Starting a Business

Resources And Guidance For Small Business

We mean BUSINESS!!! Entrepreneurs are always welcome! The Colorado River Valley is a fast-growing pro-business community that welcomes new business development. Want to start a business in the area? Make the Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce your first stop! We offer the follow “tool box” of information to get you started. Too much information to wade through? Sit down with us for some one-on-one start up tips.

Checklists for Starting a Business

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• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• Small Business Administration (SBA)

Business Guides - Start-Up to Business Growth

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• SBA Business Guide
• SBDC Colorado Business Resource Book
• SCORE Simple Steps

Business Plan Guidance

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• SBA template
• SBDC business plan outline

Grants, Loans and Other Funding

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• Colorado SBDC Programs
• Colorado Enterprise Fund
• Small Business Administration
• Northwest Enterprise Zone

Business Consulting and Other Resources

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• Colorado SBDC Network
• Score.org
• American Family Business Accelerator Program

Sales Tax Licensing

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• State of Colorado
• City of Rifle– call 970.665.6446
• Town of Silt – call 970.876.2353
• Town of Parachute – call 970.285.7630 ext. 104

Business Licenses

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• Town of Silt
• Town of Parachute
• City of Rifle