Southwest
The Southwest Colorado SBDC, located at the Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation in Durango, 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.
Our goal at the SBDC is to help emerging and existing entrepreneurs start, grow and prosper through free guidance in all aspects of financing, developing and managing a small business. Let us help maximize your business potential.
970-903-5424
shepherd_m@fortlewis.edu
No-Cost, Confidential, One-on-One Business Advising and No-or-Low-Cost Training
- Each of our SBDC centers have business advisors ready to serve you with local, regional knowledge and whose experience and areas of expertise can best assist you
- Advising is not only no cost and confidential; it is tailored to your business needs
- Our advisors can discuss a wide range of business opportunities and challenges, and provide specific, in-depth assistance
- All advising sessions are by appointment only
- Trainings, events, and workshops are either no-cost or low-cost
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.
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
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.
Appointment recommended. Walk-ins 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.
Thank You to Our Partners
Thank You to Our Supporters
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