Small Business Week 2011

The Mile High Business Alliance is pleased to partner with the Denver Office of Economic Development and our partners to bring you  Small Business Week. This nationally recognized campaign acknowledges the vital role of small businesses in building our economy.

• In the State of Colorado, there are more than 500,000 small businesses, employing more than 51% of the private workforce.

• In a five year period, small businesses in Colorado created 166,158 more jobs than large employers, with firms under 20 employees having the greatest positive impact

• Nationally, small businesses create 60-80% of all new jobs across the board

Small Business Week will culminate in a one-day forum to connect business owners with community resources to help their businesses succeed. Mark your calendars for this event, which will take place Saturday, May 21 at the Wellington Webb Building.

Get the knowledge to better your business at this forum designed specifically for small business owners. Connect with experts and organizations who can provide real solutions for your everyday challenges.

Choose from 30 Interactive Workshops & Sessions on:

•  Starting a Small Business in Denver
•  Supporting or Expanding Your Business
•  Community Engagement
•  Policy & Strategies for a Resilient Economy

MHBA invites all small business owners, chambers of commerce, business organzations, service providers, professionals, econonomic development specialists and community leaders to get involved in Small Business Week:

• Join us Saturday for the Forum!

• Join our newsletter list to stay informed about the campaign and event

• Take our business needs survey to tell us what your small business needs to succeed

We know that small businesses are the foundation of a resilient economy. We look forward to this event and invite you to contact us if you have other ideas or suggestions for supporting this campaign.