The Colorado Business Resource Guide provides general information to assist you in operating your business whether you are a new startup or you have been in business for some time. It is designed to save you time by putting together most of the regulatory information necessary to establish a business in Colorado. It also contains many useful tools and references for successful business operation. The Guide is available on-line or a printed copy can be requested from 1 (800) 592-5920 or 1 (800) 333-7798.
(http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/oed/guide.html)

The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is dedicated to helping small businesses throughout Colorado. The SBDC combines information and resources from federal, state and local governments with those of the educational system and the private sector to meet the specialized and complex needs of the small business community. Free one-on-one counseling services, as well as workshops and seminars are offered at the twenty community based SBDC service-centers.
(http://www.state.co.us/oed/sbdc/)

Longmont Small Business Association

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The Colorado Data Book provides a broad overview of a number of topics of interest to businesses, whether they are already in Colorado, or considering expansion or relocation. Information covers the state's economic base, population and demographics, employment and job training, technology resources, business taxes and public financing programs. The Data Book also contains education statistics, description of the transportation system, Recreation and Tourism, and quality of life indicators.

The Colorado Data Book is prepared by the Colorado Office of Economic Development
(303) 892-3840 (http://www.state.co.us/oed/bus_fin/contents.html)