FREE BUSINESS CONSULTING WITH THE SBDC

The Denver Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers free consulting services and training programs to help small businesses find success and growth. Some of their programs include business and strategic planning, networking and educational events, funding and investment, and a strong resources page all in one place. 

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT WITH OPERATION HOPE

Operation Hope provides a wide range of financial literacy and empowerment programs to bring hope and economic justice to low wealth communities around the world. From teaching basic financial literacy, to providing free credit and money management, Hope counselors are available to help you with all of your financial needs.

FREE BUSINESS RESOURCES AT DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY

Did you know there are business librarians on staff to help you start and grow your business? Whether you need help finding your customers, building a research-based marketing plan or if you're looking to produce videos and are in need of a green screen, Denver Public Library is here to help!  Set an appointment with a business librarian to learn more about these helpful resources. 

BUILD A GLOBAL BUSINESS WITH FREE HELP FROM THE EXPORTS CENTER

The International Trade Commission offers free consulting for U.S. business owners looking for opportunities to expand globally. The commission helps U.S. companies plan, develop and execute international sales strategies necessary to succeed in today's global marketplace. They provide tools including export guides, market intelligence, trade leads database and opportunities to attend industry events. 

LOCAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

ICE HOUSE ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

This Colorado Lending Source entrepreneur development program can help move your business forward by teaching you to tap into internal motivation, define professional and personal goals, overcome fears and truly understand the problems you are solving for others. 

*This program requires tuition and application fee to join

​CO.STARTERS AT THE COMMONS ON CHAMPA

This nine-week program equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships and tools needed to turn business ideas into action. CO.STARTERS applies the lean business modeling methods popular among high-growth startups to businesses of all kinds. Participants leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business, articulate their models, and repeat the process with the next great idea.

*This program requires tuition to join