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The Clean Fleet Enterprise’s (CFE) Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program is a statewide competitive application process for eligible light, medium, and heavy duty fleet vehicles. Fleets will provide background information on their current fleet make-up, indicate the level of planning that has occurred for fleet transition, and provide financial information on vehicles and/or technology the fleet plans to acquire.

Funding opportunities for early Stage Technology: Software; Business Process Outsourcing.

Comprehensive list of funding resources for every stage.

The Energy Efficient Buildings (EEB) program is a prescriptive approach to ensure that you can qualify for rebates for the energy-efficient equipment you incorporate into your additions, major renovations and new construction projects. Our energy experts review your design plans and offer suggestions on how you can maximize energy efficiency within the project while managing your upfront investment. We’ll provide you recommendations and give you an idea of the energy use, savings and potential rebates available.

Jumpstart Lakewood is a pitch contest 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 revenue. Applicants will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges and compete for cash prizes to fund their business creation or expansion. Applications will include business plans as well how the business will be funded or expanded with the prize money. Once the application period is complete, applicants will attend an in-person interview and Pitch Prep, a workshop where they can hone their pitching skills.

Non-profit, mission-based lender since 1990 helping entrepreneurs access friendly and affordable capital.

We seek to partner with current company owners and managers to build investment value through operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and the pursuit of new growth opportunities in infrastructure, environmental & recycling, aerospace & defense, niche/precision manufacturing, agriculture, and other industries.

MONTIS Capital is a Colorado-based private equity firm that partners with management to acquire and enhance the value of lower-middle market businesses in the Rocky Mountain region. MONTIS invests in profitable businesses with revenues between $5 million and $50 million.

The partnership between CEF and Arvada began in 2011 to provide loans to small businesses within the city and community limits of Arvada. This fund was created to provide an affordable, flexible loan solution for those not able to obtain traditional loan financing to start or grow their business.

These trainings are specifically designed to inform and educate businesses on the programs and resources available to them through the City of Westminster. Most are at no cost, and the City can cover some or all of the cost for qualifying Westminster businesses.

FirstMile is the first partner to founders building generational companies in the fastest-growing tech talent hubs outside the coasts - Colorado and Texas. The first mile of your startup journey can be the toughest. Pick the right partner to help you get there.

Colorado has several Sales & Use Tax exemptions for the aviation industry including: aircraft parts; aircraft used in interstate commerce; aircraft for use outside of state; lease of an aircraft; aircraft used as farm equipment

Venture capital fund investing in early stage startups.

The mission of the Golden Young Professionals is to promote the vitality of the Golden community and to empower young professionals in the greater Golden area to excel as leaders. Golden Young Professionals (GYP) are a proud part of the Golden Chamber of Commerce. We are an organization for business professionals, ages 21-39, dedicated to building a better Golden. We are motivated, energetic and certain to become Golden's future leaders. GYP sponsors, promotes and supports social activities involving members of the Golden business community. With over 50 events each year, GYP offers its members a link between their personal passions and professional ambition

The Rutt Bridges Venture Fund (RBVF) is an early stage, micro investment fund operated by a cross-disciplinary team of University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) students. Under the supervision of faculty members and professional advisors, the Fund invests real money in real companies of the Denver community.

The Beck Venture Center, a 31,000-square-foot building, combines unique spaces, supportive programming and rich resources designed to help Mines faculty, alumni, and students successfully launch companies based on their breakthrough ideas, solutions and technologies.

We select carefully, backing high-growth category-leading enterprise technology companies emerging from the venture stage. They must have excellent product-market fit and preferably revenues between $5-20M at the time of our initial investment.

The Geothermal Energy Grant Program (GEGP) is authorized by House Bill 22-1381 Colorado Energy Office Geothermal Energy Grant Program to create grants that support the use of zero-emission, geothermal energy for electricity generation and space/water heating and cooling in homes, businesses, and communities.

Craft Coworking provides the coworking space to get connected and get things done amongst a vibrant collective of creative professionals. We offer quiet spaces to concentrate and inspiring places to collaborate, along with social events and networking opportunities.

Startup business ecosystem support landscape.

CCE Fund Commercial Loans are available to borrowers in the affordable housing, industrial, agricultural, municipal, and non-profit sectors. They are designed to address finance gaps for clean energy and energy efficiency improvements.

Rockies Venture Fund is a platform for early-stage venture capital funds that has been helping innovative startups reach their full potential. Specializing in: seed & early Stage; life science; software; medical; consumer products; impact investments.

