Business Resources

General Economic Development Resources

  • Business Douglas County: http://www.douglas.co.us/business/
    This county-hosted site provides information for those interested in doing business in Douglas County, as well as resources for those companies already located in the county.  Information includes demographic & business climate data, county maps, individual community information, current business news, and site ready projects.
  • Douglas County Economic Gardening: http://www.douglascountyeg.com
    The Douglas County Economic Gardening program is a resource for those small- to medium-sized businesses in the county that have strong growth potential.  The program is designed to provide businesses with competitive analysis, market research, resource referrals, and at no cost to the business!
  • Douglas County Libraries – BizInfo:  http://douglascountylibraries.org/Research/iGuides/SmallBusiness
    Douglas County Libraries has a specially trained team of business librarians to help you build your business.  Start-up business guidance, research, and resource referrals are provided at no charge.
  • Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade:  www.advancecolorado.com
    The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade offers a host of programs and services tailored to support business development at every level. They include business retention and relocation services, business finance and incentive programs, the Colorado Tourism Office, the Colorado Council on the Arts, the Colorado International Trade Office, the Colorado Small Business Development Centers, minority and women-owned business services and economic research.
  • Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation – www.metrodenver.org
    The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (MDEDC) is a regional economic development entity in which many area economic development groups have joined together to represent, and further, the interests of an entire region.  MDEDC works to create a competitive environment that attracts companies and jobs to the Metro Denver area.
  • Southeast Business Partnership – www.sebp.org
  • Colorado Small Business Development Center Network – South Metro Denver: http://www.smallbusinessdenver.com/
    Part of a statewide network of 14 centers, the South Metro Small Business Development Center offers business consulting & training for new and existing businesses.  The SBDC Network is a cooperative venture between the State of Colorado, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and local communities.
  • SCORE Colorado: www.scoredenver.org
    SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business.  SCORE provides free counseling and low-cost workshops.

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