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How the Colorado SBDC network empowers Colorado's entrepreneurs at every stage of the business journey

Last year, the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network supported over 13,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses, helped launch more than 450 new businesses, created and retained over 3,300 jobs, and increased sales at small businesses by over $81 million. The SBDC also helped the state’s small businesses access over $120 million in funding.

DENVER – Today, the Business Support division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 17 businesses selected to receive the Cannabis Business Office’s (CBO) Cannabis Business Grant, an innovative program to support small businesses, bolster the industry, foster equity and diversity in the cannabis industry, and create good-paying jobs for Coloradans.

How the Cannabis Business Office Helps Entrepreneurs Develop their Small Business

The Colorado Cannabis Business Office (CBO), part of OEDIT’s Business Support division, plays a key role in maintaining Colorado's legacy as a leader in the cannabis industry and the movement to invest in social equity business owners.

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Desert Harvest, a leading provider of women’s health products and supplements, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado, for expansion.

“Our state is the best place to live, work and do business, and we are thrilled to welcome Desert Harvest to Colorado Springs where the company expects to create 15 new, good-paying jobs,” said Governor Polis.

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Business Support division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the Partner Outreach Program (POP) to connect Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners to OEDIT programs.

DENVER - Today, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced the 2022 recipients of the Governor’s Minority Business Award. These for-profit, minority-owned businesses have been selected in recognition of their contributions to the economic diversity and success of minority communities across Colorado.

Black-owned restaurants and shops in Colorado are serving up plenty of options when it comes to ideas for dates — of the romantic and friend variety — gifts for loved ones and sweet treats or cool pints to brighten up your day. This year, honor Black History Month by showing love and support to some of the amazing Black-owned businesses in Colorado.