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Cannabis Business Technical Assistance
Learn MoreThe Cannabis Business Technical Assistance program is an educational program focused on the foundations of business development in the cannabis industry. The curriculum is housed on a secure learning management system and includes educational videos, coursework, and more. These materials are accessible on-demand, so participants can work through the curriculum at their own pace. The educational program is free of charge, but requires that participants register for an account to begin.
The Cannabis Business Office has partnered with Make Green Go! to create this Technical Assistance program. Make Green Go! has provided business development services to social equity communities since 2010. The organization has extensive experience in content development, user-friendly platforms, and a network of members and subject matter experts. The Cannabis Business Office is excited for this partnership to offer their curated content on our Technical Assistance platform.
Electric Vehicle Solutions
Learn MoreXcel Energy's Electric Vehicle Solutions program supports Colorado's transition to electric transportation by providing infrastructure, charging station incentives, and resources for businesses and residents adopting electric vehicles.
Denver Minority Business Development Center
Learn MoreThe Denver Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center is the only federally-funded agency in Colorado that was created to specifically foster the growth of minority-owned businesses.
Their professional team of consultants specialize in assisting minority-owned firms source, target and secure state and federal contracting opportunities.
Economic and Demographic Data Services
Learn MoreAt no-cost, Jeffco EDC can create demographic, employment, and market data reports for your business.
Rocky Mountain Industrial Assessment Center
Learn MoreThe Industrial Assessment Center is a nationwide program sponsored by the Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office. RMIAC’s mission is to provide technology, system and productivity-based recommendations that increase energy efficiency, reduce waste and provide financial benefits for small and medium sized manufacturers. The Center conducts energy, waste and productivity assessments through one-day site visits at no cost to the facility.
Business Solutions Center
Learn MoreXcel Energy's Business Solutions Center assists Colorado businesses with energy management, providing tailored solutions, account support, and energy-saving tips to optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Techsource Red Team Review
Learn MoreRed Team Review is an innovative program that provides professional guidance and a final review of a company’s SBIR/STTR proposal prior to submitting it to the participating federal agency.
Enterprise Zone Program
Learn MoreThe Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program is a state tax incentive program administered at the county level by Jeffco EDC. Businesses located in these “Enterprise Zones” are able to claim tax credits for new hires, equipment purchases, and more. Find out if your located in an Enterprise Zone today by using our Interactive Address Look-Up Tool!
International Trade Certificate Program
Learn MoreWTC Denver's certificate program equips Colorado professionals with essential international trade knowledge and skills for success in global business.
Business Data Services
Get access to business and demographic databases by becoming a Jeffco Public Library member.
Connect2DOT Consulting
Learn MoreConnect2DOT helps small businesses in the transportation industry bid and contract with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and other local transportation agencies. Connect2DOT provides free one-on-one consulting, business training, online resources, and events for construction contractors, professional design, architecture and engineering firms. Services include:
- Consulting
- Training and Workshops
- Technical Support
- Outreach and Events
Grand Opening Promotion
Learn More TestLakewood Economic Development will help you promote your grand opening by promoting you in our e-Newsletter, on social media and highlighting your business in the Looking@Lakewood. Grand Opening Promotion can be for brick and mortar businesses as well as home-based businesses.
West Metro Chamber of Commerce 401k Retirement Plan Exchange
Learn MoreThe West Metro Chamber of Commerce 401k Retirement Plan Exchange offers a cost-effective, streamlined retirement solution for Jefferson County businesses, providing expert guidance, simplified administration, and enhanced investment options to benefit both employers and employees.
PTAC Expert Series
Learn MoreColorado PTAC partners with industry experts to supplement CO-PTAC-led training. As a result, PTAC have robust course offerings covering all aspects of contracting – from simple to advanced topics.
Most classes are offered in “Hybrid” format – in-person and broadcast.
- WAWF/PIEE/other systems
- Mentor/Protégé, Joint-Venture, and Teaming
- Intellectual Property and Data Rights
- FAR/DFAR/Agency supplements
- Business Development, Capture and Proposal Process
- Cybersecurity regulations and compliance
- Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act and other labor Issues
- Small Business policy updates
- DCAA/Cost Accounting Compliance
- Opportunities for Small Business in R&D: SBIR and STTR
Global Trade Activator Program- Accelerator
Learn MoreThis program fast-tracks Colorado businesses' global expansion, providing resources, mentorship, and connections to navigate international markets successfully.
PTAC Comprehensive Individual Counseling
Learn More- Dedicated Counseling staff with years of government procurement experience will help you understand how the market looks to your company and your industry.
- Help with all the various registrations and certifications that are available and applicable to your company.
- Federal, state and local government registrations
- Small business certifications such as Woman, Veteran or Disadvantaged Ownership, HUBZone and others
- Understand how the government advertises opportunities – customized search engine to consolidate results and deliver in daily emails. No need to dig through all of the sites manually, and NO COST TO PTAC CLIENTS.
Global Trade Incubator Program for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Learn MoreWTC Denver supports immigrant entrepreneurs in Colorado with resources, networking, and guidance to foster successful international trade ventures.
Customized Group Training
Learn MoreWTC Denver offers tailored training sessions for Colorado businesses, covering essential international trade topics to enhance global competitiveness and expertise.
Commute with Enterprise
Learn MoreCommute with Enterprise benefits your business and your employees. They make it easy for your employees to share a ride to and from work—connecting people who live near each other and providing the vehicle. Your employees save money, get back time for themselves and arrive in a better state of mind. And, fewer solo drivers will help your company reduce carbon emissions and parking congestion.
