Biz Support
Living and working in Meeker offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs who seek a rural lifestyle with high tech connectivity. We are here to provide the following support for our industries to grow and expand:
- New Business StartUp Planning
- Existing Business Check in
- Marketing, Management, Finance
- Biz to Biz Networking
- Grants, low-interest loan programs, and business financing referrals
- Consulting & Training
- Speakers/ Presentations/ Workshops
- Job Seekers/ Employers
- SALA Health Care Program
Additional Links and Resources
The following web sites offer tools, learning modules and seminars, experiences of other entrepreneurs and connections to mentors.
The following sites are regional in focus and serve our Colorado mountain communities.
- Mentoring, Workshops, Business Check Up
Grand Junction SBDC (Small Business Development Center):
- Free, confidential and individualized business consulting
- Colorado Business Resource Book
First Southwest Community Fund (FSWCF)
First Southwest Community Fund is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to helping rural Colorado businesses and entrepreneurs succeed. They provide affordable financing and business support for startups, existing businesses, nonprofits, and community projects.
Services include:
- Low-interest business loans
- Startup and expansion financing
- Equipment and working capital loans
- Business education, workshops, and training
- One-on-one business advising
- Referrals to additional funding opportunities
Businesses in Rio Blanco County may also be eligible for specialized microloan programs designed to support rural entrepreneurs.
Learn more: https://www.fswcf.org/
National and state web sites for small business support organizations also offer information and tools to improve your skill set and move forward with a business opportunity.
SBA Business Guide (Small Business Association)
Small Business Loans in Colorado
Online Tools to help your business:
Online Appointment Scheduling Software:
https://www.capterra.com/appointment-scheduling-software/
Use this tool to find the best solution for your specific needs
Online Accounting Software:
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-small-business-accounting-software
Resource for evaluating pros and cons most popular online accounting solutions.
Useful resource to start a LLC in Colorado:
https://www.simplifyllc.com/llc-formation/start-colorado-llc-3209/