NCBR Small Business
Lists and Directories
News and Information
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Includes SmallBiz section offering news, advice and resources for small businesses.
- Expansion Management
Monthly magazine for small-business site-location executives and economic-development organizations.
- Fast Company
Magazine offering articles and information on innovative companies, people and ideas.
- Inc.
Magazine that delivers advice, tools and services to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully.
- New Incorporations
Resources
- Business.gov
Official business link to the U.S. government.
- Colorado Alliance for Microenterprise Initiatives
Develops networks, coordinates resources and advocates to strengthen microenterprise, the economy and communities.
- Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade
Works with companies starting, expanding or relocating in Colorado. Provides assistance to Colorado companies engaged in importing or exporting.
- Colorado Small Business Development Center Network
Combines information and resources from federal, state and local governments with those of the educational system and the private sector to meet the specialized needs of the small business community.
- Colorado State University Center for Entrepreneurship
Program of the College of Business focused on creating learning experiences for entrepreneurship students across the CSU campus.
- Fort Collins Technology Incubator
Nonprofit program to grow high-paying jobs by nurturing startup companies and rapidly growing young firms.
- Fort Collins/Larimer Small Business Development Center
Small-business assistance, information and support.
- Greeley/Weld Small Business Development Center
Provides training and workshops on business-related topics.
- Larimer County Business Index
A comprehensive array of information, sites and tools for doing business in Larimer County.
- Loveland Center for Business Development
Provides counseling, group training, financial assistance and referrals, free of charge to participants.
- Loveland Economic Gardening Program
Provides access to technology and business expertise for both new and existing small businesses within Loveland.
- Minority Business Office
Promotes development of existing and new minority businesses, with emphasis on rural areas that do not have access to information and technical help.
- MoreBusiness.com
Offers a variety of tools and information to help entrepreneurs launch, manage and expand small businesses.
- Northern Colorado Rockies Venture Club
Forum for entrepreneurs to network with funding sources and service providers.
- Small Business Help Center Inc.
Offers free articles and information on running a small business, including startup, management, finance, franchising, marketing, etc.
- U.S. Small Business Administration
The SBA aids, counsels, assists and protects the interests of small businesses in the United States.
- Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Fund
Gap-financing tool designed to assist companies expanding or locating to rural areas of Weld and Larimer counties.
- Women's Economic Development Council
Promotes the growth of existing and new Colorado women-owned enterprises, with an emphasis in rural areas where access to resources may be limited.
How-to Guide
- How to buy and sell a business
- How to get an SBA loan
Business Organizations
- Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce
Offers networking, educational and community-event opportunities for the town of Berthoud and surrounding communities.
- Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce serves Firestone, Frederick, Dacono and the surrounding region.
- Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry
CACI serves as the state chamber of commerce, highlighting business advocacy, a legislative agenda and resources for doing business.
- Downtown Loveland Association
The Downtown Loveland Association is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to revitalizing downtown Loveland.
- Erie Chamber of Commerce
The Erie Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization serving the town of Erie, offering networking and events for members.
- Estes Park Chamber of Commerce
The Estes Park Chamber of Commerce promotes economic vitality and quality of life in Estes Park.
- Evans Area Chamber of Commerce
The Evans Area Chamber of Commerce serves the city of Evans, with business networking, educational programs and community events.
- Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization providing networking, advocacy, events and other programs for the business community.
- Fort Collins Downtown Business Association
Nonprofit corporation to promote the businesses of downtown Fort Collins.
- Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce
The Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to the business community and economic health of Fort Lupton.
- Greeley Chamber of Commerce
The Greeley Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-driven organization that exists to promote healthy business growth in the area.
- Johnstown/Milliken Chamber of Commerce
The Johnstown-Milliken Chamber of Commerce seeks to create and maintain a quality of life that captures the benefits of small-town living, while trying to promote competitive and modern services for the residents of Johnstown and Milliken.
- Loveland Chamber of Commerce
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization that provides networking, educational opportunities and other benefits for the Loveland business community.
- North Weld County Business Alliance
NORWELCO is a member-oriented organization committed to developing a thriving regional business community in northern Weld County.
- South Central Weld Chamber of Commerce
The South Central Weld Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization serving Gilcrest, LaSalle, Platteville and the surrounding area.
- Wellington Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization developed to promote growth and prosperity for business members and the community.
- Windsor Chamber of Commerce
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to helping existing local businesses grow and attracting new businesses to our community.
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