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‘Marketing Plan RECOVERY’ Video Series – Larimer SBDC
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, the Larimer Small Business Development Center, and the Loveland Business Development Center partnered to offer a Marketing Series for Business: Marketing Plan RECOVERY. This six-part virtual series provides businesses with the opportunity to rethink their marketing plan in the face of a crisis and to pivot to effective tools that can help them […]
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Learn MoreColorado Face Covering Order
A breakdown of the current requirements per the State of Colorado orders.
Learn MoreCurrent City of Fort Collins Leniencies
Information and resources on the current City of Fort Collins leniencies.
Learn MoreDe-escalation Training Videos
Access to a recording of the Business Leader Panel (sponsored by the City Fort Collins) and a series of micro-training videos that you can share with your organization’s employees to help develop skills in the area of de-escalation.
Learn MoreEmail Marketing Best Practices – OTM Marketing Video Tip
Full-service marketing agency, Old Town Media (OTM), in partnership with For Fort Collins, shares Marketing Video Tips from Specialists at OTM to support local business owners, marketers, and operators. In this video, OTM Content Optimization Specialist, Hailey Bouche, tells the 3 best practices for email marketing.
Learn MoreExpanded Outdoor Dining During COVID-19
Learn MoreFoundations of Marketing – Larimer SBDC Free E-Learning
The Colorado SBDC Network offers free online training videos to help you start and grow your business. The following video links cover topics on the foundations of marketing.
Learn MoreFree Downloadable Signage for Businesses
Free downloadable signage for businesses including: – Safety templates provided by the Larimer County Health Department – Customer Best Practices Signage for download
Learn MoreGetting Started in E-Commerce – Startup Week Fort Collins Webinar
The following webinar from Startup Week Fort Collins provides insight into getting started in e-commerce. Startup Week Fort Collins was created to highlight entrepreneurship as a primary driver for social, cultural, and economic equity, to serve as a platform for local entrepreneurs to share what they know with the city they love and to empower entrepreneurs of all stripes, backgrounds, […]
Learn MoreGuide to Making & Selling Digital Products – Larimer SBDC Video
In partnership with Larimer SBDC, Franklin Taggart provides a short presentation on making and selling digital info products. This video is for people who are brand new to online business opportunities and are seeking an easy way to get started.
Learn MoreHow to Infuse PR Into Marketing – OTM Marketing Video Tip
Full-service marketing agency, Old Town Media (OTM), in partnership with For Fort Collins, shares Marketing Video Tips from Specialists at OTM to support local business owners, marketers, and operators. In this video, OTM PR & Content Specialist, Jana Beasley, shares 3 tips to infuse Public Relations into your Marketing Strategy.
Learn MoreList of Community Organizations & Partners
A complete list of helpful community organizations and partners for reference.
Learn MoreManaging Your Finances – Larimer SBDC Free E-Learning
The Colorado SBDC Network offers free online training videos to help you start and grow your business. The following video links cover topics on managing your finances.
Learn MoreMarketing Well in a Crisis – Startup Week Fort Collins Webinar
The following webinar from Startup Week Fort Collins provides guidance on marketing well during a crisis. Startup Week Fort Collins was created to highlight entrepreneurship as a primary driver for social, cultural, and economic equity, to serve as a platform for local entrepreneurs to share what they know with the city they love and to empower entrepreneurs of all stripes, […]
Learn MoreNoCo Safety Supply
Looking for face coverings, cleaning, and safety supplies for your business? Post what you have or what you need to keep Northern Colorado employees and workplaces safe.
Learn MoreOnline Restaurant Academy
The Online Restaurant Academy is offering a FREE online coaching mini course designed to level up your restaurant business through proven planning and processing tools. It’s time to work smarter, not harder and enjoy that #restaurantlife you’ve always dreamed of.
Learn MoreReopening Guidelines
Industry-specific guidelines are now available from both the State of Colorado and Larimer County. Larimer County has been placed at Level 3 (Orange) on Colorado’s Dial framework, which standardizes different levels of “openness” at the county level. The Dial is a tool for counties to use to make life during the pandemic more sustainable, allowing us to balance, to the […]
Learn MoreReputation Management – OTM Marketing Video Tip
Full-service marketing agency, Old Town Media (OTM), in partnership with For Fort Collins, shares Marketing Video Tips from Specialists at OTM to support local business owners, marketers, and operators. In this video, OTM PR & Content Specialist, Jana Beasley, tells all about Reputation Management.
Learn MoreSocial Media Tips & Tricks – OTM Marketing Video Tip
Full-service marketing agency, Old Town Media (OTM), in partnership with For Fort Collins, shares Marketing Video Tips from Specialists at OTM to support local business owners, marketers, and operators. In this video, OTM Storytelling Specialist Specialist, Samantha (Sam) Kolodny, covers 3 important social media marketing considerations: making a plan, setting a goal, and tracking progress.
Learn MoreStarting a Business – Larimer SBDC Free E-Learning
The Colorado SBDC Network offers free online training videos to help you start and grow your business. The following video links cover topics on starting a business.
Learn MoreTop 3 Tips For Digital Advertising – OTM Marketing Video Tip
Full-service marketing agency, Old Town Media (OTM), in partnership with For Fort Collins, shares Marketing Video Tips from Specialists at OTM to support local business owners, marketers, and operators. In this video, OTM PPC Specialist, Kiara Glover, shares her top 3 tips for successful digital advertising.
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