Cutting Edge Resources, With You in Mind

UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET AROUND YOU

We help you make smarter, data-driven decisions from day one. Our sophisticated data 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. Learn more about our resources below!

RESOURCES, READY TO GO.

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Starting

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.
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.
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.
download the small business self-assessment form
The Colorado Office for Economic Development and International Trade has a wealth of resources to empower you to take the first step; from workshops, business development news and info, to research and specific, no-cost advising, OEDIT is a great resource to stay plugged into, and to engage with.
Veteran Resources
US Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
www.va.gov/osdbu
US Department of Defense – Office of Small Business Programs
www.acq.osd.mil/osbp
US General Services Administration
http://www.gsa.gov
Change Corps
www.changecorps.org
VBOC
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-centers-vboc

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Financing

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.
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.
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.
The CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Resiliency) Loan Fund is a statewide program that provides working capital loans to Colorado small businesses. It promotes small business growth, saves jobs, and helps support the Colorado economy.
Launched in 1958, the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program has a long history of success helping small U.S. businesses access long-term, patient capital for growth and job creation. Administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the SBIC program utilizes the talent of experienced private investment fund managers to achieve critical public policy objectives.

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Growing

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.
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.
The Larimer S.B.D.C is strategically designed to help ease access to resources and information that will help turbo-charge your business growth.
At The Warehouse, we have been “in the trenches” of startups and have successfully come out the other side. For the last 10 years, we have worked along side companies looking to succeed beyond the incubator stage. We connect tomorrow’s innovative companies with a road map for success. Our programs provide access to experienced mentors and education, proximity to other industry-leading organizations, and the flexible space you need to grow.

OPEN SOURCE RESEARCH

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DEMOGRAPHICS

One of the most important aspects to starting, growing, and succeeding in business; demographic research let’s you gain an understanding of your economic community, and helps you find the ideal customer in your market.

By collecting and analyzing data from a variety of government and private sources, we're able to create detailed, informative profiles for every city in the United States. From crime rates to weather patterns, you’ll find the data you're looking for on City-Data.com.
The State Demography Office provides population estimates and forecasts for Colorado’s regions, counties, and municipalities developed by the State Demography Office and the U.S. Census Bureau.
You can access data visualizations, data spreadsheets, data lookup applications, data spreadsheets, data links, and technical documentation by topic or geography.
The Colorado Information Marketplace (CIM) is the central online home for state open data, giving the public greater access to public data and increasing transparency in government operations. By opening up public data, Colorado is providing fuel for entrepreneurs, researchers, and citizens to build innovative solutions and create insights.

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INDUSTRY

Industry research is crucial for businesses as it provides a deeper understanding of the market, competition, and overall landscape. It helps in making informed decisions, identifying opportunities, and mitigating risks. By analyzing trends, market dynamics, and competitor strategies, businesses can refine their business plans, adjust strategies, and ultimately improve their competitive edge.

A curated list of open research resources on the Internet. Includes data repositories, research code sharing sites, innovative academic search engines, etc.
DataBank is an analysis and visualization tool that contains collections of time series data on a variety of topics. You can create your own queries; generate tables, charts, and maps; and easily save, embed, and share them. Product of the World Bank.
Statistics of U.S. Businesses (SUSB) is an annual series that provides subnational economic data for U.S. establishments with paid employees by establishment industry and enterprise size.

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BUSINESS RESEARCH DATABASES

STATISTA

CONSUMER BEHAVIOR & INDUSTRY TRENDS
Statista is a leading statistics portal for market data, market research, industry trends, and consumer behavior.
Gale: Business Plan

BUSINESS READINESS & SAMPLE PLANS
Gale Business: Plan Builder is a step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit.
PITCHBOOK

VENTURE CAPITIAL TRACKING & MARKET RESEACH
PitchBook is the leading resource for comprehensive data, research, and insights spanning the global capital markets.
PLACER.AI

FOOT TRAFFIC & CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS
Placer.ai is a location intelligence platform that provides businesses with insights into foot traffic and customer behavior at physical locations.
DATA AXLE

DATA ANALYTICS & MARKETING
Data Axle offers a wide range of data and technology solutions to businesses of all sizes, including business and consumer data, marketing solutions, and data management services.
SIMPLY ANALYTICS

MAPPING, ANALYTICS, & DATA VISUALIZATION
A web-based mapping, analytics, and data visualization application that includes demographic data, consumer spending data , and D&B's Premium business directory.
ESRI BUSINESS

LOCATION-BASED MARKET INTELLIGENCE
ESRI Business Analyst helps you make smarter decisions for market planning, site selection, and customer segmentation by combining demographic, business, lifestyle, spending, and census data with map-based analytics.
COSTAR

COMMERICAL REAL ESTATE & MARKET ANALYTICS
CoStar provides industry-leading commercial real estate information, analytics and news that delivers unparalleled insights into capital markets.
LIGHTCAST

WORKFORCE, INDUSTRY & SKILL BENCHMARKING
Lightcast data helps communities spotlight competitive strengths and illuminate pressing needs, so you can take action to unlock growth and opportunity.