We are a global investment firm focused on partnering with differentiated businesses that can benefit from our extensive industry knowledge and decades long experience. Industries: Technology; Telecommunications; Business Services; Industrial; Healthcare; Media; Consumer & Retail.

The 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!

Golden Startup Coffee’s mission is to learn, contribute, and inspire. It’s a simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members to explore the entrepreneurial journey together in Golden, Colorado.

Lion Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market companies across a variety of industries: Small to Middle Market, Business Services, Manufacturing, Software, Telecommunications, Distribution, Healthcare, and Transportation.

Supports public transit electrification planning efforts, facility upgrades, fleet motor vehicle replacement, as well as construction and development of electric motor vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure. The bill allows the enterprise to impose a clean transit retail delivery fee to fund its operations, and to issue grants, loans or rebates to support electrification of public transit.

The Rework America Alliance is a unique partnership of civil rights organizations, nonprofits, private sector employers, labor unions, educators, and others working to help millions of workers in low-wage roles move into better jobs that offer living wages and benefits, as well as stability, flexibility, autonomy, and economic advancement.

Starting January 1, 2024, Coloradans can take advantage of tax credits to install heat pumps for space heating and cooling and water heating. Heat pumps are a highly efficient technology that can save Coloradans money on energy costs, while improving indoor air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings

Make your new or renovated building as energy efficient as possible by integrating LED light bulbs into your next commercial construction project and earn Xcel Energy rebates. You can help lower your upfront costs and speed up the payback on a wide range of lighting efficiency improvement projects.

By coordinating efforts with the Mines Career Center and the student, employers can find technically skilled employees to benefit their organization. Internships normally last 8 – 12 weeks, are hands-on, related to the field of study, and are of course always paid. Internships do not have associated college credit.

Certain items of tangible personal property used for agricultural purposes are exempt from sales and use taxes.

Energize Colorado provides lending, resources, and advice to small businesses across the state. Whether you own a local coffee shop or specialize in child care, we're here to help strengthen your business.

HerbaLutionary Herbs33 is a new innovative product and manufacturing company with the addition of a diverse style of spiritual guidance, counseling and mentorship, embarking in holistic health and the cannabis market. HerbaLutionary Herbs33 is unique and unlike anything on the market with its high quality herbal plants, alkaline fruits, landrace strains of CBD hemp and cannabis; in combination with natural, wild-crafted, organic, nutritional, medicinal, safe and effective pharmacy style compounded formularies. These unique formularies combat numerous chronic health ailments and more; with no toxins, GMO'S, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, preservatives or any harmful side effects and yet bestowing great relief, management, healing and restoration to the Body/Mind/Soul/Spirit! HerbaLutionary Herbs33 creates a safe and effective alternative way of managing, healing and bringing restoration to the Body/Mind/Soul/Spirit to the chronically ill community and/or anyone seeking natural alternative medicine without any toxins or harmful side effects. HerbaLutionary Herbs33 unique formularies will bestows an enhanced sensation of relief targeting numerous health ailments such as: Endometriosis, Interstitial cystitis, IBS, Migraines, Depression/Mood disorders, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Insomnia, Arthritis, Cancer, Fibromyalgia, Neuralgias, Menstruation, Menopause, Seizures and more.

Small Business Loans at a fixed-rate, low-barrier, and low-interest entry.

Our goal is to help fill the funding gap for entrepreneurs of seed and early-stage companies. As entrepreneurs, we understood what it takes to build a company from the ground up and the challenges presented from concept through development and into the growth phase. Specializing in seed & early stage, SaaS, and Mobile Apps investment.

An alternative to equity, royalty-based growth capital provides funding in exchange for a fixed percentage of your company's future monthly revenues. Specializing in technology and software investments.

Helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting. This grant is for small- and medium-sized businesses. It reimburses for international business development and marketing costs

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is a legislated public/private partnership that creates a new financing option for your capital stack. Your construction budget can use our private capital funding for costs that impact energy & water spend, renewable improvements, or seismic strengthening. C-PACE designates the Commercial version of PACE, exclusively funding commercial real estate projects.

The Golden Chamber of Commerce enhances and promotes the economic environment of the Greater Golden Area through supporting our chamber members, collaborating with businesses, city, county, state and community resources; and puts forth efforts to enhance the quality of life for the community at large. We offer networking and professional development along with opportunities to be connected and involved in the Golden community.

