Forward by Mary Ann Huffines, LBDC Client Manager: Jacque Wedding-Scott, Executive Director of the LDP/DDA, will be writing downtown Loveland updates for the LBDC website on project developments, events and items of interest. We thank Jacque for taking the time to keep our readers informed. Prior to her work at the LDP/DDA office, Jacque held […]
LBDC Lunch n’ Learn: Zero-to-One Building a Full Business Marketing Plan
Overwhelmed by digital marketing? Not sure where to spend your marketing dollars? Tyler Brooks, founder of Analytive, will be the presenter at this Loveland Business Development Center Lunch n’ Learn event. Analytive is a digital strategy firm. Their mission is to make companies as professional, fun, and engaging online as they are offline. In this […]
Colorado Business Resource Guide
If you are starting a business in Colorado, there are free resources available that you might not be aware of. The Colorado SBDC publishes The Colorado Business Resource Guide annually. A printed version is available at local SBDC offices and also at the Loveland Business Development Center. You can also find this publication online (that […]
LBDC Networking Event at Fresh Plate Cafe
Fresh Plate Catering & Café will be hosting the January Loveland Business Development Center BAH networking event. The event is free but we do ask that you register – Fresh Plate Networking Event. Tracie Reeves Hartman has had a successful catering business, Fresh Plate Catering, since September 2013. Her new endeavor is a café in downtown […]
Power of the Inbox Presentation
Thursday, January 19, 2017 11 am to 1 pm Presented by Cheri Ruskus Marketing is based around first impressions and the social proof we create. The power within your permission based email marketing list holds much more long-term value to your business than any other marketing tool today. Did you know that email marketing continues to be […]
Checklist for Starting a New Business
Searching for a checklist for starting a new business? We have a good one here, developed by a local attorney. Entrepreneurship offers so many benefits and can be quite rewarding. Hopefully your new endeavor is something you are passionate about. Some of the tasks associated with starting a business – entity formation, management, accounting, finances, […]
LBDC Networking Event at Starlight Dessert Bar & Bakery
Starlight Dessert Bar & Bakery will be hosting the December Loveland Business Development Center BAH networking event.The event is free but we do ask that you register: LBDC Networking at Starlight. Renee and Jesse Buzzell and their staff have been baking up a storm at their new location. They also offer a lunch and dinner […]
How to Kiss Fewer Frogs and Find Your BNI Prince
Networking power teams within Business Network International (BNI) –The power of smart lead referral groups. I moved to Colorado October of 2012, almost 4 years ago now, not knowing anyone in the community other than my parents who recently transplanted from San Jose, California. RJ’s Amazing Entertainment, LLC started out with 1 person face painting, […]
Wrap UP of Retail Holiday Sales Tips
We thank Alyson MacMullan of Peak Retail Group for sharing her knowledge of retail sales; especially as it relates to a critical sales period for retailers. ~ Mary Ann Huffines, LBDC Client Manager This is a wrap up of the Holiday Tips series Think about your inventory in 3 piles: GREEN – New, fresh merchandise […]
LBDC Pints for People BAH Nov. 9, 2016
Loveland Business Development Center Pints for People BAH event at Loveland Aleworks. Loveland Aleworks hosts Pints for People on Wednesdays and gives a $1 from each pint sale to a local non-profit that is selected each Wednesday. The LBDC will be the recipient on Wednesday, November 9th. We will also be holding our Business After […]