Resources

ACCION New Mexico · Arizona · Colorado (ACCION) is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that increases access to business credit, makes loans, and provides training, which enable emerging entrepreneurs to realize their dreams and be catalysts for positive economic and social change.   We offer small business loans from $200-$150,000 and lines of credit from $35,000-$150,000.  
http://www.accionco.org/


The Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology is a statewide manufacturing assistance center focused on increasing the strength and competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers.  CAMT assists the Colorado manufacturing industry by providing on-site technical assistance and support, and collaboration-focused industry programs. CAMT is an affiliate of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a nationwide network of manufacturing support centers sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and is also hosted by the University of Colorado. http://www.camt.com/

Colorado Companies to Watch energizes the state of Colorado by recognizing second-stage companies that are developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and creating new industries throughout the state. Second-stage companies fuel the economic fire of Colorado by accounting for much of the economic growth and economic independence of individuals throughout the state. Colorado Lending Source is a sponsor of this annual event.
http://www.colorado.companiestowatch.org



The Colorado Council for Economic Education (CCEE) is the only Colorado non-profit organization
dedicated exclusively to promoting a better understanding of economics and financial literacy among
Colorado K-12 teachers. CCEE’s goal is for every Colorado student to graduate from high school
understanding our nation’s free enterprise economic system and its relationship to personal freedom
and prosperity. CCEE accomplishes this mission by developing and presenting a variety of graduate-
level economics classes for teachers and by presenting the Stock Market Game ™ to Colorado students.
http://www.ccee.net/



The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is a state-wide, nonprofit organization
dedicated to successful, responsible economic development.  EDCC professionally represents the
collective economic development interests of both the private and public sectors.  Our mission is to
strategically retain, expand and attract primary employers. 
http://www.edcconline.org/


The National Association of Premier Lenders (NAPL) is an organization of Certified Development Companies (CDC's) which promotes and supports beneficial policies for the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan program and the Premier Certified Lenders Program (PCLP). The PCL prgoram delegates greater auhtority to CDC's, thus enabling a more efficient process with SBA oversight. The purpose of NAPL is to promote an administrative and legislative agenda which provides greater delegated auhtority, efficiency and ability for PCL CDC's to provide small businesses with access to capital.
http://www.napl504.org/


The Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) is a non-profit microfinance organization serving the needs of Community Entrepreneurs to foster growth within Denver communities. RMMFI’s brand of microfinance combines affordable and accessible business development services and flexible microloans in an effort to support an entrepreneur in creating economic self-sufficiency through business ownership.
http://www.rmmfi.org/