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Does an entrepreneur actually get a lazy day in summer? Hopefully, you give yourself a break and enjoy some time away from the office. Maybe a company picnic or a retreat in the sunshine or a quick trip to the lake? Whatever it takes to clear your mind, plan to give some clarity to your business goals. The SBDC is here to help. Request an appointment today: (303) 326-8686| info@Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com. |
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August's theme for the #ShopLocalColorado campaign is BACK TO SCHOOL. The #ShopLocalColorado toolkit provides resources and campaign materials, with a new theme each month, to encourage Coloradans to shop local.
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Take the LEADING EDGETM Strategic Planning Series
Webinars available in English and in Spanish for both the existing and new entrepreneur.
Click on the title to pre-register for webinar instructions, updates and reminders.
Four-part series, Thursdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 6PM - 9PM, $200
1) Launching, 2) Marketing, 3) Cash Flow and 4) Business Plan Essentials (Register here)
Partes 1-6: miércoles, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 de septiembre y 6 de octubre
6:00 - 8:30 PM -- seminarios virtuales ¡Gratis!
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER:
Wednesdays, August 4 - September 29 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
ZOOM (in-person sessions based upon class input)
Sign up today and get 75% off the normal program cost. FREE if you graduate!
A program of Connect2DOT and the City & County of Denver
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Three-part series, Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19
With support from the Town of Parker
- Develop a social media marketing plan in three sessions;
- Recognize which social media platforms are the best for your business;
- Learn how to use these platforms to increase your sales and customer base.
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Curso de tres semanas: jueves – 14, 21 y 28 de octubre | 5PM - 7PM | $99
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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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Training Series for Engineering & Professional Services Firms (5 sessions On Demand @ $20/webinar)
For all engineering-related professional services, including
surveying, environmental, construction management
Keys to Growing a Successful Transportation Consulting Firm -- ON DEMAND (register)
Marketing Tips for Engineering & Professional Services Firms -- ON DEMAND (register)
Maximizing Indirect Cost Rates -- ON DEMAND (register)
Creating Winning Proposals & Submitting to CDOT -- ON DEMAND (register)
CDOT Prequalification & Master Price Agreement -- ON DEMAND (register)
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Receive one-on-one, confidential, virtual consulting from experts in many areas of expertise: strategic planning, marketing, cash flow and financial analysis, pricing and cost projections, business plan review, business turn around, government contracting and bidding, and more.
NEW Business Librarians with Arapahoe Libraries and Douglas County Libraries - certified SBDC consultants - for market research, demographics, statistical data, business lists and more. Sign up with the SBDC at no charge for consulting, and request a business librarian.
If already a client of the SBDC, please contact us: 303-326-8686 or email info@Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com. Otherwise, please register as a client at the website (click the button below).
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The City of Englewood is committed to providing you with additional resources and assistance necessary to be a successful business in Englewood, including a potential scholarship for any of the LEADING EDGETM fee-based courses. To apply and for more information, click HERE.
Join us for the Englewood Small Business Resource Expo
Wed., September 22nd, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Presented by the City of Englewood, the Greater Englewood Chamber and the Aurora-South Metro SBDC.
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11th annual Advance Colorado Procurement Expo
October 7, 2021
IN-PERSON EVENT
Hyatt Regency Conference Center, Aurora, CO
* Showcase your goods and services to government agencies and other potential buyers;
* Attend workshops and network with over 100 businesses;
* Meet procurement professionals to learn how to best sell your goods and services.
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Current RFP Opportunities:
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Network with a top-ranked construction manager/general contractor - virtual Coffee with the Contractor, August 5th, 8:30 AM -- ale.spray@mortensen.com
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SBA will extend the first payment due date for disaster loans made in 2020 to 24-months from the date of the note and to 18-months from the date of the note for all loans made in the calendar year 2021.
Questions on SBA COVID-19 EIDL and disaster loan payments can be answered by email at DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov or by calling SBA’s Customer Service Center:
1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339). Ask to speak with a loan officer, provide all pertinent contact information and include your loan number.
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SBA streamlines forgiveness process for most PPP loans
For borrowers whose lender is participating in direct forgiveness, you can use the SBA portal to apply after August 4, 2021. Direct forgiveness borrowers must use the SBA forgiveness portal. The questions you will be asked in the portal correspond to those asked on SBA form 3508S. Click here for a list of participating lenders.
For borrowers whose lender is not participating, you must apply through your lender. Your lender can provide you with either the SBA Form 3508, SBA Form 3508EZ, SBA Form 3508S, or a lender equivalent. Your lender can provide further guidance on how to submit the application.
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ACT NOW: Applicants may appeal grant denials, request award reconsiderations and awardees may seek supplemental funding. Window of opportunity ends mid-August.
The SVOG portal remains open and funding is still available for all eligible applicants.
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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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