Business Resources
Looking for help with permitting or licensing, or to learn more about grants or startup support? Browse our business resource guide below. Don’t see what you need? Contact our office and we will find you an answer.
City of Aurora Bid Opportunities
Bidnet Direct
Aurora uses the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System to manage bid opportunities.
Colorado Revolving Loan Fund
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT)
The Colorado Revolving Loan Fund provides loans that help small to medium-sized Colorado businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive
OEDIT
Supports business expansion or relocation projects where Colorado competes with other states.
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
OEDIT
Helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job training for employees.
Colorado Business Resource Book
Colorado Secretary of State
Step-by-step guide to starting a business in Colorado.
Bid Advance Response Program
OEDIT
Mentoring program helping minority- and women-owned businesses compete for contracts.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA
Provides counseling, capital, and contracting support for small businesses.
SBA 7(a) Loan Program
SBA
Loans for working capital, equipment, and real estate.
SBA Microloan Program
SBA
Loans up to $50,000 for small businesses and childcare centers.
IRS Small Business & Self-Employed Center
IRS
Tax filing and compliance resources.
Grants.gov
Federal Government
Portal for federal grant opportunities.
Export-Import Bank (EXIM)
EXIM
Financing tools to help U.S. businesses export products globally.