Protected: Building the Foundation for a Long-Standing Small Business Ecosystem 
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Capital Absorption Task Force
On April 29th, 2022, Energize Colorado convened a group of leaders from Colorado’s small business ecosystem. Including nonprofit lenders, technical assistance providers, philanthropic organizations, and state leadership, this group represented the diversity of Colorado’s small business ecosystem. Kicking off with Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Office Executive Director Pat Meyers, the discussion …
Applying for a Loan 101
Get step-by-step support on the documents you need to successfully apply for a loan. We understand that applying for loans can be overwhelming – especially for small business owners who already handle every aspect of a business. That’s why we’ve put together step-by-step instructions on the documents you need to successfully apply for a loan.
New Webinar Series: Mental Health is key to Success
It is no secret that small business owners are facing mental health challenges with rising depression, anxiety, and lack of sleep – all while trying to keep their businesses afloat. Bupa Global’s Executive Wellbeing Index, concluded more than three-quarters of business leaders (78%) have experienced poor mental health since the pandemic, exacerbated by pressures on …
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Two Years in the Making
March 23 marks Energize Colorado’s Second Anniversary and is proclaimed Energize Colorado Day by Gov. Jared Polis. Society as a whole has experienced the rollercoaster of events since March 2020, but at Energize Colorado, we are proud of all the progress we have made towards building Colorado’s small business ecosystem. We are pleased to announce …
Partners in the Digital World: Announcing a New Collaboration with the Cyber Readiness Institute and RMMFI
To be more resilient, it is more important now than ever for small businesses to digitize many parts of their business. For small business owners, that includes having an online presence through a website, maintaining a customer database, and enabling purchasing through a digital shopping cart. With small businesses currently accounting for 53% percent of …
Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship All Year Long
March 1 marks the end of Black History Month, but at Energize Colorado, we believe that our learning, exploration, and celebrations of Black culture should continue all year long. Black entrepreneurs have made an indelible impact on the small business landscape across our country. Faced with the most extreme barriers to market entry, their resilience …
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Energize Colorado Fosters Innovation in Colorado’s Child Care Community
Child Care in Colorado is in crisis – but ten providers are innovating a brighter future. In December, ten businesses from across the state completed Energize Colorado’s first Child Care Innovation Intensive. The intensive provided a rare opportunity for child care providers to explore, develop and test new ideas to radically shift the way their childcare …
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