World Trade Center Denver Help Desk
Learn MoreWTC Denver's Help Desk provides Colorado businesses with quick access to international trade assistance, resources, and expertise, resolving queries and addressing challenges.
Minority Business Consulting
Learn MoreThe Minority Business Office provides free one-on-one consulting services to help you understand all of the certifications available to you as a minority, women, or veteran-owned business. Our consultants can also help you make the most of your certifications by helping you market yourself. Our consultants have years of experience helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed.
Techsource Cyber Cover Your Assets Program
Learn MoreThe Cyber CYA program is built to assist small- and medium-sized businesses by focusing on topics for all levels of business and their needs from cloud computing, security measures using social media, to securing technology to meet compliance standards in government contracting.
Free and confidential consulting and low-cost workshops are available.
Employee Ownership Grant
Learn MoreEmployee Ownership is a pathway to attract and retain top talent and create a built in succession plan for your business. The Colorado Employee Ownership Grant is available to Colorado-headquartered small businesses interested in adding a broad-based employee ownership structure to their business. The grant reimburses fees paid for professional services required to transition the business to a Colorado Employee-Owned Business. The professional services covered by this grant include accounting, legal, business valuation, and business transition services.
EcoPass Program
Learn MoreNo matter the size of your business, RTD will work with you to create a transit benefit mix tailored to your company and employees. Every employee enrolled in EcoPass will receive a smart card that allows for unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains, connecting them to your business with a safe and reliable commuting option that operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our enrollment options are more flexible than ever before, so reach out to learn more on how EcoPass can connect your business to the entire Denver metro region’s employee base.
- Reduce payroll taxes through a pre-tax benefit
- Recruitment and retention tool
- Enhance employee morale and productivity
- Provide employees a safe and reliable commuting option
- Enhance connectivity to the region
- Reduce parking costs
Energy Design Assistance
Learn MoreXcel Energy's Energy Design Assistance helps Colorado businesses with new construction or renovation projects, offering expert guidance on energy-efficient design, financial incentives, and long-term energy savings.
Colorado Manufacturing Network
Learn MoreJoin the Colorado Manufacturing Network and help us build the Colorado manufacturing base into a hyperconnected, secure, and resilient ecosystem of local and regional suppliers who can more easily connect and interact with the government and industry organizations that rely on them.
Jeffco SBDC Network
Learn MoreJeffco EDC has partnered with the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to bring SBDC services to Jefferson County. SBDC provides a wide array of no-cost business services that help small businesses in Colorado. An SBDC expert excepts appointments or walk-ins (as availability permits) at the Jeffco EDC offices every Friday from 9 am to 1:30 pm.
Bid Advanced Response Program
Learn MoreThe Bid Advance Response Program is a 6-month mentoring program to help small minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses understand and win government bids. This highly-competitive program consists of group-based training and one-on-one guidance to prepare small businesses wanting to enter or expand their market into government contracting opportunities.
The program works with the Minority Business Office’s consulting and training programs and will help businesses navigate through the government procurement and contracting process. The training includes support with relevant registrations, proposal preparation strategies and tools, and personnel management.
This mentoring program is valued at $750 and is provided free to all accepted businesses.
Issuance of Certificate of Free Sale
Learn MoreWTC Denver issues Certificates of Free Sale, verifying product compliance with regulatory standards, enabling Colorado businesses to export goods all worldwide.
International Trade Readiness for Small Businesses
Learn MoreInternational Trade Readiness for Small Businesses online training course provides a peek into resources available through our partners at the World Trade Center Denver to reach international markets. You can access information to learn about:
- International trade basic information for your business
- How to create a strategy to export your products to new markets
- Source international products to competitively sell in the U.S.
- Connect with a network of expert consultants to put your international trade plans into action.
Collective For the Advancement of BIPOC+ Businesses (CABB)
Learn MoreThe Collective for the Advancement of BIPOC+ Businesses (CABB) is a collective of experienced Black, Latino, Asian and Native American professionals who have come together to disrupt the systemic economic impacts on BIPOC+ communities through programmatic support for business growth.
Lunch and Chats
Learn MoreLunches will be industry specific and tailored toward different areas of business within Lakewood. Topics will include manufacturing, technology, real estate, construction, medical, hospitality and entrepreneurialism. We can't wait to see you!
Arvada Business Toolkit
Learn MoreUtilize the Arvada Business Toolkit to access Arvada’s network of organizations that can support your business growth, help you tackle challenges, answer your questions and more.
SizeUp Arvada
Learn MoreSizeUp Arvada can assist in providing answers to:
- Where should I start my business in Arvada?
- Who are my competitors and how do I perform compared to them?
- How can I find more customers?
- How do I identify the best places to locate and advertise my business?
Jumpstart Lakewood
Learn MoreJumpstart Lakewood is a pitch competition open to all entrepreneurs in Lakewood who have yet to start a business or recently started a business and have generated less than $25,000 in net revenue. Applicants will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges and compete for a cash prize to fund their business creation or expansion. Applications will open during the fourth quarter of the year and will need to include business plans and how the business will be funded or expanded with the prize money. Applicants will go through an interview and those selected will attend a pitch prep workshop. Stay tuned for the next application cycle.
Industry Partnerships
Learn MoreNREL works with organizations—large and small—to expand the clean energy economy. Together with our partners, we can accelerate the movement of renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions into practical applications.
Issuance of Certificate of Origin
Learn MoreWTC Denver issues Certificates of Origin, authenticating the origin of goods for Jefferson County businesses, helping to facilitate smooth international trade transactions.
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