The Denver Office of Economic Development is hosting a free event on Thursday, December 4th to present financing options available to businesses and real estate developers. Although some financial institutions are lending less freely, local businesses do have options.

Read more about the event, and be sure to pre-register by contacting Artamis Byars at 720-913-1660. We'll be there taking notes and will blog about it here for our members who are unable to attend.

Colorado Enterprise Fund recently sent the following message in their newsletter:

A Message From President/CEO, Ceyl Prinster  

Take a look at this blog post written by Alan Eason. He's an entrepreneur and writes about the current economic crisis and its impact on small businesses. He says:

"Local banks take local money and primarily invest it in the local economy, in giving loans to businesses like mine. There is accountability there. There is a relationship. We are business partners. I would often go over to the bank and just talk, get help, advice and wisdom; not just deal with money. There is a lot more to running a business (and life itself) than just money."