Aurora Business Development Center


City of Aurora \| Planning & Development Services Department \| Development Services Division \| Aurora Municipal Center (AMC) 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., #2300, Aurora, CO 80012 \| Download a MAP to the AMC \| Campus Map \| (303) 326-8690 \| info@aurorabdc.com
Providing small business services for existing and start-up businesses in the City of Aurora... ...whether starting, sustaining or growing your business. VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE: http://aurorasbdc.com About the Aurora BDC - - Objectives & Activities \| en español
FREE Business Counseling	Business Loan Programs
Helpful Business Seminars	Brochure of Services
Home-Based Business Info	.....and Other Great Resources

Aurora Business Development Centeris a service of the City of Aurora in Colorado. We understand the tremendous impact that small businesses have upon the U.S. economy. The BDC helps businesses grow and compete in an increasingly challenging market. For over 19 years the AuroraBDC has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and is passionately committed to helping entrepreneurs in the Aurora area start or grow their businesses. We are now the AURORA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Aurora SBDC), part of the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network. Please visit our new website: www.aurorasbdc.com.

Seminar Information Do you have special needs requiring our attention prior to a seminar or appointment? Current Month's 2012 Schedule \| The 2012 seminar on-line calendar \| Fee Schedule \| Seminar Descriptions


Aurora New Job Reward Program The City of Aurora is incentivizing smaller businesses who are adding at least two, full-time positions in 2011 and 2012. The maximum incentive is $5,000 per position, per year.

Montview Community Plan -- Info is here.



Starting a Restaurant? Not quite as easy as pie! Avoid delays and unexpected expenses. Attend a $30/$40 three-hr. workshop. To register: (303) 326-8690or info@aurorabdc.com.

The BDC small business consulting and information services are offered FREE OF CHARGE. However, an appointment is necessary to meet with one of our our experienced staff. Reasonable fees are charged for the Aurora BDC seminars and many are offered at no charge.

Whether you have questions concerning business planning, marketing research and ideas, access to funding, technical assistance or training programs, please contact us: (303) 326-8690 or E-mail.

Considering a development project? The city's Office of Development Assistance can help you through the process timeline.
Download the city's Process Handbook to get you started (updated for 2011).

Are you Starting or Expanding a Business or Service? More specifically, a Restaurant, Retail, Day Care or Place of Worship? If yes, you'll want to read this information...

SMALL BUSINESS QUICKLINKS

City of Aurora Resources	Community Resources	Starting a Business
Aurora Municipal Center Map	The Aurora Chamber	Start-Up Flow Chart
Planning and Development Services Dept.	Aurora Chamber's Tools for Business	Online Business License / PDF
City of Aurora's 2009 Comprehensive Plan	Aurora Sentinel Online	Basics seminar Materials
Urban Renewal - Development Services Div.	East End Arts District	Starting a Business
Tax & Licensing Div. Tax Rate	On Havana Street	Writing a Business Plan
Online Business License	CO PTAC Calendar	Online Assessment
Aurora Business License - Quick Reference		View the Aurora Business Navigator
Development Assistance Development Handbook	Computer classes	Starting or Expanding a Business or Service: for Restaurants \| Retail \| Day Care \| Places of Worship
Aurora Economic Development Council
Aurora Central Library
	SBA Resources
Municipal Code / Sign Code	SBA \| Business.gov	Resources in Spanish
Aurora Zoning Designations: quick check	SBA Online Training \| Web Chat	IRS
Zoning Code brochure	How to apply for an SBA Loan	Mi Casa Resource Ctr
Zoning questions? Call (303) 739-7250	The Truth about Grants \| Grants.gov	SBA - Click on 'Translate'
Building Division / Permit Center
Colfax Exterior Paint Palette		Marketing
Colfax Overlay District (design standards)	Research Resources	Marketing seminar Materials
Colfax Paint/Temp Window Sign Permit	Biz stats	Bus Plan seminar Materials
Food carts/Vendors	American Marketing Assoc
	Bank Rates
County Resources
Tri-County Health
Western Enterprise Zone / Tax Credits
Restaurant licensing info
Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Adams County Workforce Development		Other Resources
	IRS Resources
State Resources	IRS - Small Business One-Stop Resource
Secretary of State	IRS - Forms & Publications	Microsoft Business Resource Center
Colorado Business Resource Guide	IRS -Small Bus Tax Workshop Online	Better Business Bureau
Dept of Regulatory Agencies	IRS - Tax Center \| FEIN/Tax ID online	N.A.I.C.S. Code Search
Dept of Revenue \| Sales Tax License \| FYI's	IRS - Small Business Video/Audio Tools	S.I.C. Code Search
Small Business Tax \| Workshops	Required: Form W-4 or W-9	Business,gov
Colorado Business Express
Required: Affirmation of Legal Work Status	Required: I-9 Employment Eligibility	Construction Bonding

Cultural Quarterly newsletter and more...

Tools For Business Success

Beware of Grant Scams

Aurora was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by the America’s Promise Alliance!

View the Aurora "BizBeat"
E-Newsletter archives.

More Biz Info Here

Colorado Biz Job Board

Census 2010-American FactFinder

A few Aurora Facts and Business Dynamics Statistics

Aurora QuickFacts 1 | 2

The 7th annual
Aurora Business
Recognition Awards
Videos of the 7th annual
2011 Winners...

If you have special needs requiring ADA assistance, please let us know in advance of a seminar or appointment.

Aurora Business Development
Planning & Development Services Dept.
Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Ste. 2300, Aurora, CO 80012
(east of I-225 at Chambers Rd. - - nw corner of intersection at Alameda & Chambers)
(303) 326-8690 | info@aurorabdc.com | Fax: (303) 739-7136

Colorado Business Express