Small businesses in Colorado will be getting some advice on thriving this winter.
Gov. Bill Ritter’s office said today that his administration is organizing a series of six “small-business-finance forums” across the state that will begin next week.
Called “Surviving Tough Times: Counseling, Tools and Resources for Small Businesses,” the forums will be like open houses for businesses, officials said, offering experts and other informational resources on how to weather the financial crisis and access government programs.
Officials said businesses can register on site or by visiting or by sending an e-mail to kyle.miller@state.co.us to request a registration form.
“Small businesses are the backbone of Colorado’s economy,” Ritter, a Democrat, said in a statement. “Colorado has a much higher concentration of small businesses than other states, and it’s vital we do all we can to help them survive this national financial crisis. These forums will bring together a wide range of experts, services, information and other resources, all geared toward small-business assistance.”
The first forum will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Fortino Ballroom of Pueblo Community College.
The next is set for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16 on the Auraria Campus in Denver.
More forums are to be held in Grand Junction, Durango, Colorado Springs and the Fort Collins/Greeley region. Times and exact locations will be announced later.
