You may know local women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, but have you heard about Grüvi founder Anika Sawni? Selected as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 at just 25, she is one to watch and will be coming to Northern Colorado to be the Keynote Speaker for the annual Unstoppable Women’s Business Conference.
Welcome Deanna Sloat Business Programs and Events Director With the Loveland Chamber of Commerce
“Our team is now complete with Deanna coming on board, her skillsets are a great fit for the Chamber and her passion and commitment to the community are an added bonus,” said Mindy McCloughan, CEO and president of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce. “She has served in many volunteer and leadership roles with the Chamber […]
New Year, New Business?
Welcome to 2023! This time of year, people use the calendar to evaluate and set priorities for the next twelve months. What are our priorities, things we want and don’t want in their lives, goals, and new endeavors we want to start? For some people, this includes pursuing their dream business. Whether you are looking […]
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 […]
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 […]
LBDC Team Presenting at FoCo Startup Week 2019
Techstars Startup Week will be held in Fort Collins from February 22nd – March 2nd, 2019. Follow their fan page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/startupweekfoco/. Check out the full line-up of free workshops and sign up to volunteer on their website: https://startupfoco.com/. The Loveland Business Development Center is honored to have some of our team members participating […]
Katrina and Franklin’s Top Five Podcasts
Katrina Pfannkuck and Franklin Taggart give their top five podcasts.
Dr. Robert Coffey Receives Larimer SBDC/LBDC 2018 Consultant of the Year Award
Dr. Robert Coffey Receives Larimer SBDC/LBDC 2018 Consultant of the Year Aware.
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 […]