Colorado Small Business Development Center Network

¡No es demasiado tarde para obtener sus créditos tributarios! Si bien el día de declaración de impuestos ya pasó, todavía está a tiempo para recibir los créditos tributarios para los que es elegible. La fecha límite de extensión es el 15 de octubre de 2024. Si aún no ha presentado su declaración de impuestos federal o estatal, empiece en HaciaAdelanteColorado.org.
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It’s not too late to get your tax credits! Even though tax day is behind us, there is still time to receive the tax credits you’re eligible for. The extension filing deadline is October 15, 2024. If you haven’t filed your federal and/or state tax return yet, get started at GetAheadColorado.org.
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Is your business in an Enterprise Zone? 👇

Enterprise Zone Redesignation | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade SummaryOEDIT is embarking on a two-year process to redesignate the enterprise zones associated with the Enterprise Zone Program. Per the Enterprise Zone statute, OEDIT and the Colorado Economic Development Commission are required to review the enterprise zone designations no less frequently than onc...

Home | OEDIT - Small Business Development Center No cost consultingFor the “how do I” type of questions, we offer free one-on-one consulting at any of our statewide, community-based centers.Meet Your Consultant Today Training For bigger topics such as creating a business plan, our SBDC offers prospective and existing business owners a variety ...

Happy National Small Business Week! 🥳 To celebrate, we’re highlighting the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) who in the past year have provided massive support for entrepreneurs and business owners so they can thrive in their local communities and grow Colorado’s economy. Take a look at SBDC’s impact numbers from the past year below and visit https://sbdc.colorado.gov/ for all your small business needs.

Our Mission: to help existing and new businesses grow and prosper. We close out 2023 with a look back on the work done to empower Coloradans to thrive in our economy, check it out👇

OEDIT 2023 Wrapped | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Thursday, December 14, 2023 Submitted by [user:field_first_name] 14 Ways OEDIT has Supported ColoradansWe close out 2023 with a look back on the work done to empower Coloradans to thrive in our economy. Let’s unwrap 14 ways OEDIT has worked hard to make Colorado work for all. Why 14? OEDIT has 14 ...

Your company's messaging is the key to making a lasting impression on customers and standing out from the competition. 🚀 Register for the North Metro Denver SBDC Messaging Webinar to level up your messaging game! 📢
https://www.facebook.com/NorthMetroDenSBDC/posts/pfbid0n9WB4QFndkvp1QwecxdZqXchwxksL7k8gL8sCoFFA685xGK23xJLyqn3fSdXJKpl

"It's giving chrome goodness, I'm an alien, always cozy, and very much BEYHIVE. Who am I?"

"I'm a die-hard Swiftie, love ice cream during a cruel summer, demand world peace, love Midnights. Who am I?"

You're probably thinking ???

Well, we just created two customer personas based around those that celebrate queens BEY and Taylor. Yes these are real personas, just research what businesses were doing when these two brought their tours to cities around the world this year.

A key component of a good marketing strategy is knowing your customers very well and being able to target them. The more you know about your customers, the more ways you can speak to them.

You'll learn about all things related to targeting your customers in our Marketing Power Hour workshop. You'll also learn about how demographics and more play into crafting personas to understand your people. It's interactive and fun!

You'll learn about all things related to targeting your customers in our Marketing Power Hour workshop. It's interactive and fun!

Sign up now using the link below, BEYHIVE and Swifties definitely invited. 👇
https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=400430123

If your business is located in one of the 16 designated enterprise zones you could qualify for Enterprise Zone tax credits. This means that for the first two years that a business is in an enterprise zone, the business can earn $1,100 per net new employee insured under a qualified health plan for which the employer pays at least 50% of the cost. Follow these two easy steps to get started today:
1.) Review if your business is located in an Enterprise Zone
👉https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-program -map
2.) Apply to get pre-certified

Happy Holidays and ! It's not too late to take advantage of the resources from U.S. Small Business Administration, linked below!

Shopping SMALL is celebrated today but the tradition continues tomorrow and forward. 😉👇

https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/sba-initiatives/small-business-saturday

We're now 5 days away from ! Use the resources from U.S. Small Business Administration, linked below, to make sure you're extra prepared for the season long event!

Remember that shopping SMALL is a big deal! 😉👇
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/sba-initiatives/small-business-saturday

Enterprise Zone Program | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade The Colorado legislature created the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program to encourage development in economically distressed areas of the state. The 16 designated enterprise zones have high unemployment rates, low per capita income, or slow population growth. Local enterprise zone administrators manage the...

Here's your reminder! Use the resources from U.S. Small Business Administration, linked below, to make sure you're extra prepared for the season long event!

Shopping SMALL is a big deal! 😉👇

https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/sba-initiatives/small-business-saturday

It's Global Entrepreneurship Week! It takes heart to build and run a business and there are many of you around the world doing just that.

The Global Entrepreneurship Network seeks to make it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a business. 🌎

There are programs in 200 countries, learn about the global network of entrepreneurs using the link below. 👇

Global Entrepreneurship Week Removing barriers and welcoming all. 200 Countries; 40,000 Events November 13-19, 2023.

Calling all Veteran Business Owners! Did you know that you can work with the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center to get and pursue federal contracts!

Also, in honor of Veterans Day today, our office is closed.

Learn more 👇

Office of Veterans Business Development on LinkedIn: #smallbusinessowners #vetcert #vetbiz 🚨 Attention veteran ! It’s time to get certified. 🚪 This U.S. Small Business Administration certification can open doors to…

With the rise of rural entrepreneurship, there is a growing need for local resources in small and remote communities to help founders start and scale businesses.

