The Denver Business Assistance Center (BAC) is dedicated to supporting Denver’s small businesses in their interactions with federal, state and local government.
The BAC, one-stop information center, is available to navigate through licensing, permitting, regulatory issues while offering research tools and community resources to help with the successful start, growth and management of a small business.
Contact Information:
Denver Business Assistance Center
Webb Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave (atrium on the first floor)
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To speak to a BAC consultant directly, please call 720.913.1715 or send an e-mail to denverbac@denvergov.org
Services Provided:
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One-on-one consulting with regulatory processes
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Referrals to private & non-profit resources for starting and growing small businesses
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Financial Assistance (Loans or Enterprise Zone Credits)
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Secretary of State Registration
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Federal Tax Identification Number
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Denver Business License
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Denver Sales Tax License
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Colorado Sales Tax License
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Denver’s Occupational Privilege Tax
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Denver Contractor’s Licenses
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Denver Inspections
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Open Bids, RFPs & RFQs
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Planning and Public Works Permits
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Zoning Information
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Real Estate Information
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Community Resources
The Denver Business Assistance Center offers print and online resources to assist in writing a business plan or fulfilling staffing needs. BAC staff members are available to direct aspiring entrepreneurs to the resources best suited to build a solid foundation for a thriving business including:
BAC Partners:
Colorado Department of Revenue
Colorado Secretary of State
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Downtown Denver Partnership
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute – The RMMFI offers periodic on-site consulting services at the Business Assistance Center to start-up and expanding businesses.
Concierge Service
If encountering any unexpected delays or issues while working through the city system, the Denver Business Assistance Center concierge team acts as a liaison with other city agencies, advocating on your behalf as you continue to do business with the city.
Business Assistance brochure