SBDC Welcomes New Staff
The SBDC is excited to welcome Katlin Gault to the administrative staff in Greeley. Katlin will begin working in May of 2010. She has just completed her freshman year at the University of Northern Colorado. |
Free Product Trials & Discounts
There are a limited number of free trial packages and discount subscriptions at the Greeley office for SBDC clients and partners.
Offers include:
2010 Trial Version of Peachtree, an accounting software program
25% discount on Constant Contact, an email marketing program
If interested , contact the Greeley Office at 970-352-3661 |
Counseling
in the Community
While administrative offices are located in Greeley and Fort Morgan, business counseling services are available throughout the region. Contact one of the main offices to learn about opportunities in the following communities:
Kit Carson County
Lincoln County
Logan County
Phillips County
Sedgwick County
Yuma County |
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SBDC Impact in 2009
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently published the 2009 Network Annual Report, highlighting the accomplishments of SBDCs across the state of Colorado. Our center is excited to share the success of its clients this past year! With NEECCO SBDC assistance, small business clients reported being able to:
Create 108 new jobs Retain 27 existing jobs Start 27 new businesses Increase sales by $93,000 Form $9,943,505 in capital
The Northeast-East Central Colorado SBDC worked with 430 small businesses in 2009. In addition to business counseling services, the SBDC hosted a variety of training sessions in which over 1220 members of the business community attended. |
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Business in Action!
The Northeast-East Central Colorado SBDC and the Greeley Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the 2010 Business in Action Event, an all-day forum for the Colorado business community. The event, scheduled for June 24, 2010, has been designed for professionals from companies of all sizes in all industries across the state.
The Business in Action Event will feature keynote speakers Greg Lopez, Colorado District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Don Marostica, Director of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Both plan on addressing the current business environment in Colorado, related initiatives, and forecasts for the coming year.
In addition, participants will have the opportunity to attend four of twelve workshops offered throughout the day. These classes will focus on business fundamentals, government certification processes and marketing strategies. A complete list of the classes available can be found online.
Members of all Colorado Chamber of Commerce are being offered a significant discount on the event registration price. Chambers of Commerce throughout Colorado provide generous contributions to the SBDC network. The price discount for Chamber members is a way to support them in return.
Registration opened on Wednesday, April 21 and can be completed online or by phone. Please contact Megan with the SBDC at 970-352-3661 for questions about the event or registration process.
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Talking Business Radio Show
 The SBDC and Upstate Colorado continue to produce a talk radio program, focused on economic initiatives and small business development in the community. Tune in to 1310 KFKA on Saturday evenings at 6pm or listen online at www.1310KFKA.com. Upcoming Broadcast Schedule
May 1, 2010: Eric Berglund, Upstate Colorado and Les Meyer, Knockout Partners
May 8, 2010: Jeff Nuttall, Northern Colorado Business Report and Tracy Cantrell, Horst Company
May 15, 2010: Michael Leonard, Monfort College of Business at UNC and Jeannine Truswell, United Way of Weld County
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Thank you for your continued support and involvement in the SBDC program. We have enjoyed working with you. Also, please keep watch for the upcoming event calendar. There are some great initiatives being scheduled for the summer!
Sincerely,
The Staff at the Northeast-East Central Colorado SBDC
neecco@coloradosbdc.org
www.neeccosbdc.org
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