A CITY of resources. A CITY OF growth.
The City of Loveland's Business Development Center is proud to unveil a suite of powerful data analytics tools designed to empower local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and even city entities. By leveraging cutting-edge databases, the LBDC can now provide unparalleled insights into market research, customer behavior, and industry trends, giving Loveland's businesses a distinct competitive advantage.
We help you make smarter, data-driven decisions from day one. Our sophisticated data analytic tools provide deep insights into the local market, consumer demographics, and economic trends, giving you a competitive edge. When it comes to finding the perfect location, our site selection experts offer comprehensive support, guiding you through available properties and zoning to ensure your business is perfectly positioned for success.
Navigating the administrative side of business development can be daunting. That's why our dedicated advisor is here to serve as your partner, streamlining processes and coordinating with various departments to keep your projects on track. We are committed to removing barriers and providing a clear path forward, allowing you to focus on what you do best—innovating and growing your business.
Even more daunting can be accessing and discovering chances at capital, investments, and loans. With our community partners, State-wide funding partners, and ability to connect you with the right people, the LBDC is well positioned to help you navigate what’s best for your business, and most important, what’s best for you.
In Loveland, you'll find more than just a place to do business; you'll find a community that is fundamentally committed to your long-term prosperity. Let us help you feel at ease, confident, and empowered on your journey to success. Find out more about our resources below!
Starting
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MyBizColorado was specifically created to help new businesses get up and running and become part of the Colorado economy. It creates a single system for new businesses to interact with multiple state agencies responsible for new businesses, including the Secretary of State’s Office, Department of Revenue, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Regulatory Agencies and Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
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SCORE Denver offers FREE business advice, small business workshops, and numerous templates and tools to help you start or grow a business. With a focus on financial planning and niche-area knowledge, SCORE is a great component of small business advising and support for our community.
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Starting a business is risky, but understanding the risks and reducing them through careful planning can improve the chances for success. It’s wise to be fully aware of the implications of owning your own business, including the affect it will have on you and your family. We recommend that you carefully analyze your reasons for starting a business, and ask yourself how it will fit with your family and your lifestyle.
Click Here to Download the Small Business Checklist
Finacing
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Colorado Enterprise Fund was created in 1976 to expand access to financing and offer flexible terms to business owners when traditional lenders couldn't.
Loans vary in size from $10K to $1,000,000, and we have assisted more than 9,500 Colorado small businesses and counting.
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RMMFI creates the space for communities and people of all backgrounds to realize their unique potential through the power of entrepreneurship. We invest in entrepreneurs’ personal and business development through a proven mix of classroom, coaching, capital, and community.
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We are a non-profit that provides long-term, responsible business loans to underserved and low-income communities in Colorado.
B:Side Fund’s priority is on increasing accessibility and transparency in small business lending to provide a pathway for wealth generating opportunities.
Growing
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A key partner that understands Loveland’s business needs, the Chamber’s mission is to provide high-value opportunities and activities for our investors by helping them build their business, strengthen relationships, market their business, and develop as community leaders. We also educate our investors on new business and marketing strategies, and serve as their voice in legislative affairs.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration has a suite of tools and resources to help established business owners gear into the growth stage. Proving access to research tools, venture funding, and helping establish processes for federal contracting, businesses looking for functional growth have a lot to gain from the S.B.A.