City and County Resources

There are some wonderful resources for the small business owner and entrepreneur within the City and County.  Give them a call and let them help you grow.

RECOMMENDS

The Denver Small Business Development Center (SBDC), 1445 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202, 303.844.2607

The SBDC provides one-on-one counseling services in the areas of business research and marketing, business plan preparation, new business feasibility analysis, finance packaging and other critical topics.  They offer low-cost workshops and seminars designed specifically for business owners.

The Denver Public Library, 10 West 14th Ave., Denver, CO 90204, 720.865.1111

The Denver Public Library is a tremendous resource. They have developed a business development department, including business-to-business contacts, demographics, consumer spending patterns, marketing and much, much more.  To learn more about how the Denver Public Library can support you in your research, visit any of the 23 locations.

The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED), 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80202, 720.913.1999

The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) operates to create a local environment that stimulates balanced growth through job creation, housing options and neighborhood redevelopment.  They provide information on various programs such as certification,employment assistance, Enterprise Zone State tax credits, small business lending, and real estate search assistance can be requested via e-mail, telephone, online or by visiting the office.

Colorado Secretary of State, 1700 Broadway Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202, 303.894.2200

To ensure that no business registered in Colorado is already operating under the name you would like to use for your business, search online for name availability with the Colorado Secretary of State Office.

Denver Department of Community Planning and Development-Zoning, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 205, Denver, CO 80202

Before you commit to a lease or contract make sure you know the zoning requirements.  You must acquire a zoning use permit for assurance that the type of business you plan to operate is legal in the desired location.  A zone determination must be obtained in person on the second floor of the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building (201 W. Colfax Ave.). You can receive information on the status of your location if you have the proposed business address and a description of the business.

Denver Office of Development Services, 201 W. Colfax, Suite 203, Denver, CO 80202 - 720.865.2982

All construction, repair and alteration done to any commercial property within the City and County of Denver require a permit.  In addition, a Certificate of Occupancy may be required. Call to find out what type of permit your project needs and how to apply.

Denver Treasury Division, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 1009, Denver, CO 80202 - 720.865.7075

If you are doing business in the City and County of Denver, you are required to register with the Denver Treasury Division. A sales tax license is required for any retailer or vendor who is selling, leasing, or granting a license to use tangible personal property or taxable services within the City and County of Denver for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days.  Anyone engaged in business in the City and County of Denver is required to register for an pay Denver Occupational Privilege Tax.

Colorado Department of Revenue, 1375 Sherman Street, Room 112, Denver, CO 80261 - 303.238.7378

Call this department for information regarding state taxes and obtain a Sales Tax ID number.