Upcoming Webinars
Join North Metro SBDC Child Care Consultant, Dawn Alexander, for this in-depth look at the child care industry in Colorado. Child care providers form a critical sector of the economy, yet many are unaware of the state's child care infrastructure and of big changes on the horizon that will affect their business. It is a critical time to be engaged in policy discussions, and Dawn will explain what to watch for and how to make your voices heard.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020
11:00 AM MST
PUTTING PROFITS FIRST:
ACCOUNTING FOR ENTREPRENEURS


Start your business on the right track! In this interactive workshop with North Metro SBDC Financial Consultant and Founder of Antora CPA, Lauren Kmetz, you will learn to pay yourself first, manage expenses, and set aside money for taxes. We’ll explore the basics of small business accounting to maintain positive cash flow. Get your questions answered and gain confidence in running a profitable business.

Thursday, August 13, 2020
6:00 PM MST
EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT: WHAT IT MEANS
FOR SMALL BUSINESS


The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act was signed into law by Governor Polis last year and takes effect in January 2021. While it provides a historic opportunity to close the gender pay gap and build a more equitable economy in Colorado, by encouraging employers to review their pay systems and address inequities, many small businesses have questions about its specific requirements. What will it actually mean for Colorado small businesses when the law goes into effect?

Polaris Law Group Attorney and North Metro Legal Consultant, Catherine Reynolds, explains how employers can prepare for the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act in this free 1-hour webinar. Catherine will discuss wage audits, transparency in pay and employment opportunities, and more.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020
11:00 AM MST
Small Manufacturer’s AdvantEDGE (SMA)
WHAT IS SMALL MANUFACTURER’S ADVANTEDGE (SMA)?
Small Manufacturer’s AdvantEDGE (SMA) is a partnership program providing integrated support to small manufacturers across Colorado by leveraging the coordination of key strategic organizations such as Manufacturer’s Edge, the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC), the State of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), the World Trade Center (WTC), and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). The result is a unique and powerful synthesis of expertise and resources designed to help Colorado manufacturers succeed across all stages of the organizational life cycle.
Funding is provided in three parts; Manufacturer’s Edge, the State of Colorado through the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and a supplemental cash contribution from the participating manufacturer served by the program. SMA leverages state and federal funds to bring industry experts to provide coaching, consultation, and/or training based on the challenges each company is facing. This expertise could be in business finance, marketing, operational excellence, growth services, export assistance, and beyond.

DOES MY COMPANY QUALIFY?
  • Are you a manufacturer?
  • Is your company located in Colorado?
  • Do you have fewer than 20 full-time employees?
  • Can you demonstrate support and commitment to implementing recommendations in order to maximize results and improve your business?
  • Are you willing and able to report impact data to Manufacturer’s Edge and SBDC?

HOW DO I GET STARTED?
If you meet the above requirements, the next step is to apply below. Once the application is received, you will meet with staff members from Manufacturer’s Edge and SBDC to discuss your participation in this 3-year statewide initiative to impact the Colorado small manufacturing community.

Questions? Contact Jessica Cowden, Director of Marketing & Communications for Manufacturer’s Edge, at jcowden@manufacturersedge.com or 970.270.7176 or Angela Atkinson, Director of North Metro Denver SBDC, at Angela.Atkinson@frontrange.edu or 303.404-5142.
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