Finding qualified early-career talent is increasingly expensive, competitive, and time-consuming. CareerWise Colorado provides a talent solution for companies of all industries and sizes. From financial services, to advanced manufacturing, information technology, and more; we deliver a nationally-recognized program designed to meet the most pressing talent challenges facing companies today.

At RVC, we believe that the best investments get done when investors and entrepreneurs understand how angel investing and venture capital work best together. We have developed a curriculum of over 16 classes packed with information relevant to investors and entrepreneurs, regardless of their experience level.

Energy Design Assistance is a free integrated design service targeted at larger facilities. It includes personalized computer energy modeling, which predicts energy use of the building, suggests energy-saving strategies to incorporate into the design and estimates energy-cost savings and construction rebates available for the project.

The Enterprise Zone Vacant Commercial Building Rehabilitation Tax Credit helps businesses redevelop commercial property and rehabilitate vacant buildings. Businesses can earn a state income tax credit for 25% of rehabilitation expenses, up to $50,000 in tax credit per building.

Clear Creek Makerspace is a 7,500 sq ft. community workshop in Wheat Ridge Colorado. Our goal is to provide the tools, equipment, and community resources to take away the barriers keeping you from exploring a new hobby, starting a new business, or taking your existing pursuits to the next level. We are here to enable you to take things to the next level whether you are a new or established business. We offer the training and tools to enable you to create your own branded materials to allow you to take ownership of your branding, all while being more cost-effective and efficient.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit that encourages employers to hire targeted groups of job seekers. WOTC can reduce employer federal tax liability by as much as $2,400 to $9,600 per new hire.

Mantucket Capital is a Denver-based private investment firm and family office. Our private equity team is operationally focused and leads control-oriented thematic investments in middle-market private companies across wide-ranging transaction types and sizes and a wide industry focus.

Helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses develop and commercialize advanced technologies that will be created or manufactured in Colorado. Projects can receive up to $250,000.

Senate Bill 22-193 Air Quality Improvement Investments authorizes the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) to provide financial assistance in the form of reimbursement-based grants to eligible applicants for the implementation of voluntary industrial and manufacturing air pollutant emission reduction projects in Colorado.

Lunch and Chats are monthly industry specific lunches tailored toward different areas of business within Lakewood. Topics will include manufacturing, technology, real estate, construction, medical, hospitality entrepreneurialism, and more. Attendees will make valuable connections and share common experiences from the last few years. Topics of discussion include what is going right, what may be challenging for you and what solutions business owners have implemented to overcome those challenges.

As the world’s most active pre-seed investor, our portfolio is as diversified as our 9,000+ founders are unique — from HealthTech and FinTech, to Web3 and CleanTech; from Miami and Silicon Valley to Lagos and London.

The City provides assistance to facilitate business growth and development. Economic Development staff evaluates company qualifications based on acombination of the following considerations: Wage levels, sales tax generated, number of employees, and size of private investment, alignment with City’s strategic goals, and type of business.

Whether you’re a small business looking for an easy and affordable way to advance your business or a college student looking to refine skills and build out your portfolio, Energize Colorado and Parker Dewey can help! Projects include but are not limited to building a new website, advancing SEO capabilities, or managing social media marketing, Energize Colorado connects small businesses with a solution.

Lakewood’s experienced businesses owners have invaluable wisdom to share with new entrepreneurs as they begin their journey. Mingle with a Mentor assists our women- and minority-owned business owners to do just that. Women or minority business owners who have been in business for at least two years are invited to participate as mentors. Women or minority business owners, who have recently opened their businesses or have been in business for less than a year, are invited to join the program as mentees.

The Opportunity Zone program is a federal incentive that encourages long-term private investments in designated low-income communities by giving investors tax benefits for investing in real estate projects and operating businesses

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Sequel provides venture funding for early stage technology businesses. Sequel manages $400 million in capital and specializes in Healthcare, Internet and Enterprise IT, Clean Technology and Internet-based services.

Our Data Center Design Assistance program provides free, comprehensive services to identify energy and cost-saving strategies for your new construction or major renovation project.

We pioneered the private equity mining investment space 25 years ago, and have been partnering with investors and mining firms to build strong, successful, and sustainable businesses that strive to produce superior returns to all stakeholders.

Thrive Workplace is a local coworking company that provides flexible workplace solutions and additional support services for individuals and growing businesses in the greater Denver area. Elevate your work environment with a robust selection of on-site amenities and thoughtfully designed spaces, while joining a diverse community that fosters collaboration and innovation - helping you succeed in both business and in life!

