Starting a Business in El Paso County

We are committed to supporting small business owners who are often shut out from financing. We're helping their businesses thrive.

We help Colorado’s small business owners get access to affordable loans and lines of credit with flexible rates and terms.

We can help you reach new heights with your business, whether you are a for-profit or nonprofit. We even have unique programs for manufacturers, rural businesses, and healthy food grocers.
Using a variety of resources, CHFA's Community Development team partners with lenders and economic developers to provide you with the financing you need for future growth. We know strong communities make strong economies and we are proud to play a role.​​​​​

Funding business dreams, vitalizing communities. DreamSpring is an award-winning nonprofit organization that increases access to credit, makes loans, and provides a community of support to help entrepreneurs realize their dreams.

WHO WE SERVE
We are builders and innovators focused on serving Colorado’s smallest businesses including BIPOC, women, veteran, and rural-owned businesses in underserved areas.

Hello Alice is a free platform designed for AND by small business owners. We're here to guide and support you at every turn on your adventure in entrepreneurship. We work on behalf of over one million small business owners like you to secure relevant business solutions and funding opportunities for you and your business.

PPRDC was originally formed to provide low interest loans to small businesses located within a six block area of Colorado Springs’ Westside. Since that time, PPRDC has been certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide the 504 Loan Program. The Old Colorado City Historical District stands as a national example of how public and private funds can be combined to improve an area targeted for redevelopment.

Today, we’re excited to announce that business grants are now available to all new RMMFI entrepreneurs as part of our core capital offerings. With our newest capital product, Launch Grants, entrepreneurs completing Business Launch Boot Camp will receive a $2,000 grant to support their business startup and operation. Boot Camp graduates will continue to have access to Launch Loans, as well, to provide additional support as their businesses become operational.
Along with our Launch Grants, we are also introducing new loan limits in recognition of inflation and increases in the cost of living and doing business in Colorado over the past ten years. We are increasing the limit on our Launch Loans from $2,500 to $3,500 and on our Thrive Loans from $5,000 to $7,000. Our Growth Loans will now start at $7,001 and will continue to have an upward limit of $75,000.

The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.

Federal Grants

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Government Grants and Loans

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works with statewide partners to create a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. Under the leadership of Governor John Hickenlooper, we strive to advance the state’s economy through financial and technical assistance in support of local and regional economic development activities throughout Colorado.

Programs and Funding

As a division at OEDIT, the MBO is strategically placed to leverage relationships with other teams within OEDIT that span every type of business and every type of business owner in every industry imaginable.

Grants

At Colorado Enterprise Fund, we believe that every small business dream should have a chance at becoming a reality.
That's why we started as a nonprofit in 1976: to expand access to capital and offer flexible terms to business owners when traditional lenders couldn't.
Today, we're proud to help accelerate Colorado's vibrant and innovative small business community, fuel our economy, and work with inspiring entrepreneurs like you.

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