Colorado SBDC Serving North Metro Denver

03/27/2026

🚨 Act Now: Build a Business That Gets Funded 🚨

Are you ready to stop guessing and start building a real, growth-driven business? This is your time-sensitive opportunity to get the clarity, structure, and strategy serious founders need.

💼 Strategic Business Planning Program – LEADING EDGE™ for Entrepreneurs
👩‍🏫 Facilitated by Nancy Barnett, Senior Business Advisor

📅 April 27 – June 22, 2026
⏰ Mondays | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
💻 Live Online via Zoom
📍 Includes two optional in-person days
💲 Program Cost: $497

This selective 9-week intensive helps you build a real business plan inside LivePlan—including the financial projections lenders expect to see.

🔥 Early Bird – Limited Time
The first 8 accepted applicants get 25% OFF
👉 Apply → Get accepted → Receive your discount code

👥 Perfect for:
✔ Startups launching in 3–12 months
✔ Owners ready for clarity and traction
✔ Businesses preparing to scale or secure funding

📈 You’ll walk away with:
✅ Modeled financial projections
✅ A clear ex*****on roadmap
✅ Direct advisor accountability

⚠️ Hurry—Limited seats. Not everyone is accepted.
This is your last chance to turn your idea into a plan that actually works.

👉 Apply now: https://ow.ly/QoGO50YzmPU

03/26/2026

🚨 Act Now: Is LEADING EDGE™ Right for You? 🚨

Thinking about taking your business to the next level—but not 100% sure where to start? This is your chance to get clarity before you commit.

Join our NO-COST, NO-OBLIGATION Info Session and find out if LEADING EDGE™ is the right move for your business growth.

✨ This program is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to take action—not just think about it.

💡 Perfect for you if you’re:
✅ Ready to launch and need a real plan
✅ Looking for structure, strategy, and direction
✅ Preparing to grow, scale, or access capital

Inside LEADING EDGE™, you’ll build a bankable business plan—covering your financials, marketing, and operations—so you can move forward with confidence.

Not sure if it’s the right fit? That’s exactly what this session is for 👇

🎤 Hear from Instructor Nancy Barnett
🤝 Meet Raul Lopez from the SBDC team
❓ Ask your questions and get honest answers

⏳ Limited time—don’t miss out on getting the clarity you need to move forward.

📅 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM (MT)
💻 Live on Zoom
💲 NO-COST | NO-OBLIGATION

👉 Save your spot now: https://ow.ly/rIjr50YyTm4

03/25/2026

🚨 Child Care Providers — Act Now! 🚨

Running a child care business right now isn’t easy… staffing challenges, rising costs, and constant changes can feel overwhelming.

💡 But you don’t have to figure it out alone.

The Colorado SBDC, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), is offering a NO-COST, high-impact training designed to help you strengthen your business, increase stability, and grow with confidence.

✨ What you’ll gain:
✔️ Financial strategies that actually work
✔️ Time-saving operations you can implement right away
✔️ Marketing tips to attract and retain families
✔️ HR & staffing tools to build a stronger team
✔️ Ready-to-use resources you can apply immediately

📅 Wednesdays, April 22 – May 13 (4 Weeks)
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 Live Virtual (Zoom)
💲 NO-COST

⚠️ Important: A PDIS account is required for registration (to receive professional development credit).

👩‍🏫 Learn from Dora Esparza
➕ Includes NO-COST 1:1 advising to support your success

🔥 Limited time—don’t miss out on this opportunity to build a stronger, more sustainable child care business.

👉 Register now:
https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?c__recordId=a0HV1000005kdgD

03/24/2026

🚨 Staffing struggles in your child care business? Don’t miss this—your team (and your sanity) depend on it.

If you’re constantly hiring, dealing with burnout, or feeling stretched thin trying to keep your team together… you’re not alone—and there is a better way.

🧩 Child Care Business Foundations: Part II of II
Building Stable Child Care Teams in Uncertain Times

This NO-COST webinar is your chance to learn how to create a stronger, more stable team—without relying solely on pay increases.

📅 April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
💻 Online (join from anywhere)
💲 NO-COST
🤝 Sponsored by the City of Westminster, Colorado - Government

✨ In this session, you’ll discover how to:
• Understand the real cost of staff turnover
• Improve retention through leadership—not just compensation
• Reduce burnout and boost team engagement
• Build a workplace culture rooted in trust and consistency
• Create stability for your staff, children, and families
• Strengthen your reputation, reviews, and referrals

👥 Perfect for:
Child care owners, directors, and program leaders ready to stop the hiring cycle and start building a team that stays.

⏳ Hurry—secure your spot before it fills up!

👉 Register now:
https://ow.ly/rHFh50YxMSC

Thank you for helping us spread the word, Colorado Small Business Development Center

03/23/2026

🚨 Thinking about starting a child care business? Act now and get the clarity you need before taking the leap.

Child care can be incredibly rewarding—but it also comes with licensing requirements, regulations, financial realities, and big decisions that impact your future. Before you move forward, make sure you understand what it truly takes to build a sustainable program.

🧩 Child Care Business Foundations: Part I of II
Is Opening a Child Care Program Right for You?

This NO-COST webinar is designed to help aspiring and current providers step back, ask the right questions, and determine if opening—or continuing—a child care program is the right path for you.

