Most people have innate entrepreneurial tendencies. We want to be problem solvers. We want to provide value for other people. And, in an ideal world, we want to get paid to do those things! The Ice House Entrepreneur Development Program can help you launch or grow a business. And especially now in times of uncertainty, we all need to learn how to overcome times of adversity. Ice House programming helps create highly resilient, resourceful, and solution-oriented individuals that can withstand resource-constrained environments. NEXT SESSION BEGINS JULY 8TH! We are hosting all classes virtually to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Dates: July 8th - September 9th When: Every Wednesday from 5:45pm - 7:45pm Where: Online via Zoom
Otros recursos COVID-19
A medida que evolucionan los desarrollos en respuesta a la propagación de COVID-19, sabemos que muchas pequeñas empresas tienen preguntas sobre las implicaciones dentro del lugar de trabajo, y las opciones de financiación que ayuden a impulsar sus negocios durante este momento difícil. En esta página estamos recopilando consejos y recursos relevantes como desempleo, licencia familiar remunerada, licencia por enfermedad remunerada, atención médica y más.
Colorado Mountain College
Colorado Mountain College Back to Business Consulting
In an effort to aid our local businesses and business professionals, Colorado Mountain College is offering no-cost coaching, live educational trainings and consultation services to in-district businesses (see CMC District Map) during this time of need. CMC Faculty are ready to support you in this time of need. Through connection to faculty, we are able to provide personalized answers to your questions, link you to resources and provide tools to get you back to business. CMC is offering free educational training and live webinars to get you back to business. We are enlisting the support of CMC faculty and community content experts in developing these educational resources.
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits
OnwardCO
Have you lost your job? One-stop resource for the people of Colorado impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic. How does OnwardCO work? 3 Simple Steps to Meet You Where You Are: Connect to Essential Life Services (Money, Food, Shelter, etc.), Spacer Image, Connect to Retraining Opportunities, Connect to Your Next Job
Area served: Colorado Audience:
Colorado University
CO Venture Forward
Whether you’re a small business owner or the founder of a high-growth startup, these are trying times. And it’s during these trying times that quick support and feedback from seasoned, battle-hardened mentors can make all the difference in your business operations. If you’re a seasoned business owner, your community needs you! Now more than ever, our shared business community here in Colorado needs help. As with any downturn, small business owners and entrepreneurs are working hard to keep the lights on and minimize the impact to their employees. It’s scary, particularly when you’re not sure if the decisions you’re making are the right ones. That’s where quality mentorship can help.
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Colorado Housing Industry Small Business Loans
Colorado Housing Enterprises provides loans to small-business owners who cannot access affordable bank loans. Our loans can be used for any business purpose: supplies/inventory, equipment, lease improvements, vehicles, purchasing a business, real estate acquisition and development and working capital. Fixed-rate, fully amortizing term loans. from $15,000 to $250,000. 6-9% interest rate -far lower than credit card rates and other non-bank lenders. Up to 15 year terms, with no prepayment penalty. Build your credit: all loans reported to credit bureaus. Loan products always offered in combination with free one-on-one business coaching.
Area served: Colorado Audience:
Innosphere Ventures Incubator Program
Accelerating the success of science and technology companies with a venture capital fund, a robust commercialization program, and facilities. We have locations in Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, and Castle Rock and continue to grow our presence year after year. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a strong mission to create jobs and grow Colorado’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Innosphere Ventures program focuses on ensuring companies are investor-ready, connecting entrepreneurs with experienced advisors, making introductions to corporate partners, exit planning, accelerating top line revenue growth, and so much more! While the Innosphere Ventures incubator program does not take equity in companies, the Innosphere Fund evaluates all companies to be considered for seed stage investments of up to $150,000 at the beginning of the company’s Innosphere engagement.
Area served: Colorado Audience:
Square Capital Loan Program
Eligible Square sellers can get access to business loans from $500–$250,000. Log in to your Dashboard to see if your business has a loan offer. Application only takes a few clicks and there are no long forms to fill out or long waiting periods. All loans are subject to credit approval. Applying won’t affect your credit score. If approved, your business loan is deposited in your bank account as soon as the next business day so you can put your money to work fast. Pay off your loan with convenient automatic deductions from your Square daily card sales so you never have to think about it. We just ask that it’s paid back in 18 months and that you hit your minimum every 60 days.
Area served: Colorado Audience:
Rockies Venture Club Pitch Application
RVC is one of the largest and most active angel groups in the country. In 2016 RVC investors funded 17 companies by syndicating with a nationwide network of angel groups that are a part of the Angel Capital Association, and local VCs. Every company that pitches with RVC is provided a complimentary pass Pitch Academy. This workshop is used by local SBDC’s and Colorado’s OEDIT Advanced Industries Grant Program. By working with a group of angels, your company only has to go through a due diligence process. The club’s professional due diligence team produces best-of-breed reports that are invaluable in syndicating with other individual angels and groups.
Area served: Colorado Audience:
Digital Undivided
digitalundivided (DID) Entrepreneurship Programs
digitalundivided (DID) serves as a catalyst for Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs, leading the development of programming that takes you from START to success. Whether you just have an idea or you’re ready to make the commitment to start your company, DID has a program for you. START: A virtual training program for those just getting started on their entrepreneurial journey. BIG: A fast-paced incubator program for high-potential, Black and Latinx women-led startups. CONFIDENT FOUNDERS: A leadership coaching program for Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs.
Area served: Audience: Small Business Owners
CRAFT Mentor Program
Colorado Rural Academy for Tourism (CRAFT) Mentor provides up to 50 free hours of mentoring for organizations or businesses wishing to advance a specific tourism-related goal or strategy. CRAFT Mentor exists to stimulate the development of high-quality cultural, heritage, agricultural and outdoor adventure tourism experiences for travelers in Colorado.
Duration: 50-hour timeframe determined by participant and mentor. Recommended for: Organizations, nonprofits, tourism-related businesses.
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits