Launch & Learn Series
Are you a local business looking to connect, learn, and grow together?
The Parker Economic Development Launch & Learn Series will be held every other month and feature quick, practical sessions on marketing, management, and growth tools designed for our small-business community.
UPCOMING LAUNCH & LEARN EVENTS
How to Set Up Your Business for Success: A Banker’s Guide
April 27, 2026, at 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Redstone Bank
6736 Pinery Peak Point
Parker, CO
Join local banking experts to learn how to make your business bank-ready and positioned for growth. Discover what lenders look for, how to avoid common financing pitfalls, and steps you can take now to strengthen your chances of securing funding. Walk away with practical tools and greater confidence in your financial strategy.
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Workforce Tools for Your Business
May 11, 2026, at 8:30 - 10:00 A.M.
Douglas County Library: Parker
20105 Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
Hear from experts at Arapahoe/Douglas County Works to learn how they can help local businesses strengthen their workforce through no-cost hiring and training support. Learn how to get qualified candidates, get assistance with job postings and recruitment strategies, and get access to labor market data to support your business decisions. Arapahoe/Douglas County Works can also offer customized training resources, apprenticeship guidance, and potential funding opportunities to help businesses upskill employees and grow sustainably.
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TOPIC TBA
July 20, 2026, at 8:30 - 10:00 A.M.
Parker Town Hall
20120 Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
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TOPIC TBA
September 2, 2026, at 8:30 - 10:00 A.M.
Douglas County Library: Parker
20105 Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
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TOPIC TBA
November 9, 2026, at 8:30 - 10:00 A.M.
Douglas County Library: Parker
20105 Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
PAST LAUNCH & LEARN EVENTS
Business Banking
March 30, 2026, at 8:30 - 10:00 A.M.
Douglas County Library: Parker
20105 Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
Hear from experts from Redstone Bank on best practices for Business Banking, tools you can utilize, and more!
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Put the Business Databases to Use!
January 26, 2026, at 8:30 - 10:00 A.M.
Douglas County Library: Parker
20105 Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
About the event:
Hear from Douglas County Business Librarians to learn about DCL for Business which provides information services for entrepreneurs and small businesses for free. Services include marketing information, competitive intelligence, data on industry trends, sample business plans, and more.