Entrepreneurs
Current Colorado Public Health Order
Our leading guide, for businesses and citizens alike, is understanding and staying in compliance with the current public health order for our region set forth by San Juan Basin Public Health.
What Does this Mean for Entrepreneurs?
This sector is fluid, it doesn't fit in one category, and that's why we like being entrepreneurs. Because now is the time for innovation and ideation, no matter the stage of your business, we want to support and advocate for the thinkers, doers, and folks who want to take this opportunity to start something new. The community organizations below are here to help, please reach out to any of these organizations to help answer your specific questions.
The Southwest Business Development Center (SBDC)
Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs (SCAPE)
Best Practices & Strategies
The above organizations are working together to help with strategies on how to best serve our entrepreneur community. Here are some good jumping off points and resources:
Business Planning and Pivoting
Now is the time to focus on your business plan and the potential need to pivot. These resources can help you through your planning and pivoting session.
Reopen your Business Energize Colorado
Online Executive Education: Navigating COVID-19
Marketing and Business Series
Marketing and operations are a huge component to your success. Take advantage of these free series and events to help execute your plan.
SWCODA Marketing Webinar SeriesSBDC EventsChamber Events
Weekly Calls Regional from Startup Colorado
Work Opportunities
Are you a solo-prenuer or creative looking for work during this time? Here are some opportunities in addition to resources to find freelancers.
Colorado #COVID Talent Network
Upwork Remote Work Resource Center
Upwork Freelancer List in Durango
Relief
There are opportunities out there for funding, like this large list from OEDIT
UpWork Work Together Talent Grants
CREATIVE LOAN FUND with Durango Creative District and First Southwest Community Fund
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we will now be offering low-interest emergency loans through the Creative Loan Fund with First Southwest Community Fund. These loans will be at 2.5% with no payment for the initial 90 days. Please visit durangocreativedistrict.org/loanfund OR FSWCF.org/Covid19 to learn more about available funding for small business and nonprofits.
Toolkit
Colorado Safer At Home Guidance Best Practices for All Businesses
Face Covering PDF
PDFS of Face Covering City Ordinance
Self-Certification Social Distancing Business Form
Fast Signs COVID-19 Health & Safety Signs
Hyper Hygiene PDF to Print
Tell Us More.
Economic Recovery and stability is a community-wide effort. Responsibility lies equally across business owners, civic leaders and citizens. Tell us more about who you are and send us any feedback, questions or missing resources.
