The Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helps entrepreneurs build wealth in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. As part of the business community, we work with you to start and grow your business. We provide advice, training and resources that are both workable and worthwhile. 

“The SBDC helped me better understand and prepare my business plan. Growing up in a family business, a business plan was all about going with the flow. I never knew what a cash flow was, but support from the SBDC has increased my business knowledge.” – Thoa Nguyen

Meet Laura Lephart, the SBDC's new Administrative Specialist

Laura is an Aurora native. She attended Colorado State University and received her Bachelors in Natural Resource Tourism. When not working with small businesses, she enjoys trying new restaurants, skating and traveling.

She's friendly, calm, smart and helpful. So, contact Laura with your SBDC questions. She'll connect you the right information, resource, or a consulting appointment: 303-326-8686 or info@Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com.

Focus Fridays: The Food Industry

Friday, March 31st

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | FREE

A FREE one-hour interactive focus on restaurants, food trucks and other food-related businesses with guest panelists in the industry. Join the webinar to meet the panelists and ask them your questions.



• Hear from local food industry business owners on their highs and lows of business ownership.
• Hear how they decided to start and what they did to keep going in rough times.
• Do you wonder if you have blind spots in your business? You probably do, so learn from others in your industry.
• Ask your questions about business ownership from local entrepreneurs.

NOTE: This webinar is industry specific and NOT a networking event. Attendees' contact information will not be shared.

Your Business Roadmap

a virtual four-part business plan series

Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $100

Topics include Launching Essentials, Marketing Essentials, Cash Flow Essentials and Business Plan Essentials (putting the plan together). Each class includes a consultation by appointment to get specific questions answered and the opportunity to review drafts of your plan.

COST: just $100 -- sessions will be recorded and links sent following each session.

(An existing business, two years or more, may prefer to skip the first session, Launching Essentials; please contact the SBDC for a $25 discount: info@Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com)

Meet with an SBDC consultant without leaving your place of business or home. Free and confidential one-on-one consulting is by appointment. Contact the SBDC today and get your business questions answered.

The SBDC can refer you to experts in such areas as manufacturing, certification and government contracting, international trade, franchising and more. Schedule an appointment to learn more.

A Grateful SBDC Client!

The Aurora SBDC team has provided friendly and laser-focused advice to help me continue to improve the customer experience of my business. I am grateful for their support and availability to answer questions and provide resources.

- Rhoda Johnson, Image Brand Strategist, Rhoda Design Group

https://rhodadesigngroup.com

Questions? Send a message to the SBDC:

www.Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com

info@Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com

(303) 326-8686

Para Servecios en Español

(303) 326-8808