We have completed our pilot and hope to bring this program to the community in 2024. The program matches 2nd stage businesses (in the Golden area) with advisors to help them get to the next stage/level of business. It is intended to primarily assist businesses that are already up and running successfully, but need some support to grow and excel to the next level. It is a partnership program of the Golden Chamber of Commerce, Traxion, and the City of Golden. For information, contact info@goldenchamber.org

Genesee Labs Coworking is a shared workspace nestled in the foothills between Golden and Evergreen. Private and open offices allow remote workers and entrepreneurs to work independently-together!

The Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) facilitates business growth by offering a variety of financial assistance and tax credits for businesses in targeted industries. These programs allow businesses to start, expand, renovate, or relocate in Arvada.

We invest in more than your business — we invest in you! We focus on the whole entrepreneur, helping you build strong foundations both personally and professionally to create impact for your business, your household, and your community.

Traxion Venture Network provides business owners and founders with advisory services to support revenue growth, solving operational challenges, improved profitability and financial projections. Since 2016, Traxion has worked with 100+ founders and owners on operational execution, strategic planning, customer acquisition strategy and fund raising.

Private Equity Group exists to advance the financial goals of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and its members by building a growing, diversified portfolio of private market investments from early-stage venture capital to leveraged buyouts.

We take a highly personal approach to understand your business and vision for the next chapter, simplify the complexities of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and create unique solutions to help you sell your business, buy a company, or raise capital. Industries: Lower Middle Market; Manufacturing; Distribution; Business Services.

Capture value and leverage the relationships that Point B has developed, specializing in early-stage, growth-oriented companies.

Multi-region fund with investment area of focus Software Technology (AI, IoT, SaaS) in Colorado, USA and AgriTech in India.

From physical office space to unique virtual services, our menu of flexible, on-demand solutions is designed to take day-to-day administrative tasks off your plate.

Accelerate the commercialization and innovation of advanced industry products and services by building infrastructure for the advanced industries ecosystem. This program aligns private industry and research institutions to create public resources for the development of the advanced industries in Colorado.

The Colorado Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exemption allows Colorado manufacturers to claim an exemption on sales/use tax on purchases to be used in the manufacturing process. This includes:

Ingredients and component parts

Property brought into Colorado temporarily for testing, modification, or inspection

Gas, electricity, and other fuels

Machinery and machine tools

What the Entrepreneur Center offers: Start-Up Community Events Community & Market/Industry Resources & Connections Events and Workshops to Support Ideal Development Small Business Development and Start-Up Certificate Small Business Networking Opportunities Enhance your innovative prowess and cultivate your entrepreneurial spirit at Red Rocks Community College! The Entrepreneur Center at RRCC serves as a dynamic hub for business and project development, providing invaluable resources for both current students and alumni of the college.

Connects Workspace is a coworking space with two locations in Golden. We offer private offices, coworking space meeting rooms and event space.

Fisher Capital is a private equity firm that invests in entrepreneurial businesses and commercial real estate. Industries: Niche Businesses; Talented & Developed Management Team; Traditional Businesses & Real Estate.

Effective July 1, 2011 a refund of state sales/use tax may be available for commercial vehicles used in interstate commerce. The refund availability is dependent on allocated funds collected from certain fines. The refund is calculated based on the specific ownership tax on the vehicle and issued over 3 years. Annual funds are limited by §42-1-225, C.R.S.

Colorado allows refundable income tax credits for the purchase or lease of qualifying motor vehicles and trucks. In general, the credit is allowed for new electric and plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles and trucks that are titled and registered in Colorado, although several additional requirements apply.

ZJM Equity is a Denver-based private equity sponsor acquiring businesses in the small end of the middle market (minimum EBITDA of $2MM), offering buyouts, mature, middle markets, recapitalization, and growth investments.

Building a strong workforce starts in our schools. Join the coalition of business leaders with a vision to radically improve education and training outcomes for all learners.

The DDA seeks to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy technology in the downtown community. The desired outcome of this grant is to educate the community about energy consumption, while helping participants save money on energy efficiency and renewable energy installation and technology. The DDA will match 50% of project costs up to $2,500 per grant.

The 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.

Wheat Ridge Economic Development offers sales tax rebates to eligible Jefferson County businesses, encouraging investment, job creation, and economic expansion.

Xcel 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.

The 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.

The SAGE Sustainable Business Accelerator Grant provides project-related, financial assistance on a reimbursement basis, of sustainability upgrades and services, that facilitate cost reductions and support resource conservation and environmentally friendly business operations. The program reimburses 75 percent of eligible project expenses up to $5,000 per business, per calendar year.

