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Mancos Business e-News | Jan. 24, 2022
Mancos Launches Economic Development Website
The new website focuses on providing resources and incentive information for Mancos small businesses, startups, and those looking to relocate.
Colorado Has Recovered 89% of Jobs Lost During COVID-19
Colorado’s unemployment rate declined to 4.8%, the lowest since the start of the pandemic. A lot of new economic data poured in Friday to give us a better sense of how the state’s recovery is going.
Have You Completed the Mancos Visioning Survey?
Mancos would like to hear from residents and business owners about issues pertinent to our future. Please fill out this quick survey before the January 31 deadline.

Highlights
SCAPE Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs
Take your bright idea to the next level through the SCAPE program. Learn about this 6-month business support program, who should apply, the benefits and commitments. Applications for the next cohort are due Jan. 31/
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Startup Colorado: The Rural Entrepreneurs' Network
For local entrepreneurs and Mancos small business owners: Have you joined the Startup Colorado Network for rural entrepreneurs and small business owners? See what's happening in your neck of the woods today.
Ideas and Advice
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10 Small Business Goals for the New Year
Another year of bookkeeping, marketing, manufacturing, fundraising, and logistical challenges stands before you, the small business owner—yay? It’s not too late to set some 2022 goals.
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What to Do When You’re Stuck in the Survival Zone
Covid-19 has led to nearly two years of loss, fear, isolation, and gnawing uncertainty about the future. Add to that the impact of other social issues and the problem is clear: Demands on our energy are exceeding our capacity.
Upcoming Workshops
Marketing Strategy Basics

In this workshop, SBDC looks at the key elements of marketing and what you need to know to get started. 

Where: Southwest Colorado Center of Innovation
When: Feb. 8, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Cortez Leading Edge - Class #1

This strategic planning series is an intensive hands-on course designed to help entrepreneurs with starting and operating a small business. The course will help both start-up and existing businesses. 

Where: Cortez Welcome Center
When: Feb. 22, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Resources
117 N. Main Street
Mancos, CO 81328
Phone: 970-533-7725
Fax: 970-533-7727