Colorado SBDC serving Boulder County

Colorado SBDC serving Boulder County Visit us at https://sbdc.colorado.gov/boulder
Boulder County business training, consulting and resources. Some programming in both English and Spanish.

We support the growth and resiliency of small businesses in Boulder County by providing free business consulting, practical workshops & events and connection to resources, including financing. The SBDC helps all types of small businesses – from startups through 2nd stage, from “Main Street” through highly scalable technology ventures. Courses are offered at the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapaho

e Avenue, Boulder and our Longmont satellite at the Longmont Area Chamber Center, 528 Main Street, Longmont. Boulder SBDC is a Nationally Accredited Program. The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA.) The support given by the SBA through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors' or participants' opinions, products or services. The Colorado SBDC is a partnership between the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the SBA, Colorado's institutions of higher education and local development organizations.

🚀 Boulder science & tech founders: Ready to accelerate your company?Applications are now open for Tech Venture Accelerat...
09/04/2026

🚀 Boulder science & tech founders: Ready to accelerate your company?

Applications are now open for Tech Venture Accelerator (TVX) Boulder—a 10-part cohort designed to help emerging science and technology companies grow, commercialize their innovations, and access non-dilutive funding opportunities without giving up equity.
Accepted businesses will receive:

✨ 30+ hours of strategic growth advising
🤝 10 weekly peer-learning sessions with founders and executives
💡 Guidance from subject matter experts
📈 Practical strategies to move your company forward
💰 100% of program costs covered thanks to funding from the SBA Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program and the City of Boulder

Not sure if TVX is the right fit? Join our FREE virtual information session on September 2 at 2 p.m. to learn more!

👉 Register for the info session: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000BKYaHMAX

📅 TVX applications are due September 14.

👉 Apply for TVX:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKfhxp1L2jgNdUctYbUAZeHfyLFcUD_Ouhb5Oh5G_RtirwFw/viewform

Ready to lead your business to the next level—and score $10,000 along the way? 🚀💸The Colorado SBDC serving Boulder Count...
09/04/2026

Ready to lead your business to the next level—and score $10,000 along the way? 🚀💸

The Colorado SBDC serving Boulder County is joining Verizon to bring you Verizon Small Business Digital Ready! Get free access to online courses and score a chance to get $10K grants awarded all year long.

Complete 2 short courses and you’re eligible to apply!

What could your business do with $10k? 👇

📲 Scan the QR code or visit https://shorturl.at/1sbQj to start today!

Individual results may vary, and outcomes are not guaranteed.



Colorado Small Business Development Center

Check out the Climber Loan Fund from our friends at 1st Southwest Community Fund!The Climber Loan Fund provides flexible...
09/03/2026

Check out the Climber Loan Fund from our friends at 1st Southwest Community Fund!

The Climber Loan Fund provides flexible working capital up to $250,000 to existing businesses across rural Colorado to build back our rural economies.

The Climber Loan Fund is designed to support our rural businesses with 1-99 employees who have 2 years of positive net income. Small businesses in need of working capital, consolidate higher interest debt, make improvements on retail space, purchase inventory, upgrade equipment, and cover payroll and operating expenses.

Loan terms:
• Loans up to $250,000
• Deferred Payments for up to 90 days, upon request

Get started today!
https://www.fswcf.org/loans/climber-loan-fund

A business conference for Veterans, Entrepreneurs & the Community that supports them.The 19th Annual VetCon is your oppo...
09/03/2026

A business conference for Veterans, Entrepreneurs & the Community that supports them.

The 19th Annual VetCon is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside the military and veteran business community.
This year, VetCon evolves into Mission: Colorado — a renewed vision focused on bringing together veterans, military spouses, entrepreneurs, and the broader community for a day of connection, opportunity, and forward momentum.

Explore expert-led sessions, discover opportunities in entrepreneurship, innovation, and government contracting, and gain practical tools you can apply immediately.

From focused tracks to a dynamic vendor marketplace and powerful keynote speakers, VetCon is designed to move you forward — wherever you are in your journey.

Date: 11/4/2026
Time: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Antlers in Colorado Springs

Register today!
https://sbdc.colorado.gov/center-locations/pikes-peak/vetcon-2026-mission-colorado

Colorado SBDC serving Pikes Peak Region

Join our friends from 1st Southwest Community Fund for their FREE Zoom workshop: MARKETING 101 September 16th 2026 6:00-...
09/02/2026

Join our friends from 1st Southwest Community Fund for their FREE Zoom workshop: MARKETING 101

September 16th 2026
6:00-8:00pm

Our Marketing 101 Workshop for Entrepreneurs will introduce participants to the essential principles of effective marketing. Attendees will explore how to identify their target audience, develop a clear brand message, and choose the right marketing channels to reach customers. This workshop will help entrepreneurs understand how to promote their products or services with confidence, build visibility, and strengthen their business presence in competitive markets.

