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Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is creating an economy that works for everyone.

08/27/2026

💼 At DEDO, we offer resources to support Denver’s entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, check out these opportunities for Denver small businesses:

✅ BUILD (Business, Investment, Loan, Development) Denver Program ➡️ denvergov.org/BUILD
✅ Denver Legacy Business Program ➡️ denvergov.org/legacybusinessprogram
✅ Small Business Certification Webinars ➡️ denvergov.org/DSBO
✅ Denver BizHub ➡️ denvergov.org/bizhub
✅ and more!

Check out these opportunities and discover how DEDO can help you at denvergov.org/bizhub

08/25/2026

Applications Open! Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the Denver Legacy Business Program, which recognizes and celebrates longstanding, independent businesses that contribute to community character. Local small businesses that have been operating for more than ten years are invited to apply.

💡Learn more and apply by September 25 at denvergov.org/legacybusinessprogram. Application assistance is available now through September 22.

This program supports Denver Legacy Businesses with:
✅ Inclusion in the Denver Legacy Business Registry
✅ Business promotion and Denver Legacy Business marketing & branding
✅ Tailored support and referrals to resources
✅ A network of longstanding small businesses across the city

Join the list of designated Denver Legacy Businesses including Kokoro, Metropolis Coffee, Little Man Ice Cream, Ink Monstr, Dazzle, West Side Story, Babylon Floral Design Inc. and so many more!

Explore the Denver Legacy Business Registry: denvergov.org/legacybusinessregistry

08/20/2026

💈✂️ Meet Stan’s Downtown Barbers | | | | d e n v e r • c o — a Denver Legacy Business. Locally owned + family operated, with 40+ years of barber experience since 1983. Services include haircuts, face shaving + beard sculpting.

They are:
✨ Independently owned
✨ Located in four locations in Downtown Denver
✨ A part of Denver for over two decades

Applications for the Denver Legacy Business program are opening soon on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

We’re proud to celebrate all small businesses across Denver, including Denver’s Legacy Businesses with more than a decade of history and a lasting impact on our neighborhoods and city culture. ➡️ Explore Denver’s Legacy Business Registry at denvergov.org/legacybusinessregistry or use the link in bio.

08/19/2026

Last week, DEDO partnered with Denver International Airport to host the Denver International Airport (DEN) Annual Hiring Fair, connecting jobseekers with employers. More than 40 employers were on site, giving attendees the opportunity to explore a wide range of career opportunities across the airport.

If you’re looking for your next opportunity, Denver Workforce Development can help with:

✅ Resume building
✅ Interview preparation
✅ Job searching
✅ And more

DEN is a primary economic engine for Colorado and generates more than $47.2 billion for the region each year, making events like this an important pathway to high impact careers.

Learn about upcoming events and services at denvergov.org/workforce.

08/18/2026

Are you ready to pivot your career? The Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TECP) program supports jobseekers with customized career assessments, 1:1 coaching, and financial assistance to help you gain new skills and credentials in key Colorado industries:

🖥️ Cybersecurity
🚀 Aerospace
💡 Advanced manufacturing

Participants may go on to pursue roles such as cybersecurity analyst, IT support specialist, advanced manufacturing operator, and other opportunities in these industries.

🔗 Learn more at denvergov.org/TECP.

As part of the Denver’s Jobs Agenda, Denver Workforce Development supports residents by expanding access to job training, credentials, skill development, and pathways into quality careers with programs like TECP.

08/13/2026

👏 Denver Economic Development & Opportunity joined CU Denver to celebrate the announcement of their expansion plans to Independence Plaza as well as the announcement of a new Innovation Hub in partnership with DEDO and CU Denver to support small businesses, students and entrepreneurs in the heart of our city.

💡 This is just the beginning, as we will work closely with CU Denver and our partners over the coming months to develop a central space and programming where collaboration, learning, ideas and innovation come to life through mentorship, incubation and acceleration support, networking, workforce and talent connection and more - all with the goal to grow local businesses and invest in jobs, right here in Denver.

➡️ Read the full announcement here: https://news.ucdenver.edu/university-of-colorado-denver-city-leaders-unveil-independence-plazas-future-as-a-cu-denver-dedo-hub-for-students-innovation-and-industry/

📸 Pictured left to right: Adeeb Khan, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity Executive Director; Kourtny Garrett, Downtown Denver Partnership President & CEO; Mayor Mike Johnston; University of Colorado Denver Chancellor Kenneth T. Christensen; and Chris Hinds - Councilmember, Denver City Council District 10.

08/12/2026

Join DEDO and Colorado Enterprise Fund to learn about BUILD Denver, a new program offering affordable loans to undercapitalized Denver small businesses. Register for our upcoming in person information session at the Park Hill Innovation Hub on Thursday, August 20 from 4 – 6 PM at https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Economic-Development-Opportunity/DEDO-Events/2026/The-Monthly-Gathering

In alignment with the Denver Jobs Agenda, BUILD Denver supports eligible businesses with:

• Subsidized interest rates at 4.99%
• Loan amounts from $10,000–$350,000
• Business coaching focused on loan readiness
• Application assistance throughout the life of the loan

These loans help businesses invest, expand, and add jobs in our neighborhoods. Applications are accepted on a recurring basis.

Learn more at denvergov.org/build 💼✨

08/10/2026

📣 Applications are now open for Denver StartUp Academy! This program is a six-week, virtual program designed to provide early-stage entrepreneurs with the foundational tools to successfully “start-up” in the City and County of Denver.

This program supports early-stage entrepreneurs with:

⚫ One-on-one business advising
⚫ Access to city agencies, community partners, and local resources
⚫ Networking with various subject matter experts and more!

Apply by Friday, August 21, 2026, and learn more at bit.ly/DenverStartUpAcademy or use the link in our bio.

08/07/2026

The monthly Denver Economic Development & Opportunity newsletter is here! Read our August newsletter at bit.ly/DEDOAugustNewsletter26.

🔔 Want to get the DEDO Newsletter delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe now for future updates at bit.ly/DEDONewsletter.

08/03/2026

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur in Denver looking to grow your network, get expert advice, or connect with others in the community? DEDO hosts events year-round just for you. Here are a few that are coming up:

In-Person: Small Business Certifications
An interactive session designed to demystify the certification process and help you leverage it for real opportunities.
📅 In-Person | Thursday, August 6 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
➡️ Register at https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Economic-Development-Opportunity/DEDO-Events/2026/Small-Business-Certifications-From-Application-to-Opportunity

Webinar: Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Business in the City and County of Denver
Learn the basics of launching a business for emerging entrepreneurs, from navigating the regulatory requirements to local support.
📅 Virtual | Wednesday, August 19 | 10 – 11 AM
➡️ Register at https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Economic-Development-Opportunity/DEDO-Events/2026/Nuts-Bolts-of-Starting-a-Business

In-Person: Monthly Gathering @ Park Hill Innovation
The Monthly Gathering brings ecosystem partners together who support entrepreneurs across Colorado.
📅 In-Person | Thursday, August 20 | 4 – 6 PM
Register at https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Economic-Development-Opportunity/DEDO-Events/2026/The-Monthly-Gathering

Register for these events and explore more small business resources at bit.ly/dedoevents

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