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.
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Book My Advising Session
Complete a business advising request form to sign up with the Colorado SBDC. The Colorado SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to legal residents and citizens in the US.
Book A Small Business Navigator Session
Book an appointment with our Small Business Navigator to learn more about the Colorado SBDC.
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.
US. Small Business Administration Resources
Discover programs and resources designed to empower manufacturing businesses by visiting the Putting American Manufacturers First webpage on the U.S. Small Business Administration website.
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:
Book My Advising Session
Complete a business advising request form to sign up with the Colorado SBDC. The Colorado SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to legal residents and citizens in the US.
Book A Small Business Navigator Session
Book an appointment with our Small Business Navigator to learn more about the Colorado SBDC.
Get Help For Your Small Business
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is Colorado’s most trusted business resource. We empower businesses to launch, advance, and thrive, ultimately fueling innovation, strengthening local economies, and driving economic vitality across the state. Since 1987, the Colorado SBDC has been the state's only nationally accredited, go-to resource for entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage. With 14 Service Centers, over 25 Satellite Centers, and a network of approximately 300 business experts, the Colorado SBDC delivers no-cost, confidential one-on-one advising, essential training, and vital connections to community partners.
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.