Across Metro Denver, BIPOC business owners face persistent barriers to growth and success. These challenges aren't accidental – they stem from decades of discriminatory policies and systemic inequities that have limited access to capital, education, and economic opportunity. Today, these historical barriers continue to impact BIPOC entrepreneurs' ability to secure contracts, access new markets, and receive culturally responsive business support:

Key Statistics:

$1.4%

Only 1.4% of Denver area businesses are Black-owned, despite Black residents making up 6% of the metropolitan population

[Denver Post, 2022]

11.6%

Hispanic individuals own just 11.6% of Colorado businesses while making up 19.8% of workers

[SBA Office of Advocacy, 2022]

$13T

Fair lending to Black entrepreneurs could have generated $13 trillion in business revenue nationally (2000-2020)

[Citigroup, 2020]

Why CCW?

The Center for Community Wealth (CCW) transforms barriers into opportunities through direct, culturally responsive support for BIPOC business owners. Our team brings deep expertise in supporting minority-owned businesses, combining lived experience with proven strategies to help entrepreneurs overcome barriers and achieve sustainable growth

What sets us apart:

Growing network of institutional partners committed to supplier diversity
Culturally responsive approach that honors your experience and expertise
A track record of helping businesses expand their market reach
Tailored support that addresses both immediate needs and long-term growth

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For Business OWners

Get support to grow your business or explore employee ownership.

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For Anchor Institutions

Partner with us to align your spending with community wealth building.

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For Community Members

Invest in transformative economic change.

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For Supporters

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Our Strengths-Based Approach

Building successful BIPOC-owned businesses requires more than just technical support or market connections. Our three core services work together to create the conditions for lasting success: we develop your capacity to compete for larger opportunities, connect you to new markets, and ensure you have the resources to sustain growth.

We help you build the capacity to access new opportunities and sustain growth through three core services:

Market
Development & Growth

We work to create new business opportunities through:

Connections to institutions seeking to diversify their vendors
Support with proposal and bidding processes
Industry-specific market insights
Relationship building strategies

Culturally Responsive Business Support

Our experienced team provides:

One-on-one business coaching
Technical assistance for contracts and expansion
Market readiness assessment and planning
Industry-specific training and resources for catering, construction, skilled trades, and facilities maintenance businesses