Colorado SBDC serving Larimer County

We know summer in Colorado is precious — and we know you’re out there making the most of it.

For the business owner who’s hiking Horsetooth in the morning and checking invoices by evening, our on-demand workshops were made for you.

Log on whenever it fits your life. Learn what your business needs.

A few of our upcoming on-demand classes:

AI Curious: Create Your First AI Policy
Business Startup Essentials
AI Curious: Prompt Like You Mean Business
AI Curious: Using AI for Financial Analysis & Insights

Explore our entire on-demand offerings from Larimer SBDC on our website.

Enjoy the summer you earned.

It’s mid June: Time for a Business Health Check
You’re halfway through the year. Six months down, six months to go.

Quick assessment:
* Are you on track with your goals?
* Is revenue where you expected?
* What needs to change in the second half of the year.

The good news? You still have 6 months to make course corrections that matter.

Our advisors can help you:
✓ Understand where you stand
✓ Identify what’s working (and what’s not)
✓ Create an action plan for the next 6 months

No cost. Confidential. Expert guidance.

Schedule your mid-year check-in:
📞 970-204-8600 | [email protected]

Your business has decades of credibility, loyal customers, and deep community roots. That’s a social media advantage no new brand can fake.

All you need is a strategy.

Join the Larimer SBDC on June 16th in Estes Park for Morning Mugs Networking followed by a workshop on turning your experience into a social media presence that actually works — without spreading yourself thin.

🗓 Tuesday, June 16th | 8:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Estes Valley Community Center

Leave with a 30-day plan you can put into action immediately.

Event is FREE we just ask that you pre-register.

A friendly reminder that summer hours are now in effect at the Larimer SBDC.

This summer, our office will close at noon on Fridays.

Monday through Thursday, we’re available during regular business hours.

If you have questions, need to schedule an advising session, or want to connect with our team, we’re here to help.

Reach us at [email protected] or (970) 204-8600 — and enjoy these summer afternoons!

This is what small business friendly looks like in a community - people learning how to plan and set it up. Thanks Roger for leading the class last Saturday!

Three years in business and ready to take it further?

Join the Larimer SBDC for a four-part in-person series built around the pillars of sustainable growth — vision, people, operations, and long-term value.

🗓 June 17 | July 15 | August 19 | September 16
⏰ 2:00 PM | Desk Chair Workspace

Each session includes peer discussion, guided exercises, and one concrete action item.
Stick around after for an optional rooftop networking social hour.

Co-facilitated by Hope Hartman, Roger Funke, and Mike Gugliatto.

Partial scholarships available for Loveland based businesses due to support from The City of Loveland and all others due to support from the Colorado Finance & Housing Authority (CHFA.) 

Contact [email protected] for more information.

There’s still time to sign up!

Join us this Saturday, May 30th for our Business Startup Bootcamp — a hands-on, 3-hour workshop designed to take your business idea from concept to reality.

🗓 Saturday, May 30th | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📝 Registration deadline: Friday, May 29th

What you’ll walk away with:
✅ A clear roadmap for officially registering your business (state, local, licenses & legal entities)
✅ A completed Business Model Canvas — your one-page business plan
✅ A marketing plan framework to reach your customers
✅ Budget fundamentals to keep your finances on track
✅ Knowledge of how the Larimer SBDC can support you every step of the way

This workshop is filled with real information, interactive activities, and the tools you need to move forward with confidence.
Don’t let your idea stay just an idea let’s get started together to make it a reality.

Are you still looking for ways to start or improve your business?

Check out our upcoming programs and workshops.

These sessions are designed to help business owners develop competitive and effective proposals for government and corporate contracts.

🌟 Atención proveedores de cuidado infantil 🌟

Dirigir un negocio de cuidado infantil requiere más que amor y dedicación: requiere habilidades financieras sólidas para prosperar a largo plazo. Acompáñenos en esta serie de talleres GRATUITOS en vivo por internet, creados especialmente para proveedores de cuidado infantil. 📈

💡 Lo que aprenderá:
✔Instrucción en vivo de expertos con sesiones de apoyo personalizado.
✔Cómo establecer metas SMART para su negocio.
✔Creación de un flujo de caja y asesoría individual.
✔Fuentes de financiamiento y herramientas de sostenibilidad.

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