Golden Women in Business (GWiB) is an energetic organization dedicated to inspiring women, building relationships between professional women and the Golden community and to discovering opportunities that help create and make successful businesswomen.

• • Welcome to the Beck Venture Center, where innovation, entrepreneurship, and community converge to build world-class companies. Whether you’re launching your first startup, accelerating a growing venture, seeking capital, looking for a dynamic place to work, or simply want to plug into a thriving network of founders and innovators—our programs, services, and events are designed to support every step of your journey

• • Founded in 1970 on the principles of building a thriving Golden, the Golden Civic Foundation (GCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to invest in the economic and cultural vitality of the Golden community. Since 1970, GCF has invested millions of dollars in Golden—supporting local businesses, nonprofits, and schools through civic development, community grants, and small business loans.

Connecting people — business leaders, thinkers, do-ers, citizens, and neighbors — The Golden Chamber of Commerce creates a foundation for success, a springboard for growth and a platform for support. 

Traxion is a network of successful executives and entrepreneurs who provide mentorship to early-stage companies in Golden and the surrounding metro area, offering a network of industry experts, successful executives, and experienced entrepreneurs who provide guidance on the process of starting and growing a company.

Golden Startup Coffee’s mission is to learn, contribute, and inspire. It’s a simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members to explore the entrepreneurial journey together in Golden, Colorado. On the second Wednesday of the month, register online.

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a special district that supports the economic and community vitality of the downtown area through grant programs to help businesses thrive, enhance arts and culture opportunities, and make downtown a wonderful place to visit. You are encouraged to explore the funding assistance programs, eligibility requirements, and applications online.

Through collaborative marketing efforts, we position Golden as a premier destination in Colorado by promoting its unique attributes to residents, regional visitors, and out-of-state travelers. Visit our website to learn more about the community marketing fund, the Golden Tourism Economic Impact Study, or attending the Visit Golden Stakeholder Committee!

The Colorado legislature created the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program to encourage development in economically distressed areas of the state. Businesses may be eligible for state income tax credits and sales and use tax exemptions for specific business investments.

CoorsTek Academy is an Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Golden, Colorado, offering hands-on training in partnership with educational institutions and industry partners to help meet Colorado’s workforce needs. Its course offerings include technical skills like CNC machining, forklift, and quality, as well as leadership and AI skills training.

• • Hosted by Red Rocks Community College, Rocky Mountain Education Center, the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located in the Denver Metro region is a vital resource for entrepreneurs and small businesses at every stage of their business journey. This center offers invaluable services like confidential, one-on-one advising, low-cost training, and essential connections to community partners.

• • The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across the state. They also champion the industries that make Colorado unique, like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism. See their Business Support and Access to Capital resources pages.