Who’s the best? You decide. The race to bragging rights as the Best of Aurora 2021 starts here: click and nominate your favorite, restaurants, athletes, brews and more.
It's fast and easy.
Nominations: January 25-February 12 | Final Voting: March 15-April 2
Rules:
- One vote per person per category for each round
- Voters must provide a valid email address to be entered
- You are not permitted to fill out or submit ballots on behalf of others
The Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center is proud to be a supporting sponsor -- helping existing and new businesses succeed!
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FUNDING OPTIONS
SBDC Lunch & Learn on the Federal Economic Aid Act
Meet with SBDC financial consultant Laurie Womer for an informational webinar about current pandemic funding, the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL): Wed., February 10, 12:00-1:00 PM -- FREE (register here)
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Guest speakers from local banks, nonprofit lenders and alternative funding sources will help explain and answer questions about small business funding opportunities for existing businesses. Individual sessions @ $45/webinar:
What Do Banks Need to Consider Your Loan Request?
- with Ent Credit Union, Independent Financial, KeyBank, Midwest Bank
What Funding is Available Besides Bank Lending?
- with CEDS Finance, Colorado Lending Source, Colorado Enterprise Fund, DreamSpring
If Lenders Say NO, What’s Next?
- Invoice Lending/Factoring: Bruce Dawson, Liquid Capital of Colorado
- Bootstrapping: Neil Pollard, SBDC Certified Consultant and Instructor
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PPP Forgiveness Q&A with a CPA
Need questions answered about PPP Forgiveness?
Meet virtually with Brad Whitten, CPA, Pikes Peak Financial Group.
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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.
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Nueva Fecha:
¿Qué necesito para empezar mi negocio? (Partes 1-3):
Martes, 23 de febrero, 2, 9 de marzo, 4PM-7PM, $150
• Identificar tipos de clientes y sus preferencias de compra
• Identificar recursos, actividades comerciales y conexiones esenciales
• Identificar costos, fuentes de ingresos y ventas
Llame al 303-326-8692 para más información.
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LEADING EDGE™ Start-Up Essentials (4 sessions):
Tuesdays, March 9,16, 23 and 30, 6PM-9PM, $200
Launching Essentials, Marketing Essentials, Cash Flow Essentials and Business Plan Essentials (putting it all together). Entrepreneurs with a completed flexible business plan are more likely to succeed past the start-up phase. Taught by SBDC certified consultant and instructor Neil Pollard.
A great value at just $200 for the series, or, $60/session (register here).
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Does Your Marketing Need to Pivot?
Wed., February 24, 6PM-8PM, $45
This webinar will focus on what elements of marketing you need to adjust to a new world (register here).
- Are there products or services you could offer that would meet a higher demand?
- Is your target market the same during the pandemic?
- Is your marketing message addressing the needs of the market?
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Training Series for Engineering & Professional Services Firms (5 sessions)
For all engineering-related professional services
(surveying, environmental, construction management)
Mar 10: Keys to Growing a Successful Transportation Consulting Firm (register here)
Apr 14: Marketing Tips for Engineering & Professional Services Firms (register here)
June 9: Creating Winning Proposals & Submitting to CDOT (register here)
July 14: CDOT Prequalification & Master Price Agreement (register here)
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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!
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DOUGLAS COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS EXPO
Monday, February 22nd, 1PM-2PM, Free
Douglas County is host to this resource and economic update in conjunction with Arapahoe/Douglas Works! and the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center. Hear from the U.S. Small Business Administration Colorado District Office and about several small business programs with small business resource partners.
Keynote Speaker: Patrick Holwell, Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
The State of the Douglas County Economy
Informational Breakout Sessions:
The Douglas County 5 Star Program
Resiliency Resources for Small Business
Workforce Development Resources for Employers
Lending Options for Small Business
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FUNDING AND OTHER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES |
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Small businesses: Keep informed about funding programs through your local governments. Link to FAQ doc.
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Submit first and second draw loan applications to your local participating SBA lender--your bank or a nonprofit community lender. Visit www.SBA.gov/PPP for details on both draws.
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- 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
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More eligibility requirements...
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Send a message to the SBDC today:
Email is best; working remotely most days
(303) 326-8686
(303) 326-8808
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