Business Support and Resources

Business support

• The Green Business Program offers free support for businesses looking to boost their environmental sustainability. Technical assistance and coaching are available, and businesses that achieve exemplary earth-friendly practices are eligible for recognition and awards.
• Arapahoe/Douglas Works provides a wide range of services and support to employers and business owners.
• The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located in the Aurora-South Metro region provides one-on-one advising, training, and resource referrals to support both start-ups and established businesses.
• Colorado's Partner Outreach Program connects historically underserved businesses and entrepreneurs with support programs.
• Manufacturers: get the consulting, coaching, training, and on-site support you need to succeed through Manufacturer's Edge, Colorado's official Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
• Thinking about going electric with your vehicle fleet? Check out Xcel Energy's Electric Vehicle Roadmap Toolkit.
• Create a free listing with the Colorado Tourism Office.

Tax credits, grants, funding

• The Colorado Enterprise Fund offers loans for small childcare businesses not eligible for financing through a traditional bank, which can be put toward working capital, equipment, inventory, lease payments, and more.
• Get refundable tax credits for providing alternative transportation options for employees.
• Colorado Clean Commute offers assistance planning alternative transportation options to qualify for tax credits.
• Join businesses and nonprofits seeking to advance a "circular economy," eliminating waste and regenerating natural systems, with grants and support from the Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise.
• Colorado SecureSavings is a state-facilitated retirement program that allows workers to save for retirement, especially if their employer does not offer a workplace retirement plan.
• Find out more about the Enterprise Zone Program, offering tax credits and exemptions for businesses in economically distressed areas.
• Small businesses not eligible for financing through a traditional bank can get loans and support through the Colorado Enterprise Fund.