Business Resources

Pueblo West is a welcoming environment for businesses of all sizes. With robust business support systems, entrepreneurs and established companies find confidence in the people of Pueblo West. Below you can find a list of essential business services in the area. For more specific resources, feel free to contact the Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce directly.

Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
121 W City Center Drive, Pueblo, CO 81003 (by appointment)
719-549-3224 | www.southerncoloradosbdc.org
[email protected]

The SBDC is a must have for all small and developing businesses. Armed with expertise in accounting, budgeting, business planning, and marketing, the SBDC can assign you one of their business support personnel to guide you through the business development process. The SBDC is also known for their free classes.

Pueblo Economic Development Corporation
301 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-544-2000

Pueblo Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO) is a private, not-for-profit organization that serves as the economic development point of contact for the City of Pueblo, and for connecting businesses with local incentives. Contact PEDCO for assistance in relocating or expanding your business within the City of Pueblo.

Small Business Development Center
121 W City Center Dr
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-549-3224

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides business development and support through free one-on-one counseling for both existing and start-up businesses, a variety of seminars and workshops designed to help small business owners improve their business knowledge and entrepreneurs plan their start-up business, and The Leading Edge Program, Colorado’s premier certified course for entrepreneurial training and business plan development.

Pueblo County Community Development Corporation
215 W. 10th Street, Room 340
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-583-6240

PCCDC provides low-interest loans to local businesses in exchange for a commitment to hire low and moderate income employees. The program is oriented to supply “gap” financing which provides an additional funding mechanism to businesses that do not fully qualify for conventional financing.

Southern Colorado Economic Development District
121 W City Center Dr
Suite 200 Rm 200B
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-545-8680 / 877-252-7297

Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD) is a not-for-profit organization that serves the 13 counties of southeastern Colorado. In addition to providing community support, SCEDD houses the “Business Lending Center” which helps businesses build and expand by packaging SBA 504 loans in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.