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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 MoreChild Care Provider Resources
Child care providers in Colorado can access a free resource toolkit including topics on hiring employees, tackling licensing challenges, funding support for child care providers and much more. Child care providers can get personalized help through a mentorship program. Energize Colorado experts are ready to help you tackle the challenges of being either a home-based or center-based child care provider.
Learn MoreCity of Fort Collins Commercial Signage Leniencies
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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 MoreDisproportionately Impacted Business Grant
The Disproportionately Impacted Business Grant provides funding to Colorado businesses that were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and did not receive meaningful access to federal loans and grants. Businesses will receive a minimum of $1,500 and a maximum of $10,000. This grant is intended to cover expenses that have not been covered by other federal funding.
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.
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Learn MoreFort Collins Utilities Pandemic Assistance
Is your business behind on your utility bills due to hardship related to the pandemic? If you or your business are behind on your bill from Fort Collins Utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Fort Collins Utilities has received $469,000 from Platte River Power Authority and $381,550 from the American Rescue Plan Act […]
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 MoreInclusivity in Marketing Video
In this video, Spectacle Marketing, explains the importance of incorporating inclusivity into your business’ marketing strategy, and how to do so authentically.
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 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 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 MoreRestaurant & Bar Special State Sales Tax Deduction
On November 25, 2020, Governor Polis announced that certain restaurants, bars, and mobile food vendors may be eligible for state sales tax relief.
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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