Mission

The mission of the Governor's Small Business Council (SBC) and the Colorado SBDC Advisory Board is to enhance the development, growth and prosperity of Colorado small business by serving as a resource to the Governor and the General Assembly on statewide business issues, gathering and disseminating information about capital resources and technical assistance available to small businesses, and by acting as an advocate. Small business issues including regulatory reform and access to capital, technical assistance and telecommunications.

Strategy

The Colorado SBDC Network consists of 20 community based service centers that provide free one-on-one counseling services in the areas of business research and marketing, new business feasibility analysis, business plan preparation, finance packaging and other small business topics. Local SBDCs offer workshops and seminars for business owners and act as information clearing houses. Individual local offices specialize in international trade, government procurement, manufacturing, home-based business and technology resources. The SBDC receives inputs from the SBDC State Advisory Board.

The Colorado Leading Edge entrepreneurial training program assists businesses through a 10 to 14 week intensive business education program. Successful graduates of the Leading Edge will have a complete and comprehensive business plan for their business. The primary emphasis of Leading Edge is assistance for existing business owners; however, new and prospective business owners who have a clear idea for their business also participate in Leading Edge business training.

Learn More at the SBDC website