East Colorado SBDC

Same great in person workshop offered in Hugo! Gain a comprehensive view by analyzing four key areas: Business Concept, Organization, Customer Relations, and Operations. This hands-on framework helps you identify your strengths, pinpoint weaknesses, and create actionable strategies for growth. Whether you're a startup or an established business, GrowthWheel provides the clarity and direction you need to make informed decisions and fuel your growth.

Gain a comprehensive view by analyzing four key areas: Business Concept, Organization, Customer Relations, and Operations. This hands-on framework helps you identify your strengths, pinpoint weaknesses, and create actionable strategies for growth. Whether you're a startup or an established business, our tool GrowthWheel provides the clarity and direction you need to make informed decisions and fuel your growth.

As a business owner, protecting your company’s data and assets is critical to its longevity and success. Join us for an in-depth in person presentation on Next-Gen Cyber Safeguards, designed to help you understand and implement the best cybersecurity practices to defend your business against modern threats. Join us in Brush Colorado!

??? Calling all Colorado food Entrepreneurs! ??? Join us for The Next in Food, a 6-week online learning program designed specifically for food service entrepreneurs. Led by Online Restaurant Academy, this program covers EVERYTHING you need to know to succeed, including: ?? Business mindset & licensing ?? Managing food & labor costs ?? Menu design & restaurant marketing ?? Team management & guest experience ?? How to scale your business & boost revenue Plus, with weekly Zoom coaching, you’ll have the support you need to meet your goals and build a successful food business. Limited Seats - Secure Your Spot: https://bit.ly/NextInFood Full Scholarships Available: https://bit.ly/4c7Meoz We can cheers to that! ?? ??

Join our hosts at UNC Monfort College of Business TODAY for a FREE event designed to demystify the funding landscape for local startups, research ventures, and high-growth businesses. Tailored for entrepreneurs, investors, faculty, students and business leaders, Innovation Talks offers a unique platform to explore funding strategies that drive innovation and long-term success. We are getting excited! ?? ?? Why Attend? Learn funding options from seasoned investors and entrepreneurs ?? Gain practical insights for positioning your business or research ?? Discover real-world funding strategies through expert panels ?? Network with industry leaders shaping the funding future ??

Happy SBDC Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible impact of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across Colorado! Thank you to all the amazing small businesses we’ve had the privilege to work with — your success is our success! Let’s keep building, growing, and supporting local businesses together! America's SBDC

?? The Startup Colorado Pitch Competition is coming to Sterling! The Startup Colorado Pitch Competition is committed to elevating rural founders, highlighting the potential for investment opportunities and groundbreaking innovations beyond the urban Front Range. Open to in-revenue businesses with growth potential, this competition invites founders headquartered in Rural Colorado to take center stage. Eligibility Requirements: ?? Founders must be a Colorado resident and operating a business in a rural county ?? Business must be registered with the State of Colorado. ?? Business must be in good standing with the State of Colorado. ?? Business must be at $250,000 or less in revenue YTD or in previous fiscal year. ?? If selected, finalists must be prepared to launch a Kiva crowdfunding loan campaign. ?? Finalists must be able to pitch in-person in Sterling on April 23rd. Apply by March 19th Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dHVmptNg

Calling all restaurant & food truck start up entrepreneurs! ??

Will we see you at the Small Business Summit this May? Colorado’s rural entrepreneurs are creating some of the most exciting business opportunities across the state. Join us in Fort Morgan on May 6th OR in Lamar on May 7th to come together with your community, build your business with confidence, and help shape the future of entrepreneurship! Featuring four sessions on: ?? Entrepreneurial Panel?- The Startup Rollercoaster:?From Idea to Impact? ?? Video Marketing - Lights, Camera, Grow ?? Customer Service - Service That Shines: How to Become a 5 Star Business ?? Motivation in Leadership - The Entrepreneurial Engine: Building and Maintaining Your Motivation PLUS a Keynote speaker you won't want to miss! ?? Important Dates: Early Bird Ticket Pricing | $45 Closes on March 31 Ticket Sales | $55 Close on April 29 Register Fort Morgan: https://lnkd.in/dXz37ihY Register Lamar: https://bit.ly/SBSLamar