Business Preparedness & Continuity Aikta Marcoulier March 11, 2020 Do you remember how it felt after Waldo Canyon Fire, the Black Forest Fire, and the floods following our regional disasters? If you were a small business, you might still be feeling the after effects. Recovery takes a long time, especially in a community that relies on […]
Made in Loveland 2020
Made in Loveland is happening throughout the month of February! The month will consist of a series of talks, workshops, and great information for entrepreneurs. Whether you are already in business or are exploring your options, there’s bound to be some great information for you!
The LBDC Welcomes Kat Rico as Program Director
Kat Rico brings a wealth of experience to her role as Program Director, including 8 years as a local business owner. Through Silver Rose Retro, she created custom dresses with a vintage flair, did bridal alterations, and worked directly with her customers to bring their sewn creations to life. Kat has a strong operation and […]
Owners of Wordsmith Wood Shop blend ‘creative skills’ with customer service
Loveland area couple Gib and Lisa Coalwell made a few wooden boxes decorated with sayings but a large order put a toll on their small laser engraver. The owners of Wordsmith Wood Shop needed to hire staff, get three more engravers and quickly learn manufacturing on a large scale. The couple blends handcrafted wood and […]
Kure’s Ginger Beer – National Small Business Week Business Spotlight
Kure’s Craft Beverage Co. was launched in 2017 in Loveland, CO with the goal of bringing the best ginger beer made with real ingredients to the market. The idea of starting a business in the craft beverage world started shortly after I moved to Colorado from Illinois in January 2010. I had been enjoying craft […]
Economic Development Week in Loveland
Every year in early May the nation celebrates the field of Economic Development. The goal of Economic Development Week is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere. There are so many activities happening in Loveland and the region that help […]
Katrina and Franklin’s Top Five Podcasts
Katrina Pfannkuck and Franklin Taggart give their top five podcasts.
Ben McConnell Joins the LBDC as Business Consultant
Ben McConnell has joined the Loveland Business Development Center/Larimer SBDC as a business consultant. Ben will primarily be counseling on Ecommerce, SEO, software development and general business development. Ben is a partner in Blue Parable. Blue Parable is headquartered in downtown Loveland at the new desk chair co-working facility. Founded in June of 2018 by […]
HomeCare of the Rockies Adds Life Meaning to Senior Care
Sandi McCann of Longmont found that when she provided caregiving for her stepmother, she wanted the same kind of meaningful work in her professional life. Sandi had been a marketer for 27 years and was tired of the career, and with some advice that a franchise wouldn’t be a fit, launched her own business. She […]
MyBizColorado – Streamlining Business Startup
The State of Colorado has just launched a new service to help emerging businesses open their doors with more ease and efficiency – MyBizColorado. This online tool is a single path to interact with multiple state agencies to help expedite the process of starting a new business. Participating agencies and partners include: Department of Labor […]