Upcoming & Past Activities

What Every Food Entrepreneur Needs to Know

Selling Homemade Food in Colorado? Know the Law.

If you sell food directly to consumers—from baked goods to jams or spice blends—you need to understand what the Colorado Cottage Food Act means for your business.

Join Samantha Peaslee, small business attorney and Colorado SBDC advisor, for a free, info-packed webinar. You’ll walk away with legal clarity and a sharper strategy for selling your food products with confidence.

What’s Inside:

• What’s legally allowed (and what’s not)
• How the Act impacts your marketing, operations, and sales
• How to use compliance as a competitive edge

Note: This is an educational webinar—it does not fulfill the required food safety training under the Cottage Food Act.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
🕛 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Format: Online
🔗 Register: Click here to sign up

Have questions about starting or growing your business in Westminster? Want to learn about available resources, funding opportunities, or upcoming development projects? The City’s Economic Development Team is now hosting business office hours to help you navigate it all!

Every second Wednesday of the month you can stop by the new Westminster Chamber of Commerce Office and Business Launchpad (8845 Eaton St.) in Downtown Westminster to visit with economic development staff. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or community member, you’re invited to stop by. No appointment needed—just drop in and connect with the team!

Economic Development Office Hours

📅 Every second Wednesday of the month

🕙 10 am to 2 pm

📍 8845 Eaton Street

✅ Get expert guidance on business licensing, permits, and City regulations

✅ Learn about funding and incentive programs for local businesses

✅ Explore opportunities for growth and expansion in Westminster

✅ Ask questions and share concerns directly with City staff

To learn more about the economic development team visit: www.westminstereconomicdevelopment.org

Have questions about starting or growing your business in Westminster? Want to learn about available resources, funding opportunities, or upcoming development projects? The City’s Economic Development Team is now hosting business office hours to help you navigate it all!

Every second Wednesday of the month you can stop by the new Westminster Chamber of Commerce Office and Business Launchpad (8845 Eaton St.) in Downtown Westminster to visit with economic development staff. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or community member, you’re invited to stop by. No appointment needed—just drop in and connect with the team!

Economic Development Office Hours

📅 Every second Wednesday of the month

🕙 10 am to 2 pm

📍 8845 Eaton Street

✅ Get expert guidance on business licensing, permits, and City regulations

✅ Learn about funding and incentive programs for local businesses

✅ Explore opportunities for growth and expansion in Westminster

✅ Ask questions and share concerns directly with City staff

To learn more about the economic development team visit: www.westminstereconomicdevelopment.org

Join us to learn more about the city sales and use tax requirements for businesses located inside and outside of the City of Westminster. We will look at the sales tax return, initial use tax return, and filing frequency requirements. 

🗓 Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Format: Online
🔗 Register: Click here to sign up

Have questions about starting or growing your business in Westminster? Want to learn about available resources, funding opportunities, or upcoming development projects? The City’s Economic Development Team is now hosting business office hours to help you navigate it all!

Every second Wednesday of the month you can stop by the new Westminster Chamber of Commerce Office and Business Launchpad (8845 Eaton St.) in Downtown Westminster to visit with economic development staff. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or community member, you’re invited to stop by. No appointment needed—just drop in and connect with the team!

Economic Development Office Hours

📅 Every second Wednesday of the month

🕙 10 am to 2 pm

📍 8845 Eaton Street

✅ Get expert guidance on business licensing, permits, and City regulations

✅ Learn about funding and incentive programs for local businesses

✅ Explore opportunities for growth and expansion in Westminster

✅ Ask questions and share concerns directly with City staff

To learn more about the economic development team visit: www.westminstereconomicdevelopment.org

Opening Your Business: A Three-Part Series is designed to guide aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs through the essential steps of launching a business. From understanding legal requirements and business planning, to accessing local resources and building a solid financial foundation, each session is packed with expert insights and practical tools to help you start strong and grow with confidence. Attendance at all three sessions is encouraged for the most complete experience, but each session also stands alone and can be attended individually. Whether you’re just exploring an idea or ready to take action, this series will equip you with the knowledge and support you need to move forward.

Part III: Opening Your Business – Financial Basics for First-Time Owners

Funding Your Future: Smart Financial Moves for Startups

🗓 Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
💻 Format: Online
🔗 Register: Click here to sign up

Description:
Numbers don’t have to be scary — and they shouldn’t be a mystery. In this final session of our Opening Your Business series, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the financial basics every first-time business owner needs to know.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand the connection between personal finances and early business success
• Manage personal debt and savings to reduce business risk
• Decode key financial terms like revenue, profit, margins, and cash flow
• Distinguish between one-time startup costs and ongoing expenses
• Create a realistic budget and revenue projections
• Avoid common pitfalls around cash flow management

You’ll also receive resources for next steps, and have time for Q&A with an expert.

Presented by the North Metro Denver SBDC’s Financial Management & Lending Team and Lead Advisor, Karen Patel, this session delivers straightforward guidance and practical tips to help you start strong — and stay strong — financially.