Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Whether you're looking to start or grow your business in Denver, we've got resources and support to get your enterprise up and running — and thriving — as quickly as possible. Send us an email, give us a call, or even better schedule a time with one of our business development representatives to guide you step by step in your business-ownership journey.

Resources and Programs

These are currently active programs that we offer to Denver's business community to thrive and grow.

Start or Expand Your Business

Ready to start or expand your business? Learn about the essential steps, from business licenses and permits to financing, taxes, and employer responsibilities, to launch and grow successfully.

Grow Your Business

We believe in you! Many of today's small businesses in Denver will become the larger businesses of tomorrow--generating job growth, building supply chain needs and creating returns for investors.

Business Advising & Education

Take a look at the list of trainings, workshops, and lectures to support your growth as a business owner or entrepreneur.

Support & Incentives

Explore the various ways we support businesses, employers, job seekers, and nonprofits via grants, loans, tax credits, advising, and workshops

Business News

Denver launches its first-ever Legacy Business program

Published on September 21, 2023

The Legacy Business program will recognize and support longstanding, independent businesses that have contributed to community character.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Small Business Workshops

The Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Business in the City & County of Denver

09 Apr 2025 Starting a business can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! In this one-hour online workshop, our business development team will walk you through the basic regulatory requirements in addition to reviewing local resources available to you.

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Free event, Training, Virtual Event

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