Colorado SBDC serving East Colorado

10/20/2026

We are grateful for our Sponsors like Colorado Enterprise Fund who are doing great things for small businesses. ✨

👉Access to affordable financing can be a major hurdle for child care providers, but a new program from the Colorado Enterprise Fund is helping bridge that gap. The Childcare Loan Program offers competitive financing for working capital and commercial real estate, along with free business coaching to support long-term success.

Learn more below!

Colorado Enterprise Fund was created in 1976 to expand access to financing and offer flexible terms to business owners when traditional lenders couldn't.

10/20/2026

This Friday get all your questions answered by a managing Attorney!

In this workshop walk through the legal issues every business owner should understand—from properly setting up the business and protecting personal assets to contracts, employees, partners, insurance, online risks, and what to do when a dispute develops. The presentation will focuses on real-world situations, common mistakes made by business owners, and practical steps entrepreneurs can take immediately to reduce risk and build a stronger business.

💪Build a stronger business today. Registration is closing Thursday: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000BzLqnMAF

Starting a business involves much more than having a great idea, forming an entity, and finding customers. 💭

This workshop will focuses on real-world situations, common mistakes made by business owners, and practical steps entrepreneurs can take immediately to reduce risk and build a stronger business. The objective is to give new business owners a practical legal framework for identifying risk early, making better decisions, and putting protections in place before there is a problem.

👉Gain firsthand knowledge from our presenter, Robert J. Herrera, an owner and managing attorney of Black Suit Law and a Professor of Business Law.

Learn more and register: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000BzLqnMAF

10/08/2026

We're excited to welcome two new members to our team: Our Financial Specialist and Customer Intake Specialist! Join us in welcoming our two new team members! 🎉 👏
They both bring their own unique knowledge and experience to better serve our small business communities. We are excited to have them on our team. 💙

👇Start getting to know our Christy and Dalhia below:
Q: What are you most excited for in your new role?
C: Process improvement opportunities
D: Working with rural businesses

Q: What is your favorite thing about the SBDC?
C: The team 💛
D: It is a FREE resource for small business owners!

Q: Dogs or cats?
C: Cats
D: Cats

09/25/2026

Starting a business involves much more than having a great idea, forming an entity, and finding customers. 💭

This workshop will focuses on real-world situations, common mistakes made by business owners, and practical steps entrepreneurs can take immediately to reduce risk and build a stronger business. The objective is to give new business owners a practical legal framework for identifying risk early, making better decisions, and putting protections in place before there is a problem.

👉Gain firsthand knowledge from our presenter, Robert J. Herrera, an owner and managing attorney of Black Suit Law and a Professor of Business Law.

Learn more and register: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000BzLqnMAF

09/24/2026

A week from today! Don't miss the opportunity to learn how to develop a focused marketing idea for your business. You'll then you’ll adapt that idea for social media, email, your website, print, and supporting visuals. The goal is not to create more content. It is to create marketing that sounds like your business and gives customers a reason to act.

In part 2 of our 3-part AI no-cost webinar series: 💥👇

Are you struggling to make marketing content with AI that actually sounds like your business? Stop asking AI for "content" and start giving it a marketing job. Join us for this online workshop where you'll start with a real business goal and use AI to develop a focused marketing idea that fits your own business.

More content isn't always better. Creating better more valuable marketing for your business is king!

Takeaways:
✔Give AI useful context about their customers, offers, goals, and brand.
✔Turn a business objective into a focused marketing campaign.
✔Adapt one strong idea for social media, email, websites, and print.
✔Use AI to develop visual concepts and more specific image prompts.
✔Spot generic, inaccurate, or ineffective AI-generated marketing before publishing it.

Learn more and register: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000BzCsLMAV

It is encouraged to attend the other workshops, but not required.

09/23/2026

The Next In Food Program is your step-by-step guide to launching, managing, and growing a successful food business in Colorado.

This program has limited seats available so make sure to save your seat today!
Learn more: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000CEHy9MAH

🍴 Attention Food Entrepreneurs! 🍴

Ready to take the leap into food business ownership, or level up your current concept? The Next In Food Program is your step-by-step guide to launching, managing, and growing a successful food business in Colorado.

Led by the Online Restaurant Academy, this program covers EVERYTHING you need to know to succeed, including:
✅Ownership Mindset & Start Up Success
✅Business Planning & Financials
✅Strategic Menu Management
✅Effective Restaurant Marketing
✅Cultivating Company Culture
✅Exceptional Guest Experience & Growing Your Business

💥 Plus, with weekly Zoom coaching, you'll have the support you need to meet your goals and build a successful food business.

Limited Scholarships are Available! Limited Seats!
Register: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000CEHy9MAH

09/19/2026

Our team is at the Fritzler Farm Park Small Business Saturday opening day! Come and see us and kick Fall off by supporting your local business community. 👋🏽👋🏽

09/17/2026

Did you know that over 40% of Colorado's private-sector workforce lacks access to workplace retirement plans?

Get to know the Colorado SecureSavings Program (CSSP)! 🗣️

Join us for an informative session to learn what employers need to know to stay compliant. With clear facilitation guidelines, a payroll integration overview, and employee enrollment options, this presentation is a valuable resource for guiding local entrepreneurs through state regulations and competitive workplace benefit strategies.

Takeaways:
💥Understand the Colorado SecureSavings Program.
💥Learn about employer responsibilities and program participation.
💥Gain insight into using compliance requirements as an opportunity to strengthen your competitive employee benefits strategy.
💥Get answers from Colorado SecureSavings Program Presenter with live Q&A.

Don't miss the opportunity to get informed and make the most out of this free program.
Register: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000C9HM5MAN

09/17/2026

🍴 Attention Food Entrepreneurs! 🍴

Ready to take the leap into food business ownership, or level up your current concept? The Next In Food Program is your step-by-step guide to launching, managing, and growing a successful food business in Colorado.

Led by the Online Restaurant Academy, this program covers EVERYTHING you need to know to succeed, including:
✅Ownership Mindset & Start Up Success
✅Business Planning & Financials
✅Strategic Menu Management
✅Effective Restaurant Marketing
✅Cultivating Company Culture
✅Exceptional Guest Experience & Growing Your Business

💥 Plus, with weekly Zoom coaching, you'll have the support you need to meet your goals and build a successful food business.

Limited Scholarships are Available! Limited Seats!
Register: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV100000CEHy9MAH

09/09/2026

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.