Run the Room — Colorado
Resources for people starting and running a business in Colorado — the national programs that apply everywhere, the state offices that register and support businesses here, and the local help in Colorado's largest metro areas. Compiled by Run the Room, the weekly podcast on how business actually works, hosted by Alex and Jordan.
Colorado Resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration — District OfficeSBA Colorado District Office
Federal small-business programs, counseling referrals, and disaster assistance for Colorado.
- Small Business Development CenterColorado SBDC (Colorado Small Business Development Center Network)
Free, confidential business advising and low-cost training across Colorado.
- Business Registration & Entity SearchColorado Secretary of State — Business Database Search
Register a business, search entity records, and keep filings current.
- Commerce & Economic DevelopmentColorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
The state's economic development agency — programs, incentives, and business assistance.
- State Chamber of CommerceColorado Chamber of Commerce
The statewide business association and chamber network.
- Business One-Stop PortalMyBiz Colorado (successor to Colorado Business Express)
The state's official one-stop portal for business registration and licensing.
Local Resources — Largest Metro Areas
Denver
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Denver & WY
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterDenver Metro SBDC (Colorado SBDC)
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceDenver Metro Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
Colorado Springs
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Southern Colorado
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterPikes Peak SBDC (Colorado SBDC)
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceColorado Springs Chamber & EDC
The metro chamber of commerce.
Boulder
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Denver & WY (serves Boulder/Northern Colorado)
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- Chamber of CommerceBoulder Chamber
The metro chamber of commerce.
Fort Collins
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Denver & WY (serves Fort Collins/Northern Colorado)
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- Chamber of CommerceFort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
National Resources
- National ResourceU.S. Small Business Administration
The federal agency for small business — starting, funding, growing, and government contracting.
- National ResourceSBA Local Assistance Finder
Find SBA offices, SBDCs, SCORE chapters, and other resource partners near you.
- National ResourceSCORE — Mentoring & Workshops
Free mentoring and low-cost workshops from experienced business volunteers.
- National ResourceAmerica's SBDC
The national network of Small Business Development Centers — free advising in every state.
- National ResourceSBA Funding Programs
Loans, investment capital, grants, and surety bonds administered or backed by the SBA.
- National ResourceIRS Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center
Federal tax guidance, forms, and deadlines for small businesses and the self-employed.
- National ResourceUSA.gov — Business
The federal government's official business portal: licenses, permits, and regulations.
- National ResourceMinority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Programs and business centers supporting minority-owned businesses.
- National ResourceVeterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
Business training and counseling for veterans, service members, and military spouses.
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Resource links point to official program and agency sites and were verified when this page was generated. Programs and URLs change — if a link fails, the SBA Local Assistance Finder above will route you to the current office.