Our mission is to cultivate a prosperous and growing community by promoting, supporting, connecting and advocating for Wheat Ridge business.

Xcel Energy offers Lighting and Equipment Rebates for Colorado businesses, providing financial incentives for upgrading to energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and other equipment to reduce energy costs and improve overall efficiency.

The Westminster Chamber of Commerce has been serving businesses in Westminster since 2013. Our goal is to continuously improve the business climate and build opportunities for growth in Westminster and surrounding areas. We accomplish this through programs focused on advocacy, economic development, events, and direct services to our members.

At no-cost, Jeffco EDC can create demographic, employment, and market data reports for your business.

The intended use for this grant is to stop, halt or prevent the deterioration of buildings and structures within the DDA boundaries, while providing a pleasant experience for downtown residents, businesses and visitors. The DDA will match 50% of project costs up to $2,500 per grant.

The TalentFound gateway connects businesses with the most relevant tools and resources of the Colorado talent development network, helping employers create their own unique paths to business success. Recruit skilled workers, train existing team members, and build your talent pipeline.

The 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.

Xcel 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.

For 50 years the Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly been serving the mountain community providing local business recommendations and community information. Our mission is to grow the local economy by building business and relationships, promoting the community and representing local concerns with our county government.

Red 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.

Jumpstart 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.

Manufacturer’s Edge has partnered with Tooling U-SME to offer high-quality, online training so manufacturers can maintain a competitive workforce and grow their organizations. A properly trained workforce can dramatically improve your bottom line through on-boarding and closing the skills gap faster, increasing quality output and reducing production time, boosting productivity by leveraging new skills and technologies, and minimizing risk and creating a safer environment for workers.

WTC Denver's certificate program equips Colorado professionals with essential international trade knowledge and skills for success in global business.

The 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 the EZ Investment Tax Credit. This credit allows businesses to claim a 3% tax credit for business personal property purchases. Find out if your located in an Enterprise Zone today by using our Interactive Address Look-Up Tool by clicking on the link below!

The 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 the EZ New Employee Tax Credit. This credit allows businesses to claim a $1,100 per net employee hired during the tax year.

Find out if your located in an Enterprise Zone today by using our Interactive Address Look-Up Tool by clicking on the link below!

A one-time $300 grant is available to City of Golden businesses that retrofit existing non-LED lighting fixtures to the LED technology. Often, the ROI of a complete lighting retrofit is less than one year. Interested businesses in the City of Golden area should download the City of Golden LED Business Grant Application for full details.

The 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 the EZ Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Tax Credit. This credit allows businesses to claim a $1,000 tax credit for each employee enrolled in an employer-sponsored health insurance program. This credit can only be claimed for the first two years a business is located in an EZ.

Find out if your located in an Enterprise Zone today by using our Interactive Address Look-Up Tool by clicking on the link below!

Get access to business and demographic databases by becoming a Jeffco Public Library member.

The 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 the EZ Job Training Tax Credit. This credit allows businesses to claim a 12% tax credit on eligible job training expenses.

Find out if your located in an Enterprise Zone today by using our Interactive Address Look-Up Tool by clicking on the link below!

Xcel Energy's Economic Development Rate offers discounted electricity rates for qualifying businesses in Colorado, promoting economic growth, job creation, and overall community development.

The 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 the EZ Research and Development Tax Credit. This credit allows businesses to claim a 3% tax credit on increased R&D expenditures.

Find out if your located in an Enterprise Zone today by using our Interactive Address Look-Up Tool by clicking on the link below!

The Job Training Incentive Grant provides financial assistance on a reimbursement basis, to encourage the hiring and training of a local workforce. The program reimburses up to $5,000 if hiring from an existing local workforce, or $6,250 if hiring a recent graduate from a Westminster institution. Qualifying applicant industries include: manufacturing, technology and innovation, financial services, aerospace/defense and business support services. Retail and restaurants are not eligible for this grant.

The 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 the EZ Commercial Vehicle Tax Credit. This credit allows businesses to claim a 1.5% tax credit on commercial vehicle purchases.

Find out if your located in an Enterprise Zone today by using our Interactive Address Look-Up Tool by clicking on the link below!

Connect2DOT 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, technical support, training, workshops, outreach, and events.

Lakewood 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.

Employers can post a job to the job boards for free on Connecting Colorado, which is a website managed by the State of Colorado.

