Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center

??Another webinar from the Department of Revenue?? This webinar will provide an introduction to special event sales tax, licensing, filing, and remittance requirements! It will also contain a section on the Firearm & Ammunition Excise Tax created by House Bill 24-1349. ?? Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gHQJj8bb ??: March 27th, 2025 - 1:00 PM Be sure to check out the following link as well for understanding Colorado tax benefits: https://lnkd.in/gyQ8yRhw #coloradobusiness #specialeventsalestax

Nominations for Small Business Week 2025 are open! Now is your chance to nominate an outstanding business or individual for one of our Small Business Week Awards: ?? Young Entrepreneur of the Year ?? Family-Owned Business of the Year ?? Veteran Small Business of the Year ?? Small Business Champion of the Year ?? Small Business Person of the Year See the link to register, nominate, and for general information! Last year was a huge success. Can we make this one better?! ??: https://lnkd.in/gP9CKSU3 #SBW2025 #LegacyofthePeak Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC U.S. Bank

On #SBDCDay, we distributed SBDC gear throughout the city, with numerous expressions of gratitude to show for it! We enjoyed spreading information about our support for small businesses and the positive impact our mission has on the community! If you want to support the SBDC mission, check out this link (https://lnkd.in/eRtHzgK) or get in contact with us! ?? #ShopLocal

We are thrilled to announce that Pikes Peak SBDC has been nominated for Best Start-Up Resource in the Colorado Springs Business Journal’s Best in Business 2025 awards! ?? This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses throughout the Pikes Peak region. From expert consulting to high-impact workshops and events, we strive to provide the tools and resources needed for businesses to launch, grow, and thrive. Your vote can help us continue making a difference! Here’s how to cast your vote: ? Visit the voting page: https://lnkd.in/gBJDgq9t ? Vote for Pikes Peak SBDC under "Best Start-Up Resource" ? Reminder: You must vote in at least 15 categories for your ballot to count! Your support is invaluable to us, and we are grateful for your assistance in keeping the success of small businesses at the forefront of our community's priorities. Thank you for being a part of our mission! #SBDC #supportingentrepreneurs

Last but not least, we have Julie and Nathan with the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, CO, Rick Nieves with Kirkpatrick Bank, Matt West with Fulcrum Wealth Advisors, Dayton June with Red Leg Brewing Company, and Matthew Martinez with Huntington Bank! Again, we cannot emphasize our gratitude enough! If you want to support the SBDC mission, check out this link (https://lnkd.in/eRtHzgK) or get in contact with us! ?? #ShopLocal

Recap of #SBDCDay, where we visited numerous charming local businesses and organizations. The community boasts an exceptional small business environment that we are committed to supporting and fostering its growth and prosperity. We extend our sincere gratitude to all our local partners and sponsors for their invaluable contributions to our mission! We’re still rolling out some more pictures of our stops yesterday, including our friends Shelly Vanderlinde with COSCityHub, Denise Larzo with Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care, and Beck Limoge with IN Bank! #ShopLocal

It’s #SBDCDay, we gave away some awesome accessories and spread the word about what we do! ?? It’s been a great day! Another shoutout to these friendly faces, Matt Hansen with Alpine Bank, Doug Adams with Pikes Peak Business Lending, Peggy with Visit Colorado Springs, and Paul Price with Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center ???: https://lnkd.in/eRtHzgK #ShopLocal

More recipients of our awesome #SBDCDay promotion! Our day has been dedicated to spreading the joy of local business! A round of applause for these friendly faces, and thank you for your efforts toward helping small businesses thrive! Jared Miller with Colorado Springs Utilities, Jon-Michael Horst with Exponential Impact, Elizabeth Quevedo and Bobby Gomez with Pikes Peak United Way, Leann Hemenway with Herring Bank, and Melissa Brown with Vectra Bank Colorado #SBDCDay #ShopLocal

Have we taken over your timeline yet?! #SBDCDay is all about celebrating our local organizations! There are so many great, small business-friendly organizations in this community. We’re here celebrating with Greg Dingrando with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, Tarah King with Umpqua Bank, Cameron Moore with the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado, Shawn Early with Five Star Bank, Maria Miller with ABC Bank! #ShopLocal

On #SBDCDay, the fun doesn’t stop! Supporting local businesses isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are! Big shoutout to our friends Paula Young with Minuteman Press, Kim Oroszi with Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs, and Dylan Craddock with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. Has anyone noticed the character on the box yet?! Brandon Eldridge #ShopLocal