BUSINESS RESOURCES
We’re Ready to Help
Looking for networking opportunities, help with the permitting process, or to learn more about grants with the State? Check out our business resource guide below. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Business Development Liaison today, and we’ll find you an answer.
Business Improvement Grant (BIG)
Provides 1:1 matching reimbursements to help local businesses fund improvements that enhance operations, upgrade spaces, and support Parker’s economic growth.
Town of Parker Community Loan Fund
Provides affordable, flexible loans to Parker small businesses that may not qualify for traditional financing, helping them start or grow.
Colorado Revolving Loan Fund
Offers $5,000–$750,000 loans to support Colorado small and medium-sized businesses with startup and working capital to help create and retain jobs.
Facade and Landscape Improvement Program (FLIP)
Offers up to $6,250 in matching funds for exterior and landscaping improvements within Parker’s Urban Renewal Areas.
Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive
Offers performance-based cash incentives over five years to companies creating new permanent jobs through expansion or relocation in Colorado.
Employee Ownership Grant
Provides a statewide network of training, education, and expert support for businesses considering employee ownership.
Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
Offers grants of up to $250,000 to help Colorado advanced industries businesses develop and commercialize new technologies.
Advanced Industries Export Grant
Provides up to $15,000 in reimbursements to help Colorado advanced industries businesses expand into international markets.
Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit
Provides a performance-based state tax credit equal to 50% of FICA taxes paid on net new jobs created.
Cash Collateral Support
Helps Colorado small and medium-sized businesses secure loans by providing collateral support to encourage private lending.
Colorado Credit Reserve
Helps businesses access bank loans by creating a loan loss reserve that reduces risk for lenders.
Venture Capital Authority
Supports Colorado startups by increasing access to venture capital through partnerships with active investment funds.
Employee Ownership Tax Credit
Offers a tax credit to Colorado businesses and employees that establish or expand eligible employee ownership structures.
Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Program
Provides grants and rebates to help Colorado businesses and organizations create or expand recycling programs.
Colorado Start-up Loan Fund
Provides loan capital through mission-based lenders to help Colorado entrepreneurs start, restart, or grow businesses when traditional financing isn’t available.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIAISON
Parker Economic Development wants to make sure working with the Town of Parker and through town processes is smooth sailing. Our Business Development Liaison can help. Give us a call when you need assistance:
Navigating Town processes, including the planning process and review process
Coordinating with Town staff
Removing barriers to development
Expansion questions or site searches
Connections to financial resources
Questions on State or local requirements for development
The Business Development Liaison is dedicated to helping businesses in Parker thrive.
Kim Heckber
Business Development Liaison
Parker Economic Development
kheckber@parkerco.gov
303.841.0353
