Tag: Small Business
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Denver program aims to help small, locally owned businesses thrive
Applications opened Wednesday for Denver’s Family Business Preservation Program, which aims to support small, locally owned businesses with peer group guidance on strengthening business operations, mitigating involuntary displacement and increasing multigenerational business ownership. The program was developed by Denver Economic Development and Opportunity Office along with the Center for Community Wealth Building with feedback from…
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The story, and the woman, behind Denver’s Maria Empanada
“You’re not bankable.” Those words sparked a fire in Maria Empanada founder Lorena Cantarovici. The Argentinian immigrant who began making empanadas in her garage with friends has not only proven she – and more importantly her business plan – is bankable, Cantarovici never misses an opportunity to help other small business owners succeed. “She’s someone…
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House committee clears bill extending small business exception from destination sourcing tax law
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The first bill to be acted on in the 2022 General Assembly won a unanimous vote Thursday from the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee and is on the fast-track to the governor’s desk. House…
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New York-based Melio picks Colorado for U.S. expansion
Another tech company citing the culture in Denver as its main motivator announced expansion plans that could bring up to 250 jobs in the coming years. Melio provides an app-based payments platform for small businesses in the U.S. It’s currently headquartered in New York, with a research and development facility in Tel Aviv, Israel, and…
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Colorado business advocates to state legislators: Slow your roll
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Armed with a new study showing the fiscal impact of recent business regulations, Colorado business advocates from the Colorado Chamber of Commerce urged state legislators to “let businesses get back on their feet” before passing more. The study by the Common Sense Institute shows new…
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Second round of PPP loans: What to expect
Colorado community banks last week started submitting a flood of applications from business owners looking to get a piece of the estimated $284 billion earmarked for the new round of the Paycheck Protection Program loans. Local banking officials said the second round of PPP, part of a $900 billion stimulus package Congress approved weeks ago,…
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Douglas County opens small business relief program for local businesses
In an attempt to relieve some financial strain on businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Douglas County is taking applications for a new Small Business Relief Grant program. Restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, distilleries, caterers, movie theaters and fitness and recreation centers that generate less than $2.5 million are eligible for the program. Each establishment must…
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Larimer County offers COVID relief payments for small businesses
In partnership with local governments, Larimer County is offering one-time COVID-19 relief funds for small businesses that have been financially impacted by pandemic-related public health orders. Businesses must have experienced at least a 20% revenue reduction and include restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, distilleries, fitness clubs, sports centers, caterers and movie theaters. Fort Collins, Loveland and…
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CDPHE finalizes framework for 5-Star Variance Program
A statewide program that would allow certified businesses to operate at higher capacity limits than the COVID-19 dial allows will start accepting applications Friday. The “5 Star” Certified Business Variance Program by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rewards businesses that implement extensive safety measures that surpass the requirements from the public health…
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Adams County to expand mini-grant program
In response to Adams County’s stricter guidelines due to a spike in coronavirus cases, officials have expanded options to help those struggling due to the pandemic. The county, through its Community and Economic Development Department, announced the $5,000 rent/mortgage assistance category of their mini-grant program, to assist landlord’s struggling to recover rent. Previously the mini-grant…