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Denver Opens Cannabis Social Equity Technical Assistance Program Published on June 23, 2022 Denver opens its first Social Equity Technical Assistance program for aspiring entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. The 10-week training sessions aim to increase access to ownership in the industry. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Business Licensing, Economic Development & Opportunity, Marijuana Information, News, Press release, Social Equity and Innovation
Denver Releases $5M in ARPA Funds for Small Business Grants Published on May 16, 2022 American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide cash grants in addition to technical assistance from local capacity-building providers Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Economic Development & Opportunity, News, Press release, RISE Denver
City Helps Family Businesses Thrive Across Multiple Generations Published on May 11, 2022 Denver’s microbusinesses and the families and employees who built them to gain guidance, support, and succession planning Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Economic Development & Opportunity, News, Press release
Webinar: Understanding Certification 19 Jul 2022 A series of sessions to understand the process of obtaining certification with the City and County of Denver. 4 more dates Tagged as: , Free event, Training, Virtual Event
DSBO Equity & Empowerment Council Virtual Meeting 30 Aug 2022 The DSBO Equity & Empowerment Council (DEEC) seeks to create fair and equitable opportunities in which small, disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses of all sizes may succeed in the City and County of Denver’s expenditure of public funds. 1 more date Tagged as: , Free event, Training, Virtual Event
Business Coffee & Conversations: Virtual Connections 14 Sep 2022 This informal online gathering will help attendees gain a broader understanding Denver’s entrepreneurial resources and will spotlight a community partner. 2 more dates Tagged as: , Community Network Event, Free event, Training, Virtual Event
Workshop: The Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Business - 2022 Series 21 Sep 2022 Starting a business can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Join this one-hour virtual workshop to learn the basics to get your business off the ground. 3 more dates Tagged as: , Free event, Training, Virtual Event