Useful resources

Business Division
The SBA provides counseling and training programs through its various resources partners. The agency’s main mission is to help entrepreneurs start, grow and expand their business. SBA helps to build communities one small business at a time. SBA programs and services support you, the small businessperson. Learn about SBA-backed loans, government contracting opportunities, disaster assistance and training programs to help your business succeed.

The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) operates to create a local environment that stimulates balanced growth through job creation, business assistance, housing options and neighborhood redevelopment through its four divisions. The Division of Business Development (DBD) is a business resource agency that offers a variety of programs and services to assist new and expanding businesses located within the City and County of Denver. DBD offers regulatory assistance, relocation and expansion services, economic and demographic data, Enterprise Tax-Zone Credit assistance, and international trade assistance for businesses located in Denver or looking to do business in Denver.

COMTO's mission is to provide full access to employment, career and contract opportunities for minorities and women within the transportation industry.
The Regional Transportation District (RTD)
RTD offers a wide range of business opportunities for contractors, vendors and suppliers. Check this site frequently to learn about current solicitations, how to submit qualifications and how to take advantage of the many resources provided to Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (SBE/DBE Certification) through RTD's Small Business Opportunity Office.

The RTD FasTracks Program ia a multi-billion dollar comprehensive transit expansion plan to build 122 miles of new commuter rail and light rail, 18 miles of bus rapid transit, 21,000 new parking spaces at light rail and bus stations, and enhance bus service for easy, convenient bus/rail connections across the eight-county district. FastTrack calendar.

Colorado Lending Source is a private, nonprofit, economic development organization whose mission is to foster the economic growth of diverse small businesses within our communities.
This page gives information for and about CDOT's business partners. This includes information about how to register to do business with CDOT, current consulting and contract opportunities, legislation affecting CDOT, and national transportation issues.
Providing small business services for existing and start-up business in the city of Aurora from starting sustaining or growing you business.
COLORADO ENTERPRISE FUND (CEF) is a non-profit community development financial institution founded in 1976 to help small businesses. We provide small business loans up to $250,000 to entrepreneurs who are unable to obtain financing from traditional sources. If you receive a loan from CEF, you will have access to management consulting and business training from our experienced staff.
Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization This new program administered by OSDBU, allows small and disadvantaged businesses to apply to be reimbursed for bonding premiums and fees incurred when competing for, or performing on, transportation infrastructure projects funded by ARRA. The program is especially helpful for businesses with traditionally less working capital than larger
Colorado Small business bonding resources

