• Advance Colorado Procurement Expo
  This annual trade show helps businesses showcase their goods and services to local and state government agencies.
• Colorado Change Leader Program
  This program teaches cultural and community leaders how to handle change in organizations, communities, and their daily lives.
• Colorado Poet Laureate
  The laureate advocates for poetry, literacy, and literature by participating in readings and other events at the state capitol, schools, libraries, and literary festivals.
• Employee Ownership Tax Credit
  This tax credit covers up to 50% of a qualified business’ conversion costs to employee ownership (up to $150,000.00). Check the program page to learn more about the recently expanded program.
• Governor’s Minority Business Awards
  This award recognizes minority-owned for-profit businesses that contribute to the economic diversity and success of minority communities in Colorado.
• Small Business Loans
  The following lenders are possible sources of funding for small businesses in Colorado.