Global Entrepreneurship Network Week highlights rural founders around the world and those who are developing new tools to empower local entrepreneurs. In 2023, GEW by the Global Entrepreneurship Network will also celebrate entrepreneurs as key allies in addressing the economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Never before has there been a more important moment to highlight the crucial role played by entrepreneurs in creating jobs and strengthening their communities.

To learn how to organize a GEW event, download the GEW Global Guide for Rural Entrepreneurs. 👇 https://bit.ly/3Qx7n2D

Shopping SMALL is big support for your local businesses. We celebrate the small shops that drive our communities Saturday, November 25, 2023.

If you forgot what's special about this day, it's Small Business Saturday! A day for our local shops to shine during the holiday shopping season. 😊

Remember, thinking SMALL is a big deal!

Learn more about this national celebration via U.S. Small Business Administration via the link below. 👇
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/sba-initiatives/small-business-saturday

We’re a Marketing and Outreach Manager who is experienced in managing business social media accounts, has excellent communication skills, a passion for marketing, and a proven track record of owning projects from concept to delivery. The Marketing and Outreach Manager will work in conjunction with the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network staff and OEDIT’s Business Support Division to coordinate the marketing and communications channels to drive new and existing programs and outreach for small business owners. The position offers full-time employment as an exempt, at-will State of Colorado Employee with an anticipated duration through December 2026, with the possibility of extension based on available funding.

If you or someone you know might be a great fit, apply today and learn more about this role. 👇

Marketing and Outreach Manager - Small Business Development Center The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) fosters a positive business climate, encourages quality economic development through the support of local and regional economic development activities across the state. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT’s divisions wor...

This November 13-19, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) will rally almost every nation in the world to empower entrepreneurs and encourage citizens to become starters - finding new and better ways of doing things. In the wake of the pandemic and its impact, GEW 2023 by the Global Entrepreneurship Network is also a call to action for societies to be resilient and come together in leveraging the power of new ideas and innovation for the benefit of all.

Learn how you can get involved and include your event as part of the global campaign here. 👉

Global Entrepreneurship Week Removing barriers and welcoming all. 200 Countries; 40,000 Events November 13-19, 2023.

During Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the legacy of Indigenous history and present-day contributions to our great state and those who continue to shape our society, lead their communities, and impact Colorado culture today.

Happy 10th National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW)!

To support Veterans, the U.S. Small Business Administration has custom training programs to help veterans and active service members succeed on their entrepreneurial journey.

Learn more about the training programs here 👇
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses

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Happy 10th National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW)!

“This year marks our tenth celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week, but America’s veteran entrepreneurs have made a difference for our communities and nation’s economy for decades,” said SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman.“

Throughout the week, U.S. Small Business Administration, resource partners, and local organizations across the country highlight various aspects of the entrepreneurial journey for veteran and military spouse small business owners. Topics include transition assistance, entrepreneurial training, government contracting, disaster assistance, and access to capital resources.

Learn more about the rollout of events here 👇

National Veterans Small Business Week | U.S. Small Business Administration Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Small businesses are critical to the U.S. economy, yet data on how and why small businesses seek financing is limited. Help fill that gap by taking this quick 10 minute survey before Nov. 17, 2023.

Take the survey using the link below. 👇
https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4PKWyQfbGKeIL3g?orgid=PA_SBDC&parentid=&reserve_bank=PHI

Would you like to expand internationally but need help doing it?

Have you heard of the State Trade Expansion Program Grant? You can receive up to $10,000 in grant funding to offset the cost of expanding internationally.

The U.S. Small Business Administration funds part of this program, and the Global Business Development division administers the grant to businesses.

Applications are open. Learn more about this program via the link below. 👇
https://oedit.colorado.gov/state-trade-expansion-program-grant

Employee ownership is one way the racial wealth gap can be closed. This legacy Denver business has now empowered its workers by giving them ownership of the company.

Learn more about how Apex Plumbing became an employee-owned business with The Denver Post 👇

Arvada business gives power to its workers of color by becoming 100% employee-owned The transformation of one Arvada business into a 100% employee-owned enterprise was accomplished with the help of an investment fund that backs the conversion of companies with substantial workforc…

We're still celebrating Employee Ownership Month! Let's talk about exiting and preserving your legacy. This is when you've come to the place in your business where you're ready to extend the life of your business to your employees because you're ready for something new.

Did you know that 79% of business owners have no written transition plan and 48% have done no exit planning at all? We definitely want to change that. Exit planning can include, passing the baton of your business to your employees. This is one of a few ways you can successfully exit your business.

You can learn more about this strategy and others by taking our new course on Exit Planning options beginning November 1, using the link below. 👇

To Strengthen Learning Track In this learning track you will learn why succession/legacy planning is essential to your current business strategy, how to think about the real value of your business, and how employee ownership can be an option to preserve your legacy.

Did you know that small businesses account for 54.3% of employment in rural counties? Small - meaning 500 employees or less. Also businesses employ an average of 8.5 people in rural counties compared to 9.5 in metro counties.

Thanks to SBA Office of Advocacy for this small biz snapshot of rural communities.

Learn more via the link below. 👇

Small Business Facts: Small Businesses in Rural Areas Small businesses are important to rural counties. They operate 84.8% of establishments and employ 54.3% of workers. However, rural employment by small businesses has grown more slowly than total employment. Between 2012 and 2019, rural small business

Aspiring or established business owners can visit one of our 14 SBDC center locations to jumpstart or gain more knowledge on their entrepreneurial journey!

U.S. Small Business Administration on LinkedIn: Find a Small Business Development Center near you! ☑️ Counseling ☑️ Training ➕ And more! Small Business Development Centers across America provide services to help you launch 🚀 and grow 📈 your business.…