Veterans and Minority-Owned Business Resources

minority owned business

Minority Business Office

The Minority Business Office (MBO) works to increase economic opportunity for minority, women, and veteran entrepreneurs across the state. The Minority Business Office collaborates with an established network of public, private, and government resources to assist businesses of all types and sizes to establish, expand and strengthen their business locally, nationally, or internationally. The Business Support Division, which the MBO is a part of, manages an online learning platform to offer learning resources for Colorado’s small business community.

Access the online learning platform for free.

Colorado Startup Loan Fund
This program provides loans to Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Pathways to Government Contracts and Consumer Connections
Are you a Colorado business interested in expanding through government contract opportunities? Or are you looking to work with a BIPOC-owned business? The Minority Business Office of Colorado connects minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses seeking important resources to succeed in the bidding process or expand their market.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

SBA is committed to supporting the development and growth of minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs from underserved communities.

-Counseling and training

-Funding programs

–SBA contracting certifications and business development programs

Colorado Enterprise Fund

CEF provides flexible, low-barrier loans to be used for working capital, equipment, inventory, business purchase, property improvements, and more. We offer more specialized loan solutions with different terms and rates established with partners to help make capital even more accessible. CEF considers a business as minority-owned if 51% of the business is owned by individuals who are:
-Women
-Black/African American
-Asian/AAPI
-Hispanic/Latino
-Indigenous/Native American/American Indian or Alaskan Native

Loan Details
Loans: $10K up to $1,000,000
Terms: Up to 10 years 
Rate: Fixed

Flexible Underwriting
Free Business Navigation Services

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Veteran owned business

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The SBA offers support for veterans as they enter the world of business ownership. Look for funding programs, training, and federal contracting opportunities.

-Training Programs

-Funding

–Federal Contracting Programs

-Expert Advice

-Military Spouse Businesses

Colorado Enterprise Fund

VALOR Loan Program

Are you a Veteran looking to start or grow your business? CEF provides access to affordable business capital covering outreach, underwriting, reduced rates and free business navigation services for veteran borrowers.

Loan Details
Loans: $5,000 up to $500,000
Terms: Up to 10 years depending on the underlying asset financed
Discounted Rates: 2% interest rate discount off the standard rate
Flexible Underwriting + Collateral Coverage Flexible
Free Business Navigation Services

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Warrior Rising
A non-profit organization that offers free education, business coaching, and professional development to veterans to help them transition back into civilian life

Bunker Labs
A network of veteran entrepreneurs who help other veterans start their own businesses through programs and courses for veterans and military spouses

V-wise
A low-cost training program for women veterans and female military spouses and partners that includes training, mentoring, and networking

VAST Solutions 
VAST Solutions is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that seeks to enhance the ability of Federal and State Agencies to provide support and care to Service Members, Veterans, and their families and caregivers through Veteran Advocacy, Security, and Training services.