamber
- Local Economic Development Organizations (EDOs)
- Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP)
- Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership (CRVEDP)
- 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)
- Local Colleges and University
- Colorado Mountain College (CMC)
- Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC)
- CMU Tech (Western Colorado Community College)
- CMU Tech – https://www.coloradomesa.edu/wccc/index.html
- Colorado Mesa University (CMU)
- 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/