Southwest
Hosted by Fort Lewis College, the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Southwest Colorado offers business advising and training that maximizes the economic potential of entrepreneurs in Archuleta County, Dolores County, La Plata County, Montezuma County, San Juan County, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe.
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helps both new and established entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed. The local center offers free guidance in all aspects of starting, financing, and managing a small business to help you reach your full business potential.
How can we help you? Let's connect.
970-903-5424
shepherd_m@fortlewis.edu
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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 about 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 services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to legal residents and citizens in the US.
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
Proud to Support Southwest Colorado
Our Locations
Southwest Main | Durango
Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation
835 Main Avenue, Suite 225
Durango, CO 81301
970-903-9311
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
By appointment. Walk-ins to schedule or for information are welcome.
Southwest Satellite | Cortez
Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce
31 West Main Street
Cortez, CO 81321
970-903-9311
By appointment only.
Southwest Satellite | Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce
105 Hot Springs Boulevard
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-903-9311
By appointment only.
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Thank You to Our Supporters
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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.