The Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction serves as an umbrella organization for facilities and programs offering a range of resources to entrepreneurs starting and growing their ventures.

The center houses the Small Business Development Center, a satellite office of the Circular Economy Development Center, GJ MakerSpace and business and kitchen incubators as well as the Business Loan Fund of Mesa County, Mesa County Enterprise Zone and strategic training for nonprofits. That’s not to mention the FWorks co-working space in Fruita.

The SBDC offers consulting, training and a variety of programs and services to help small businesses succeed, including:

The Leading Edge business planning and management course.

Individualized advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs.

Assistance to access capital; develop and exchange new technologies; improve financial management, operations and planning; and  develop and pursue strategies that lead to increased innovation and productivity as well as growth.

Coaching by experienced business owners and leaders to help grow ventures.

Classes, networking events and training opportunities.

The satellite office of the Circular Economy Development Center connects businesses, manufacturers, recyclers and communities with opportunities to create products from byproducts or recycled materials.

The business and kitchen incubator programs offer low-cost spaces and shared services intended to accelerate the growth of businesses.

The GJ MakerSpace offers access to specialized equipment, networking opportunities and other resources to help take projects from conception to construction.

The Business Loan Fund of Mesa County extends loans to businesses unable to get their full financing needs met by traditional lenders, including applicants that have been denied financing from other lenders. The fund helps businesses grow and create jobs and in turn improve the economy.

The Mesa County Enterprise Zone helps local businesses and organizations succeed with state tax credits. The Colorado Legislature created the Enterprise Zone program to promote economic development by offering state income tax credits to businesses for investment, expansion and job creation.

FWorks offers members affordable workspaces, high-speed internet service, networking opportunities and access to other Business Incubator Center programs.

For more information about facilities, programs and services offered at the Business Incubator Center, call (970) 243-5242 or visit https://gjincubator.org.

Starting and growing a business isn’t easy. Fortunately, a variety of facilities and programs are available in the Grand Valley to help.