Small Business Organizations

Alameda Gateway Community Assocation Since 1996, the Alameda Gateway Community Association and its members have actively promoted the business and social interests of merchants, property owners and residents in Lakewood's vital Alameda Corridor. The Alameda Gateway Community Association meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Learning Source, 455 S. Pierce Street in Lakewood.

Jefferson County Business Resource Center JCBRC provides access to resources and comprehensive services at no cost or low cost for start-up businesses and established businesses in the county. Their approach is that of “Economic Gardening” where entrepreneurial activity is fostered by providing the essential information, infrastructure, and connections needed for business development and growth. For more information please call (303) 996-8976.

The Jefferson County Workforce Center serves employers by accessing qualified and work-ready employees. Working with a company's specific needs and criteria, the Center offers pre-screening of applicants, referrals to publicly funded programs, job fair participation and customized software training. Call 303-271-4700.

Jewell & Wadsworth Area Business Association In July 1999, the merchants and commercial property owners in the vicinity of West Jewell Avenue and South Wadsworth Boulevard formed a merchants association. The mission of the association is to "Organize merchants and property owners with the common goal of increasing the aesthetic quality and economic vitality of the Jewell and Wadsworth Area". The association is continuing to grow, holds monthly meetings, has biannual open house events for the adjacent neighborhoods, organizes cleanup days to spruce up the commercial areas, and pursues activities to improve the commercial viability of the area at Jewell and Wadsworth. The Jewell and Wadsworth Area Business Association (JWABA) meets the first Tuesday of every month at Libery Bank, 7575 W. Jewell Avenue in Lakewood.

Micro Business Development Corporation is a Colorado nonprofit organization that provides micro enterprise support services, including: access to capital ($500 to $60,000); business training and development; and technical assistance for Colorado entrepreneurs.

NADCO, the National Association of Development Companies, is the industry association for certified development companies. This site contains much useful information about the 504 Loan Program.

Rocky Mountain Education Center The RMEC is a one-stop training organization dedicated to providing high quality, effective and affordable training for Lakewood Small Businesses.

SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, provides free business counseling to potential and / or existing small business owners. Volunteer consultants are men and women who have had successful business careers themselves as company executives or owners of their own businesses.

Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA recognizes that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace.

Small Business Development Center The SBDC Program is designed to provide high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and prospective small businesses in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity, and management improvement. The mission of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is to enhance the economy by assuming a leadership role in small business development.  The Red Rocks SBDC assists small businesses in achieving growth and profitability through quality counseling and training, acting as an advocate and catalyst for change, and serving as an information clearinghouse for small business resources.

West Chamber The West Chamber Serving Jefferson County exists for the success of business. They support and promote member businesses, are the one voice of the business community to the government, and foster a livable community with positive growth.

West Colfax Community Association Business owners, residents, neighborhood organizations, property owners and others interested in the viability of the Colfax Corridor formed the West Colfax Community Association. The West Colfax Community Association meets the third Wednesday of every month at the Rotunda at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design at 1600 Pierce Street in Lakewood.

The World Trade Center Denver is part of a network of over 306 World Trade Centers worldwide. The membership body provides support services and info to businesses.