Citizens State Bank	$2,500
	Ouray Chamber	$5,000
	San Juan Mountain Guides	$2,000
	Frank & Jeanne Robertson	$1,000
	The Lauderdales	$2,000

• 06/02/2023: CLICK HERE for a copy of Business Tips & Tools presentation.
• 03/22/2023: SAVE THE DATE for the Upcoming OEDC Roundtable - "State of the Region"
• 03/22/2023: CLICK HERE to view the 2023 Micro-Grant Program Donor Packet. The application window will open on April 17 and close on May 8. Grants will be awarded by the end of May, prior to the busy summer season.
• 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