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.
Employee Ownership Consulting
Offers a free, on-demand course for Colorado small business owners exploring employee ownership options.
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.
Minority Business Consulting
Offers free one-on-one consulting to help minority- and women-owned businesses secure certifications and leverage them for growth.
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.
Alternative Transportation Options Tax Credit
Offers a 50% tax rebate of up to $250,000 for employers who implement alternative transportation programs.
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.
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
Provides paid family and medical leave so Colorado workers can care for themselves or loved ones without losing income.
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.
Connect2DOT Consulting
Helps small transportation businesses successfully bid and contract with CDOT and local transportation agencies.
Fire Sprinkler Tax Incentive
Allows eligible commercial sprinkler system installations and upgrades to be fully or partially expensed through accelerated depreciation under federal law.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Provides a federal tax credit to employers who hire individuals from targeted groups facing barriers to employment.
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