Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
Nationally Accredited Program
The Small Business Assistance Programs
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is dedicated to helping small businesses throughout Colorado achieve their goals by providing Free confidential counseling and various training programs. The SBDC combines information and resources from federal, state and local governments with those of the educational system and the private sector to meet the specialized and complex needs of the small business community. Regulatory, management, financial and marketing experts work in partnership to provide entrepreneurs with crucial information that can mean the difference between success and failure.
This partnership includes the State of Colorado, the US Small Business Administration, Colorado's institutions of higher education, the Colorado International Trade Office, local economic development organizations and local chambers of commerce.
SBA Counseling Form download
The Colorado SBDC Network in partnership with the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce presents:
The 4th Annual Small Business Conference for Veterans
| Location: | Date: |
Cheyenne Mountain Resort |
Thursday, May 14, 2009 |
7:30am – 8:15am
Breakfast
8:30am – 9:15am
Welcome, Color Guard
9:30am – 10:30am
Workshops
Track 1: Back to Basics: How SDVOB/SVOB’s Can Survive Tough Times
Track 2: Building a Foundation: How to Use Your Veteran Status to Obtain Contracts
Track 3: Working with the Government: Benefits of 8A Status for Contracts
10:45am – 11:45am
Workshops
Track 1: Back to Basics: Finance Options, Resources & Benefits for Veterans
Track 2: Building a Foundation: Building Contract Negotiation Skills
Track 3: Working with the Government: GSA Schedule
12:00pm – 1:15pm
LUNCHEON
Introduction:
Don Elliman
Director, Governor's Office of Economic Development
& International Trade
Keynote address:
Director, Governor's Office of Homeland Security
1:30pm – 2:45pm
Workshops
Track 1: Back to Basics: Networking and Coaching Tips
Track 2: Building a Foundation: When you need a Lawyer
Track 3: Working with the Government: Contract Solicitation Process
3:00pm – 3:45pm
Summary Session and Next Steps (Panel)
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Networking Reception (Cash Bar)
Presentations
Benefits of Socioeconomic Status for Contracts.pdf
Colorado SDVO DOD Contracting.pdf
Service Disabled Veteran Small Business_GSA.pdf
