Northwest Colorado Business Retention & Expansion

Helping Local Businesses Start, Grow, and Thrive

The Northwest Colorado Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program is dedicated to helping our region’s entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed. Whether you're launching a new venture or growing an established company, we offer confidential, in-person business consulting and technical assistance tailored to your unique needs.  We will meet with you in-person or virtually. 

Our goal is to strengthen the local economy by supporting the businesses that are already here or fostering new businesses—because when our local businesses thrive, our communities grow stronger.

What We Offer

In-person, Confidential Business Consulting
Our experienced business consultants work directly with you to address challenges and opportunities in every stage of your business journey—from startup to expansion.

Startup Guidance
Have an idea? We’ll help you turn it into a business. Get assistance with business planning, licensing, financial forecasting, and identifying funding sources.

Growth Strategies
We help existing businesses identify opportunities to grow—whether it's hiring new employees, expanding into new markets, improving operations, or accessing new capital.

Access to Resources
We connect you to local, regional, and state resources, including training programs, grant opportunities, workforce support, and industry-specific assistance.

Access to Financing
We can help entrepreneurs and existing businesses that have difficulty accessing traditional financing. Through our microlending revolving loan fund, called Northwest Catalyst Capital, we can lend from $5,000 to $15,000 for 24 to 48 months at low interest rates. Contact us today to learn more about Northwest Catalyst Capital, serving Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt Counties. 

Who We Serve

We work with entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners in the three counties of Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt in Northwest Colorado, including Craig, Meeker, Rangely, Hayden, Oak Creek, Steamboat Springs, Yampa, and surrounding rural areas. In Routt County, we partner with Routt County Economic Partnership. 

Whether you're in retail, agriculture, professional services, energy, hospitality, or any other sector, our BR&E services are designed with your business in mind.

Let’s Build Something Together

If you’re a local business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, we’re here to help you navigate the path to success. Our consulting services are offered at no cost thanks to regional partnerships and funding support.