March 17, 2021
Yes, it's St. Patrick's Day, too. Wear your green AND celebrate small business with us! It's #SBDCDay

¡Feliz Dia de los Centro de Desarrollo para Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC)!

Here are a few facts about how SBDC's have made a difference:

  • Serving more than half a million small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Fiscal Year 2020, America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) rose to the occasion during a time of unprecedented challenges.
  • The America’s SBDC Annual Report showcases the work of the 62 state and regional SBDCs that form America’s nationwide network of SBDCs -- 15 centers in Colorado.
  • When small businesses succeed, our communities and our nation succeed. Almost half of all private sector employees work for small businesses, and small businesses account for 65 percent of net new job creation in the United States.
  • See the America’s SBDC Annual Report online at www.sbdcimpact.org. Learn more about SBDCs on the America’s SBDC website.

“Sirviendo a más de medio millón de pequeños negocios y emprendedores durante el 2020, los Centros de Desarrollo para Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) han estado a la altura de la ocasión durante este tiempo de desafíos sin precedentes.” 

One of the Aurora-South Metro SBDC 2020 Success Stories, Aurora AutoPros, made the national SBDC annual report for Colorado! ...or read the full story here.
Prepare For Taxes in English - March 17, 4PM
Preparándose para los Impuestos - 18 de marzo
LEADING EDGE™ is the business planning flagship program for the State of Colorado.

LEADING EDGE™ INFO Sessions
Executive Director Marcia McGilley will inform you about current programs, including the LEADING EDGE™ Strategic Planning Series for both existing and new businesses, as well as for home-based child care.

Thursday, March 18th, 10:30 AM, FREE | Register here




LEADING EDGE™: Entrenamiento para negocios de cuidado de niños basados en casa
(Partes 1-6):
Miércoles | 7 abril - 12 de mayo | 6:00-8:30 PM, FREE
En esta clase, usted aprenderá técnicas y estrategias para manejar las finanzas, el mercadeo y las operaciones de su negocio:
  • Establecerá su modelo de Negocio
  • Aprenderá a maximizar sus ingresos
  • Entenderá sus Costos y aprenderá a minimizar sus gastos
  • Entenderá como utilizar los medios sociales para promocionar su negocio

Llame al 303-326-8808 para más información.
Pre-register for webinar instructions, updates and reminders.

Note that a start-up workshop is required prior to consulting for entrepreneurs in
business for one year or less. Take Leading Edge™ Start-Up Essentials, or, register for the free Fired Up: I Want to Start a Business!
FUNDING AND OTHER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
Submit first and second draw loan applications to your local participating SBA lender--your bank or a nonprofit community lender. For general information, visit www.SBA.gov/PPP. New deadline for PPP: May 31, 2021.


Watch the On-Demand webinar on PPP Forgiveness with a CPA, Free (register here).
The SBA has now provided more than 3.7 million small businesses, collectively employing more than 20 million people with $200 billion through the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Eligible small businesses can apply for an EIDL until Dec. 31, 2021.
  • Must have been in operation as of Feb. 29, 2020
  • Venue or promoter must not have received a PPP loan on or after Dec. 27, 2020
  • Obtain a DUNS number.
  • Register in the U.S. government’s System for Award Management, SAM.gov. Watch the video tutorial that guides you through the process: www.sba.gov/svogrant.
  • More videos, helps and eligibility requirements...
Send a message to the SBDC today:
Email is best; working remotely most days
(303) 326-8686

(303) 326-8808