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CITY PROGRAMS
Business Façade Improvement Program - Business & Contractors Networking
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity has launched its Business Façade Improvement Program (BFIP) to support small businesses in the enhancement or repair of their storefronts. The program offers grants between $25,000-$75,000.
This event brings together businesses applying to the BFIP and general contractors, who could potentially be their partners as they tackle their improvement projects. We encourage small and minority- and women-owned businesses to attend and learn more about the BFIP and collaboration opportunities with potential grantees.
If you have any questions, email Alejandro Garcia, BFIP program manager, at Alejandro.Garcia@denvergov.org.
Date and time: Mon, November 28, 2022, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MST
Location: Montbello Recreation Center 15555 East 53rd Avenue Denver, CO 80239
On Sale Nov 7 at 8:00 AM
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City investments in priority neighborhoods support business challenges
DENVER – With a volume and diversity of business-building programs larger than it has ever delivered, Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) through its Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization division (NEST) is pumping resources into Denver neighborhoods to help vulnerable small businesses thrive and grow. A range of funding streams, including federal dollars, has made it possible for the city to deliver highly targeted programs addressing specific business obstacles faced by neighborhoods or industries.
“Individual business needs are as different as our local owners are diverse, and this is an opportunity to bring innovative and creative programs forward to support our local businesses in new ways,” said Mayor Michael B. Hancock. “We’re moving fast and delivering relief where it is needed most.”
The city’s new $2.15M Neighborhood Activation Program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), has made its first 22 local grants in less than 90 days. With NEWSED Corp. as a nonprofit partner, DEDO’s NEST staff created a streamlined application form, evaluated more than 135 proposed projects, and has awarded $1,999,550. Activation projects funded include a screening of the film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" that will occur in Five Points; the Globeville Art & Music Festival; and the Leyendas Festival, planned for Westwood. Event details are underway as the grantees arrange for staffing and supplies.
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$15M Malone Fund to accelerate Minority- and Women-owned businesses
Launched with 1 percent of the city’s retail marijuana sales tax rate, a new investment program proposed by Mayor Michael B. Hancock and led by Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is designed to mitigate the discriminatory capital environment faced by local minority- and women-owned businesses, opening up their access to investors, grants or loan funds that are essential to building long-term viability and wealth. Click here for more information!
CITY EVENTS
City and County of Denver: Understanding Certification
The Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) offers free monthly webinars for small businesses interested in learning about obtaining certification with the City and County of Denver.
These sessions cover several topics including:
• Overview of the DSBO program
• Certification types and benefits,
• Required documentation
• Importance of NAICS codes
Date: November 8, 2022
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Virtually in Microsoft Teams
Register
Taking Flight at DEN - Virtual Outreach
The Taking Flight at DEN Virtual Outreach is a 75-minute presentation (Q&A) covering the multiple opportunities currently listed on the DEN Forecast. Prospective/current DEN contractors and vendors looking to learn about DEN's business opportunities are welcome to join! This event will feature opportunities for the following certification types ACDBE, MWBE, and SBE.
Date: November 10, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Register
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program
The Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program provides technical assistance and small grants to Colorado small businesses to help businesses legally establish themselves. The program provides 3 training sessions and a small reimbursable grant of up to $1,200 per business to help apply the training. For more information, visit the program information page.
Type: Technical assistance and grant
For: Small businesses
Amount: Up to $1,200 per business, first come first served
Program dates: Rolling
Coming Soon! Accelerate Apprenticeship Grant
Accelerate Apprenticeship Grants encourage employer adoption of registered apprenticeship in the state of Colorado. Receive up to $7,500 in grant funding!
Employers not yet involved in a registered apprenticeship receive:
- $5,000 once they register their own or join an existing apprenticeship program and hire an apprentice
- $2,500 once they retain an apprentice for six months
- Assistance from the OFOW to register or join an existing apprenticeship program
Applications will be collected on a rolling basis and funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out. Funding is provided via the Innovation, Diversity, and Equity in Apprenticeship (IDEA) Grant and is available through 3/1/2025.
The online application is anticipated to go live on November 18, 2022.
The Office of the Future of Work will be hosting a virtual informational session on November 15, 2022 at 1:00pm MT. The session will be recorded and posted on this website along with all questions that were answered for future applicants to review. Register for this webinar.
The Office of the Future of Work values ensuring accessibility for all those who participate in our activities and events. If you are in need of accommodations (such as ASL interpretation or language translation) please email apprenticeship@state.co.us with your request at least 7 business days before the date of the event.
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