📅 March 25, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Online (join from anywhere)
💲 NO-COST
🤝 Sponsored by the City of Westminster (City of Westminster, Colorado - Government)

✨ During this session you’ll explore:
• Licensing and regulatory realities for providers
• How space requirements affect capacity and income
• CCAP and state funding considerations
• Personal readiness (financial, mental, and knowledge-based)
• Pricing challenges and family affordability
• How your business model and niche impact long-term sustainability

👥 Perfect for:
Aspiring providers, in-home providers, and child care center owners who want a realistic and supportive look at what it takes to run a successful program.

⏳ Limited time to secure your spot—don’t delay!

👉 Register now:
https://ow.ly/2yRY50Yt75T

Thank you for helping us spread the news, Colorado Small Business Development Center!

03/19/2026

What an incredible way to wrap up our latest LEADING EDGE™ Strategic Business Planning Program!

On March 16, our entrepreneurs came together one last time to reflect, connect, and step into what’s next—and wow… the ideas shared were truly inspiring.

We heard everything from a life coaching platform for musicians 🎶, to a community-focused brewery expansion 🍺, to an ecosystem-conscious landscaping business centered on sustainability 🌱—and so much more. Each one representing the hard work, growth, and courage it takes to bring a vision to life.

One of the most powerful moments? Watching participants step outside their comfort zones to pitch their ideas. That kind of confidence doesn’t just happen—it’s built over time, and it was so special to witness.

And we couldn’t do any of this without the heart behind the program… A huge THANK YOU to Nancy Barnett for everything she pours into our center, our clients, and our LEADING EDGE students. Your guidance, support, and dedication truly make a difference.

If you’ve ever thought about turning your idea into something real… this is your sign.

🚨 Our next cohort begins April 27—don’t miss the opportunity to be part of something like this.

Apply here now! 👉https://forms.gle/SHvfqB5GZMxF6iSz6

03/12/2026

🚨 Thinking about selling your business someday? Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare.

Many business owners assume selling their business will be quick and easy—but the most successful exits start months (or even years) in advance. If you want to attract serious buyers, maximize your value, and avoid costly mistakes, preparation is everything.

Join the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Serving North Metro Denver for a NO-COST webinar designed to help you understand what buyers actually look for—and how to position your business for a successful sale.

In this session, you’ll learn:
✅ What buyers really look for (and what makes them walk away)
✅ How to increase the value of your business before selling
✅ Financial, operational, and legal prep you can’t skip
✅ Common exit mistakes that cost owners time and money
✅ What a realistic 12-month exit timeline can look like

🎙️ Presented by Ethan Day, Partner at Peterson Acquisitions—one of the most active lower-middle-market M&A firms in the country. Ethan works directly with business owners to guide them through the sale process from preparation to closing.

📅 March 18
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💲 No-Cost / Free
📍 Online — join from anywhere

Whether you’re planning to sell soon or just want to build a more valuable business, this webinar will help you start thinking like a buyer and position your company for the future.

👉 Register Now:
https://ow.ly/bPvu50Yt6Q1

03/10/2026

Every Colorado giant started small.

We love this message from the Colorado Small Business Development Center as we approach on March 18. Across the state—and right here in Adams and Broomfield counties—small businesses are launching, growing, and building lasting legacies that strengthen our local communities.

At the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Serving North Metro Denver, we’re proud to stand alongside entrepreneurs at every stage of the journey—from first idea to long-term legacy. If you're ready to start, grow, or plan your next move, we're here to help.

🔗 Learn more: sbdc.colorado.gov/northmetro

03/09/2026

Please join all of us at the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Serving North Metro Denver in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Hannah Krieger, State Director of the Colorado Small Business Development Center! 🎉🎈

It’s especially fitting to celebrate Hannah during Women’s History Month, as she continues to lead and champion the work of SBDC centers across the state—helping ensure Colorado’s small businesses have the guidance, resources, and support they need to grow and succeed.

Thank you, Hannah, for your leadership, dedication, and heart for Colorado’s entrepreneurial community. We hope you have a wonderful birthday! 🏔️✨

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Hannah Krieger, our State Director! 🎉 🎈

Not only is it Hannah’s birthday, but it’s also Women’s History Month—the perfect time to recognize the amazing work she does leading the Colorado SBDC. Hannah is a true powerhouse who works every day to ensure our local small businesses have the tools they need to thrive.

Thank you, Hannah, for your passion and your heart for the Colorado business community! Enjoy your day! 🏔️✨

03/06/2026

📈 Thinking about selling your business someday? Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare.

Join the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Serving North Metro Denver for a NO-COST webinar that breaks down what it really takes to prepare, position, and successfully sell your business — even on a shorter timeline.

Whether you’re planning an exit soon or just want to build a more valuable, sellable business, this session will help you start thinking like a buyer and avoid costly mistakes. 💡

In this session you’ll learn:

✅ What buyers actually look for (and what turns them away)
✅ How to increase your business value before going to market
✅ The financial, operational, and legal prep you can’t skip
✅ Common exit mistakes that cost owners time and money
✅ What a realistic 12-month exit timeline can look like

🎙️ Presented by Ethan Day, Partner at Peterson Acquisitions — one of the most active lower-middle-market M&A firms in the country. Ethan works directly with business owners to help them navigate the sale process with clarity, strategy, and confidence.

📅 March 18
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💲 No-Cost Webinar
💻 Online — join from anywhere

If selling your business is on your radar now or even a few years from now, this session will help you start planning the right way.

👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/yU9v50YpXnK

Big thanks to Colorado Small Business Development Center for sharing this opportunity!