Supporting BIPOC Entrepreneurship

The CCWB Small Business Team works with local BIPOC-owned microbusinesses to strengthen their position and growth through culturally responsive business support and connection to new markets.

Culturally Responsive Business Support

Family Business Preservation Program

Eight-week educational series for business owners which strengthens and preserves locally owned business in order to build generational wealth.

Capacity Building Workshops and Programs

Timely and relevant workshops to reinforce your business growth (i.e. tax prep, certification process, RFP support, BidNET, etc.)

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1-on-1 Coaching

Free ongoing thought partnership and collaboration to identify needs, connect to resources and new markets, and reach your goals.

Connecting to New Markets

Where to Get Started

ShopBIPOC

A free online directory for BIPOC*-owned local businesses in Colorado to connect with new customers (individuals and institutions) who want to intentionally spend money in alignment with their values.

*BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, & People of Color

Working with Congregations

Equity Exchange

Connecting to congregations that focus their spending to embody their social and racial justice values by purchasing needed goods and services from local, BIPOC, immigrant, women, LGTBQ, and veteran-owned businesses in their communities.

Working with Anchor Institutions

Feeding Anchors

Education series for BIPOC caterers to learn how to work successfully with place-based institutions (universities, hospitals, municipalities, congregations, values-driven organizations) throughout the Denver Metro Area.

Eat.Local.Foods (move to Feeding Anchors breakout page)

Introducing food vendors who are ready to take on work with institutions to procurement professionals at those institutions.

Small Businesses Resources and Access to Capital

Resource Compass

Search for small business technical assistance programs and providers throughout the state of Colorado with this easy to use tool developed by Energize Colorado.

Community Development Financial Institutions

Find lending and crowdsourcing options that are available throughout the State of Colorado from Community Development Financial Institutions and other capital raising organizations.