Resources for Starting A Business:

• Business Registration and Licensing Information

• Office of Economic Development: The State of Colorado Office of Economic Development has information pertaining to starting and operating businesses in Colorado on the Colorado.gov website Colorado Office of Economic Development. 
• Liquor License: For information about obtaining a Liquor License visit the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Liquor/Tobacco Enforcement.
• Colorado Small Business Administration
• Colorado Business Resource Book
• Region 10 for Business
• Business Tips & Tools presentation

• Programs and Funding opportunities presented by DOLA.

• Programs and Funding opportunities presented by OEDIT.

• Programs and Funding opportunities presented by GOCO.

• Programs and Funding opportunities presented by SBA.

• Programs and Funding opportunities presented by the National Endowment for the Arts.

• Programs and Funding opportunities presented by the US Government Grants.

Ouray Economic Development Committee Micro-Grant Program

OEDC Micro-Grant Documents

Must be a currently registered business with the City of Ouray to be eligible. 
Not yet a registered business? CLICK HERE for more information and to complete your registration.

More Resources for Businesses:

• 03/14/2023: Need Capital to Start or Restructure a Business? Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners needing capital, or who are having trouble obtaining loans from traditional lenders, to start, restart or restructure a business are invited to apply for the Colorado Startup Loan Fund. Presented by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the program spurs revolving micro-loan funding (under $150,000) to small businesses and entrepreneurs by mission-focused lenders and community development financial institutions. Click here to learn more and apply.
• 02/13/2023: Now is the time for business to pre-certify their business to get Enterprise Zone credits:
  https://oedit.colorado.gov/sites/coedit/files/2020-12/enterprise_zone_income_tax_credit_guide.pdf

CAREER TRAINING USA

Bring a global perspective to your team by hosting an international intern or trainee!

REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, host employers must provide a professional internship that will enhance participants' skills and prepare them for their future careers.

• Provide full-time (32-45 hrs per week), professional-level training
• Develop a personalized internship Training Plan
• Introduce participants to U.S. culture and business practices