#DENStartupWeek
10/11/2019
Yet another successful year has come to an end... and we definitely have the post startup week blues. But we can rest assured that our impact was once again far reaching across Denver and beyond! Created for the community by the community, here are some highlights from the week...
The Gem in the Crown
08/21/2019
In today’s economy, banks face more competition around small business lending than they did sixty-six years ago, particularly given the proliferation of new non-regulated, on-line, alternative lending sources in combination with the...
2019 Golf Tournament Winners!!
08/15/2019
Our 17th Annual Golf Tournament is a Wrap! As the summer is coming to an end, Colorado Lending Source hosted our 17th Annual Golf Tournament at West Woods Golf Club in Arvada on August 8, 2019! With nearly 130 golfers in attendance, we used this opportunity to thank our community of resource...
Is 100x worth the $$?
06/26/2019
On my travels around Colorado, I often hear the sentiment expressed that wouldn’t it be peachy keen (well, perhaps not those exact words) if Colorado companies could attract more venture capital?
Wrangling the SBA's Definition of "Rural"
05/22/2019
The mission of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) is to help Americans “start, build and grow businesses” ...
Crafting Economic Development Policy
03/25/2019
At every economic forecast event that I attended over the last few months, all the different presenters highlighted how many jobs Colorado was expected to create this year versus previous years. This was one of the first metrics discussed at each event.
Interview with Ice House Grad, Zach Martinucci
03/07/2019
Located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Rebel Bread is a startup bakery with a unique spin on traditional pastries. Owner, Zach Martinucci, challenges the relationship people have with their food. What does this mean exactly? Rebel Bread brings artisanal bread and thoughtful...
2019 Loan Review Committee Members
02/27/2019
Check out who's on our 2019 Loan Review Committees! Without our supportive community of Loan Review Committee Members, we wouldn’t be able to help finance the small businesses we work with! It’s their time, dedication, and support that aids to our success throughout the year! Interested in getting...
2018 Annual Meeting
02/06/2019
On January 31, 2019, Colorado Lending Source held its Annual Meeting, a celebration of small business ownership, entrepreneurship, and the incredible community of resources that support those business owners and entrepreneurs across the state of Colorado.
Wither Goest Thou Opportunity Zones?
01/22/2019
Opportunity Zones & Small Biz Opportunity Zones were created as part of the federal tax reform package enacted in late 2017 with the intent of addressing some of the uneven economic recovery that has occurred since the great recession, which left many low-to-moderate income census tract areas (...