The Colorado Startup Loan Fund provides loan capital to mission-based lenders to provide loans to Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners needing capital to start, restart, or restructure a business, and those who are not able to obtain a loan from traditional lenders. This is a revolving loan fund, meaning the dollars will be used to continue supporting new entrepreneurs as loans are repaid.

The 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.

Colorado 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.

The Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) will ensure all Colorado workers have access to paid leave in order to take care of themselves or their family during life circumstances that pull them away from their jobs, like growing their family or taking care of a loved one with a serious health condition. FAMLI will start providing benefits to employees beginning January 1, 2024. Most eligible employees will receive up to twelve weeks of leave. Those who experience pregnancy or childbirth complications may receive an additional four weeks.

This program fast-tracks Colorado businesses' global expansion, providing resources, mentorship, and connections to navigate international markets successfully.

The Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Program provides funding that promotes economic development through the management of materials that would otherwise be landfilled. Funds are available to support recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, source reduction, and beneficial use/reuse. Grants and rebates are overseen by the Pollution Prevention Advisory Board and its corresponding Assistance Committee.

The Employee Ownership Tax Credit is available to current Colorado-headquartered businesses and their employees to provide an incentive to establish employee stock ownership plans, worker-owned cooperatives, and employee ownership trusts. The tax credit covers up to 50% of a qualified business’ conversion costs for use on their state income taxes. To participate in the program, the applying business must be existing in Colorado for at least one year prior to starting their employee-ownership conversion and applying for the tax credit.

Jeffco EDC, in partnership with RMMA, recently created a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) for Jefferson County. FTZs are secured, designated locations in or near a U.S. Customs Port of Entry where foreign and domestic merchandise is generally considered to be in international commerce and outside of U.S. Customs territory. As a result, activated businesses in an FTZ can reduce or eliminate duty on imports and take advantage of other benefits to encourage foreign commerce within the U.S. For more information on Jeffco’s FTZ, please visit our FTZ page below.

In order to maintain flexibility, the AEDA Economic Impact Fund exists to provide financial assistance for special projects on a case-by-case basis. While this program does not have specific project qualifications, match funding requirements or funding limits, applications are heavily scrutinized to ensure public benefit and that the scope of the project is in alignment with AEDA’s economic development mission.

The Small Business Capital Projects Grant Program provides project-related, financial assistance on a reimbursement basis, to encourage the growth and retention of existing Westminster businesses. The program reimburses 10 percent of the costs of real property improvements or tangible property purchases up to $5,000 per business, per calendar year. New businesses may be considered for approval with an active Westminster business license and submittal of a current business plan.

Lakewood’s incentives are considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure there is clear public benefit to justify the incentive. Each incentive package is tailored to best fit the project it is supporting, including both expansion and relocation projects. Criteria that is examined includes: job creation, capital investment, public benefit, removal of blight and community investment. Contact Economic Development staff to discuss your expansion or relocation project.

Wheat Ridge Localworks offers the Business Improvement Loan Program to support Jefferson County businesses with low-interest loans, helping finance property improvements, equipment upgrades, and business expansions.

Dedicated Counseling staff with years of government procurement experience will help you understand how the market looks to your company and your industry will help with all the various registrations and certifications that are available and applicable to your company, including federal, state and local government registrations along with small business certifications such as Woman, Veteran or Disadvantaged Ownership, HUBZone and others. No need to dig through all of the sites manually, we'll assist at no cost to PTAC clients!

The Small Business Scholarship Program provides reimbursement of business training expenses to licensed Westminster entrepreneurs and small business owners/employers with 50 or fewer employees. The program reimburses 50 percent of the cost of tuition, fees, and required materials, up to $1,000 per business, per calendar year, after successful completion of courses. New businesses may be considered for approval with an active Westminster business license and submittal of a current business plan.

The Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center runs custom database searches in Connecting Colorado to source candidates for employers. They also work with their career coaches to promote positions to candidates that are best suited for your open positions.

Funding available to help women-owned, minority-owned and/or rural-based science and technology businesses access private resources for assistance with SBIR/STTR proposal development. Grant awards will be up to $1,000/business. Funding is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Preference will be given to businesses that have not received this grant in the past as well as those that are using service providers headquartered in the State of Colorado. Businesses must be a science and technology venture based in Colorado that is women-owned, minority-owned and/or located in rural Colorado to be eligible to apply.

WTC Denver supports immigrant entrepreneurs in Colorado with resources, networking, and guidance to foster successful international trade ventures.

The Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center can help you plan, coordinate and execute a job fair or hiring event. These events take place in the community, at your workplace or online. We even help spread the word about it to job seekers.