About Colorado SBDC
Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Your Partner in Small Business Success
As the State Director for the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC), my focus is to help businesses build a stronger future. We're here to help you get ahead of tomorrow's challenges by nurturing your entrepreneurial dreams and grounding them with sound business practices.
With 14 service centers and over 25 satellite centers, we bring expert advice right to your doorstep, no matter where you are in Colorado. We dive deep into essential topics, offering confidential, one-on-one advising on everything from nailing your business plan and securing a loan to mastering digital marketing and supercharging your growth.
But we're more than just advisors—we're community builders. Through workshops, conferences and events, we bring fellow entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and even investors together to create connections that we hope will serve you throughout your journey.
Ready to take your business to the next level?
Connect with your local Colorado SBDC service center. Our no- or low-cost services are designed to give you a clear path forward and the confidence to succeed.
Hannah Krieger
Colorado SBDC State Director
3 Things That Set Us Apart
1. Nationally Accredited
The Colorado SBDC is the only statewide, nationally accredited program to serve all 64 counties. Every five years, we undergo an accreditation process with America's Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) to audit our programs, services, and operations to ensure we're performing at a high standard of quality and effectiveness.
2. Blueprint for Success
Since 1987, the Colorado SBDC has guided entrepreneurs and business owners through every stage of business - from launch through growth to exit. With a network of approximately 300 business experts, the we deliver no-cost, confidential one-on-one advising, essential training, and vital connections to community resources.
3. Measurable Impact
The Colorado SBDC is the only statewide network that provides clear, measurable results on the support we deliver. Our annual impact reports show real numbers. From new businesses started and capital secured to jobs created, and sales growth achieved, our track record of success speaks for itself.
Our Mission Is Simple
Expert Guidance for Every Stage
At the Colorado SBDC, we empower entrepreneurs and business owners to successfully navigate their full business lifecycle—from launch through growth to exit—by delivering impactful advising, actionable training, and essential connections to community resources.
Community Rooted At Heart
Your Success is Our Success...And we wouldn't have it any other way.
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The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is Colorado’s most trusted business resource. We empower businesses to launch, advance, and thrive, ultimately fueling innovation, strengthening local economies, and driving economic vitality across the state. Since 1987, the Colorado SBDC has been the state's only nationally accredited, go-to resource for entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage. With 14 Service Centers, over 25 Satellite Centers, and a network of approximately 300 business experts, the Colorado SBDC delivers no-cost, confidential one-on-one advising, essential training, and vital connections to community partners.
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Colorado SBDC is a partnership between the State of Colorado, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the Small Business Administration (SBA), Colorado’s institutions of higher education, local economic development organizations and local chambers of commerce.
This program is supported by Federal Funding.