Resources and support for social equity applicants

The City and County of Denver is committed to providing ongoing support and education to social equity applicants.

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Business development resources

The following is a nonexhaustive guide to technical and financial assistance programs and educational resources available to cannabis entrepreneurs at no cost. Listing in this guide does not imply an endorsement of a program or its contents by the City and County of Denver. If you know of a free technical or financial assistance program or other educational resource that should be listed, email marijuanainfo@denvergov.org .

Technical assistance programs

Colorado Bar Association Pro Bono Social Equity Program

Free, 30-minute consultations for social equity applicants. Learn more about the program.

Colorado Cannabis Technical Assistance Program

Self-paced online coursework focused on the foundations of cannabis business development. Learn more about this program provided by the Colorado Cannabis Business Office.

Guide: Business Startup Checklist

Published by Denver's Office of Economic Development and Opportunity, the Business Startup Checklist covers the basics of starting a business in Denver.

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201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 206
Denver, CO 80202

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If you have a complaint or concern about a business in Denver, complete the form below. We will investigate any complaint about a business license issued for the City and County of Denver.

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It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please fill out this form for the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection with three business days' notice.