Aurora
Hosted by the City of Aurora, The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located in the Aurora-South Metro region provides one-on-one advising, training, and resource referrals to support both start-ups and established businesses. Serving entrepreneurs and small businesses in Arapahoe and Douglas counties, the Colorado SBDC offers expert guidance in marketing, finance, and management to help businesses grow.
This center is proud to be the recipient of the 2024 National Small Business Development Center of Excellence and Innovation Center Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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303-326-8686
info@aurora-southmetrosbdc.com
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Start. Grow. Thrive.
Expert Business Guidance at Every Stage
- No-cost, confidential, one-on-one business advising from a network of approximately 300 business experts across the state.
- Essential training, events, and workshops, which are offered at no- or low-cost.
- A network of 14 service centers and over 25 satellite centers for convenient, local access to business support in all 64 counties.
- Specialized business support in areas such as financial management, marketing, business planning, and more.
- Statewide programs including Leading Edge, Exit Planning, Child Care, Marketing & Online Presence, and TechSource.
- Support for businesses at every stage, from dreaming up a first business plan to mapping an exit strategy.
- A variety of resources to help businesses start, grow, and thrive, including connections to community partners.
Initial Advising Session
New to the SBDC? Click the button to request your first advising appointment.
Follow-Up
If you’ve already met with an SBDC advisor, click the button to request a follow-up appointment.
Training
Contact us to learn and register for upcoming trainings or events to meet your needs.
Please note: We'll contact you within 2-3 business days after you submit your request.
Colorado SBDC
2024 Annual Report
The results are in. We're honored to have partnered with so many Colorado small businesses last year, contributing to their success and strengthening local communities. We look forward to providing even more support this year, empowering entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and achieve their dreams. Together, we can foster a thriving and resilient business landscape for Colorado.
Read 2024 SBDC Annual Report
Success Stories
Our Team
Ashvina Patel
Executive Director
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Laurie Womer
Associate Director
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Claudia Yanez
Associate Director
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Laura Lephart
Small Business Specialist
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Santia Gomez
Administrative Specialist
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Proud to Serve Arapahoe and Douglas County Businesses
Our Locations
Aurora-South Metro Main | Aurora
Aurora Municipal Center
15151 E. Alameda Parkway, #2300
Aurora, CO 80012
303-326-8686
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
By appointment only.
Aurora-South Metro Satellite | Castle Rock
ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus
4500 Limelight Avenue, #CR-105
Castle Rock, CO 80109
303-326-8686
By appointment only.
Aurora-South Metro Satellite | Englewood
Englewood Civic Center
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, CO 80110
303-326-8686
By appointment only.
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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.