Manufacturing Resources
In 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, which aims to restore American economic dominance and national security by empowering small manufacturers. The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is committed to supporting local manufacturers, providing them easy access to our statewide programs, local resources, vital community partners, and free and confidential one-on-one advising to help manufacturing entrepreneurs and existing businesses successfully start up, grow, and thrive throughout Colorado. Get started today.
Complete a short intake form to sign up for Advising.
Book an appointment with our Small Business Navigator.
Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association (CAMA)
CAMA is the only statewide member-based trade association exclusively dedicated to advancing manufacturing in Colorado. We strive to connect members to each other and new business opportunities via experiential events and member focused seminars to leverage combined purchasing power and offer exclusive member discounts guaranteeing immediate membership ROI. CAMA is the statewide leader in developing a workforce pipeline to meet Colorado manufacturers needs.
Colorado Manufacturing Partners (COMP)
Colorado Manufacturing Partners, based in Colorado Springs, is an organization committed to advancing manufacturing excellence, innovation, workforce development, and economic growth across the state. By uniting manufacturers, suppliers, and industry leaders throughout Colorado, COMP works to build a connected, high-impact network where the manufacturing sector can thrive, compete, and lead. At Colorado Manufacturing Partners, we believe that through the power of collaboration and shared knowledge, we can help propel the industry forward – one connection at a time.
Manufacturer's Edge
As Colorado’s official Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center, we provide onsite support, strategy, planning, training, and technical assistance to manufacturers of all sizes. Colorado’s unique manufacturing landscape has given us experience across industries. Our clients drive technology development, creativity, and new products, and we work closely with them to make sure their work reaches its intended audience. Local insights, diverse experience, and true dedication to providing manufacturers support – use the support we provide to empower your decisions as you continue to grow and improve the manufacturing landscape.
Northern Colorado (NoCo) Manufacturing Partnership
Supporting Northern Colorado manufacturers of all types, the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership works to expand sustainable manufacturing and support the industrial process. We embrace education, collaboration and community involvement. The all-volunteer, business-led organization proudly recognizes manufacturing as a staple of the Northern Colorado economies. NoCo Manufacturing Partnership’s mission is to make American manufacturing great by driving a passionate, collaborative partnership, so that Northern Colorado manufacturing and our communities thrive.
Colorado SBDC Business Support
If you are an entrepreneur or existing manufacturing business owner interested in receiving free, confidential one-on-one advising, you can:
Complete a short intake form to sign up for business advising.
Visit our Locations webpage to request an advising session with your local SBDC.
Book an appointment with our Small Business Navigator to learn more about the Colorado SBDC.
Federal Resources
Discover federal resources designed to empower manufacturing businesses by visiting the Manufacturing & Onshoring Hub on the America's Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) website.
Get Help For Your Small Business
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is the only statewide, nationally accredited program founded to support entrepreneurs and small businesses at every stage of business. Since 1987, the Colorado SBDC has driven statewide economic growth by providing public access to expert resources and business guidance, empowering business owners to make informed decisions. With 14 full-time Service Centers, over 25 Satellite Centers, and approximately 300 business experts, the Colorado SBDC provides free, confidential one-on-one advising, no- or low-cost business training, and connections to community partners and resources.
Our Partners
The Colorado SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.