Colorado SBDC serving Southwest Colorado

09/03/2026

We're excited to have new neighbors in our office! SCAPE - SW Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs

08/31/2026

TOMORROW - Join SBDC and SCAPE for a live watch party of Startup Colorado's 5-week Capital Bootcamp!

Week One Learning outcomes:

Calculate a basic debt-service-coverage ratio from your own financials,
Identify gaps in financial statement before approaching a lender,
Understand how credit score affects program access and what to do about it

Register here: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000Bwnq1MAB

08/28/2026

We will be in Silverton on Monday, September 21st for a day of advising!

If you would like to schedule an in-person advising session, please register for advising using the instructions above. Then, reach out to [email protected] or (970)903-5424 to reserve your time slot.

08/27/2026

Sign up directly with Startup Colorado if you want to join online. Sign up on the SBDC or SCAPE website if you want to join us in person for the watch party!

In this 5-week workshop series, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs.

In partnership with Startup Colorado, the bootcamp allows for drop-ins on a single session that you specifically need help on, or attend all 5-weeks and receive a “Capital Ready” certification along with all the tools needed to complete your application.

SCAPE and the Colorado SBDC serving Southwest Colorado will be hosting local watch parties to attend in person. See all events and register first link in comment!

08/26/2026

Happening Tomorrow! Register at https://tinyurl.com/yj5na2n8

08/11/2026

We will be in Silverton on Monday, September 21st for a day of advising!

If you would like to schedule an in-person advising session, please register for advising using the instructions above. Then, reach out to [email protected] or (970)903-5424 to reserve your time slot.

San Juan Development Association Town of Silverton, CO

08/05/2026

Preparing to sell your business? Make sure you’re set up for success.

How to Package and Sell Your Business
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM MT
📍 Aurora Municipal Center or join live online
💵 $30 per seat

We’ll cover:
• What really drives business valuation
• What buyers look for (and the red flags that kill deals)
• The must‑have documentation every seller needs
• How to plan a smooth, profitable transition

🎟️ Only 35 seats available, reserve your spot here: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000AaNmjMAF

08/04/2026

This annual event is a great way for employers to make sure they are current with employment law topics. Don't miss it!

08/03/2026

We can't do the work we do without the support of our community. Thank you Bayfield, Colorado for supporting the SBDC and the small businesses that make our community so vibrant!