Catalyzing change for a more resilient and equitable small business ecosystem
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WHO WE SERVE
We are builders and innovators focused on serving Colorado’s smallest businesses including BIPOC, women, veteran, and rural-owned businesses in underserved areas.
Small Businesses
Get financial support, access to programs, and business advising.
Volunteers
Join the 650+ volunteers who brings their skills to build programs.
Partners
Collaborate with us to share and co-create solutions for the small business ecosystem.
Donors
Continue to support the work we do.
WHAT WE DO
Our Recent Initiatives
Energize Community Program
Provides $20k in low-interest loans and funding readiness education for 4 communities.
Frontier Knowledge Rural Workshop Series
Covers a wide range of topics for rural-based small business owners through a weekly webinar series.
Women-Owned Businesses Community
Brings together over 1,000 business owners across the State through a collaborative community
Latest News
Supporting Solopreneurs In the Wellness Industry
At Energize Colorado, we know that solopreneurs play a key role in the small business ecosystem. We also know that…
August is Black Business Month
In Colorado, we are always proud to be the fastest growing state for Black Immigrants, but especially during Black Business…
Two Events Aimed to Bridge the Gap between Small Businesses and Local Resources
Small business owners have a lot to manage – renting space, staffing, invoicing – the list goes on. At Energize…
Celebrating the Leaders Who Make Our Work Possible
At Energize Colorado, it is no secret that our volunteers are the key to our success! This month we recognized…
Energize Colorado launches the next round of Gap Fund Loans to deliver capital to targeted communities across Colorado
Energize Colorado Invests $5.7M into Communities Across Colorado Business owners in East Colfax, Southwest Denver, Pueblo County and the Child…
Measuring the Factors that Determine Resilience Capital
In a recent article, we shared the story of how the Small Business Resiliency Index (SBRI) was created by a…
ABOUT US
We work with community partners
Built on a foundation of collaboration, we deliver impact through partner organizations who share our mission. Working with the entire ecosystem of small business support partners, we co-create new solutions and scale ideas, including advocating for structural changes necessary for long term resiliency.
We deliver impact to Colorado’s small business community through People, Programs, and Funding
650
People
Volunteers engaged since 2020
29
Programs
Launched with statewide partners
$43M
Funding
Directly deployed in loans and grants
VOLUNTEER
Coloradans helping Coloradans
Our projects are led by forward-thinking leaders and powered by seasoned volunteers from across Colorado. Volunteers bring knowledge as company builders, community leaders, and industry experts who help to identify new gaps and create innovative new practices.
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