Presented in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish

REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/Uq88faHqt2T13neM8

______________________________________
Taller GRATUITO por Zoom

Presentado en inglés con traducción simultánea al español

MERCADEO 101

16 de abril de 2026

6:00 a 8:00 pm

Nuestro Taller de Mercadeo 101 para Emprendedores presentará a los participantes los principios esenciales del marketing efectivo. Los asistentes explorarán cómo identificar a su público objetivo, desarrollar un mensaje de marca claro y elegir los canales de marketing adecuados para llegar a sus clientes. Este taller ayudará a los emprendedores a comprender cómo promocionar sus productos o servicios con confianza, aumentar su visibilidad y fortalecer la presencia de su negocio en mercados competitivos.

ENLACE DE INSCRIPCION: https://forms.gle/Uq88faHqt2T13neM8

📢 Thinking of starting a business? Don’t miss the Start-Up Essentials Workshop! 📍 Longmont Chamber528 Main St, Longmont...
09/02/2026

📢 Thinking of starting a business? Don’t miss the Start-Up Essentials Workshop!

📍 Longmont Chamber
528 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501
📅 September 9, 2026
⏰ 2 PM - 5 PM

Join Attorney Theresa Pickner for a hands-on workshop covering the legal and practical must-knows of launching your business 🚀

• Entity selection
• Liability protection
• Tax basics
• Trade name registration
• Key forms & agencies

This session is designed to save you time, stress, and costly mistakes. Whether you're just exploring or ready to launch, this is the place to start.

🔗 Register here:
https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/events?language=en_US&serviceCenter=Boulder



Colorado Small Business Development Center
Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce
City of Longmont, Colorado Government

💡Are you looking for ways to improve your business this Summer?💡You've come to the right place! Check out some of our up...
09/01/2026

💡Are you looking for ways to improve your business this Summer?💡

You've come to the right place! Check out some of our upcoming programming and register today:

Desarrollo del Plan de Negocio*
📅 09/02/2026
🕙 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍Longmont Chamber of Commerce

Vende Más esta Temporada Navideña: Estrategias de Mercadotecnia para tu Negocio*
🗓️ 09/16/2026
🕙 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Online (Live)

🔗 Register for any of the above here:
https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/events?language=en_US&serviceCenter=Boulder

*This workshop is open to everyone and will be presented entirely in Spanish. Please note that no translation services will be provided during the event. If you are interested in a similar workshop offered in English or another language, please visit our upcoming events or contact our team at [email protected] for more information.

¿PREGUNTAS?
Jesse Esparza: [email protected] 720.837.0416
Carolina Manross: [email protected] 720.491.0037

✨ Are you still looking for ways to start or improve your business?✨ Look no further! Check out our upcoming workshops:C...
08/31/2026

✨ Are you still looking for ways to start or improve your business?✨
Look no further! Check out our upcoming workshops:

City of Longmont - Leading Edge Info Session
🗓️09/08/26 from 6:00 PM-​ 7:00 PM
📍In Person | Virtual | Free

Start-Up Essentials
🗓️09/09/26 from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
📍In Person | Boulder/Longmont| Free

How To Do Business With Boulder County
🗓️09/17/26 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
📍In Person | Boulder| Free

Contract Opportunities Summit
🗓️10/22/26 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
📍In Person | Boulder| ​$45

👉 For more information or to register, check our link below!
https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/events?language=en_US&serviceCenter=Boulder

of Boulder Colorado Government
Boulder County Government
Colorado Small Business Development Center
of Longmont, Colorado Government
Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce
of Superior, Colorado - Government
CO - Chamber of Commerce
Louisville Chamber of Commerce
City of Lafayette Colorado Government
Chamber of Commerce

We’re excited to share the Longmont Library's LevelUp Longmont—an all-ages esports tournament and festival happening Sep...
08/30/2026

We’re excited to share the Longmont Library's LevelUp Longmont—an all-ages esports tournament and festival happening Sept. 19 at the Longmont Museum! Come watch (or register to compete in) a live Street Fighter 6 tournament, explore games, local vendors, and connect with the community.

Event details at bit.ly/LevelUpLongmont

👉 Don’t miss it. Rise to the challenge.



Longmont Public Library

Public contracts can be a game-changer for small businesses — if you know how to compete for them. At the Contract Oppor...
08/30/2026

Public contracts can be a game-changer for small businesses — if you know how to compete for them.

At the Contract Opportunities Summit, you'll get direct access to procurement representatives from CU, Boulder County, Denver, Longmont, Westminster, and more.

One morning, real answers, real opportunities. Register today! sbdc.colorado.gov/contract-opportunities-summit

Colorado Small Business Development Center

Address

1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO
80302

Telephone

+13034421275

Website

, ,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Colorado SBDC serving Boulder County posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category