Parker Economic Development

Is your business located in Parker, Colorado? This free program requires just an hour of your or a representative from your business' time.

To have a business spotlight video, we at Parker Economic Development will schedule a one-hour time slot for a professional marketing firm to come and film an interview with a representative from your business. Additional footage, a professional headshot, and photos of your business will also be taken during the hour time frame.

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

The Colorado Revolving Loan Fund provides loans that help small to medium-sized Colorado businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These loans range from $5,000 to $750,000. These loans are intended to provide startup and working capital that will help create and retain jobs across the state of Colorado.

Colorado Small Business Development Center

A guide to start-up success, the Colorado Business Resource Book has been distributed to entrepreneurs across Colorado and the nation since 1998.

Town of Parker

Parker Economic Development works to foster an environment where businesses can thrive. Find resources for existing businesses, information on available properties, help with working with the Town of Parker and more.

P3 - Partnering for Parker's Progress

Parker's Urban Renewal Authority can offer assistance for businesses in one of Parker's three urban renewal areas. Visit their website to learn more.

P3 - Partnering for Parker's Progress

Parker's Urban Renewal Authority offers matching funds of up to $6,250 per project for businesses in one of Parker's three Urban Renewal Areas looking to improve the exterior or landscaping of their business.

Town of Parker

The Town of Parker works with businesses and organizations to develop relationships through sponsorship opportunities. Contact the Town's Special Events Coordinator at 303.805.3253 to get started.

Parker Chamber of Commerce

Networking opportunities, events, and more. The Parker of Chamber provides members with opportunities to connect with other businesses and customers.

Downtown Business Alliance

A group of over 60 independant business owners in downtown Parker that meet monthly to focus on stimulating and improving members exposure, markerting, and overall business.

Colorado Small Business Development Center

Helps small businesses grow and prosper through consulting services, training, and connection to resources.

Arapahoe/Douglas WORKS Workforce Center

Provides a variety of no-cost services to help employers meet their recruitment goals and ensure a qualified workforce.

Douglas County

DCL for Business has specially trained business librarians offering services to fit your business needs from market informaiton, competitve intelligence, data on industry trends, sample business plans, and more.

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

International Trade Readiness for Small Businesses online training course provides a peek into resources available through our partners at the World Trade Center Denver to reach international markets.

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

The Bid Advance Response Program is a 6-month mentoring program to help small minority- and women-owned businesses understand and win government bids. This highly-competitive program consists of group-based training and one-on-one guidance to prepare small businesses wanting to enter or expand their market into government contracting opportunities.

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

The Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive is for business expansion or relocation projects for which Colorado is in competition with at least one other state and the company has received a commitment of local government funding that matches any requested state government incentives. The incentive provides a cash payment over five years to companies that create and maintain new permanent jobs in Colorado.

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant (formerly the Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant) helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job training for employees.

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

To learn more about the benefits and employee ownership options, the Employee Ownership Office has produced an introductory course. This is a free online course available on demand and accessible to Colorado-headquartered small business owners interested in investigating employee ownership.

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

The Colorado Employee Ownership Office establishes a network of training, support, education, and consulting for businesses considering employee ownership structures. The office brings together partners including employee-owned businesses, attorneys, financial and accounting professionals, and other employee ownership organizations.