Central Mountain
Hosted by Chaffee County, the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located in the Central Mountain region supports businesses across Chaffee, Lake, and Park Counties. At this center, we offer no-cost, confidential business advising tailored to your needs. Whether you're at the idea stage, starting up, looking to grow, or planning an exit, our local advisors and statewide mentors are here to support you every step of the way.
Our services are designed to be dream-focused yet business-minded, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to succeed. We're based in Salida, CO, and offer advising services by appointment.
How can we help you? Let's connect.
719-221-0374
info@centralsbdc.org
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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.
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
Jamie Billesbach
Executive Director
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Molly Gallagher
Client & Programs Coordinator
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Proud to Support Central Mountain Colorado
Our Location
Central Mountain Main | Salida
The Sherman Building Lofts
123 G Street, Suite 29
Salida, CO 81201
719-221-0374
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Appointment recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
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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.