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Leading Edge for Transportation & Construction

Mar
28
2018
Wed 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
9 sessions ending Wed, May 23

Take your business to the next level!  Join the elite group of graduates that have completed an interactive business planning course designed specifically for highway design and construction contractors.

Offered by the Denver Metro SBDC and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), this 9-week course was built on the award-winning LEADING EDGE business planning curriculum and tailored by industry experts to help contractors determine the best growth strategy for their business. If you want to successfully perform on CDOT, City and County of Denver, RTD, and other government contracts, this is a great step to build capacity and gain the contacts that you need to win.

In this program you will:

  • Create a Business Development Plan tailored to meet your business needs, goals, and objectives for growth.
  • Focus on increasing your business's capacity to successfully perform as a sub and prime contractor on government contracts.
  • Work one-on-one with experienced business advisors to reach your goals.
  • Gain an introduction to industry mentors and prime contractors and connect with community leaders, government agencies, and other resources.
  • Attend all other Denver Metro SBDC workshops for free during the program.
  • Receive preferential enrollment consideration in the CDOT Mentor-Protege Program.
  • Graduate with recognition from CDOT, prime contractors, and more!

    Investment:

    FREE if you complete the March 28 program. $322.50 required upon registration which is reimbursed upon graduation. You must submit a business/strategy plan by two weeks after the course and attend at least eight out of the nine classes to graduate .

    Important Dates:

    Info Session

    March 14 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
    Registration Deadline March 28


    Course Sessions March 28 - May 23, 2018 | Wednesday evenings | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

    Graduation TBD

    Contact
    Olivia Rollene at olivia.rollene@denversbdc.org or call 303-620-8076 for questions.

    Drop Regulations: Any drop must be done within the first week. You will receive almost a full reimbursement - $50 will stay with the SBDC to cover hard costs. 


    Eligibility:

    • In business 2+ years (or equivalent industry experience)
    • M inimum of $100k in sales (for single practitioners on the consulting/professional services side, there may be exceptions )
    • May have employees or may be working alone but planning to hire
    • Able to provide a balance sheet, statement of cash flow, income statement and quarterly profit and loss statements
    • Eager to learn and committed to growing your business
    • Certified DBE/ESB/MWBE/SBE companies preferred

    Fee: $ 322.50

    Phone: 303-620-8076

    Location

    Denver Metro SBDC
    Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce 1445 Market St., 5th Floor Denver, CO 80202
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