The City of Thornton partners with and can recommend resource organizations from across the region in order to support existing, expanding and relocating businesses. These organizations can assist your business needs in the areas of:
Business & Consumer Reference
Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific
The BBB is dedicated to promoting and fostering the highest ethical relationships between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence.
303.758.2100
www.bbb.org/denver
County Information
Adams County Government Offices
4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton 80601
303.659.2120
adcogov.org
Adams County Health Department
303.220.9200 · publichealth@adcogov.org
adamscountyhealthdepartment.org
Federal Information
Internal Revenue Service
800.829.1040
irs.gov
Funding Resources
B:side Fund
B:side can help you with financing to turn your side hustle into a dream business.
303.657.0010
bsidefund.org
Colorado Enterprise Fund
The mission of CEF is to accelerate community prosperity by financing and supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in Colorado.
303.860.0242
coloradoenterprisefund.org
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority
CHFA strengthens Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. We offer financial resources to strengthen home ownership, affordable rental housing, and businesses.
303.297.2432
chfainfo.com
Colorado Minority Business Office (MBO)
The Minority Business Office helps minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses learn how to best market themselves as a certified business and secure government contracts.
oedit.colorado.gov/minority-business-office-of-colorado
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT)
303.892.3840
oedit.colorado.gov
Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute
The RMMFI is a non-profit organization that provides learning, lending, and coaching to grow community entrepreneurs who build businesses to advance along the pathway to self-sufficiency and self-worth.
720.941.5037
rmmfi.org
Government Procurement
Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Government contract assistance.
303.453.8512
coloradoptac.org
US Department of Transportation Small Business Transportation Resource Center
SBTRC helps small businesses make the right connections with large contractors.
303.800.3711
westcentralsbtrc.com
Health Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is the national public health agency of the United States.
800.232.4636
cdc.gov
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
CDPHE serves Coloradans by providing public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places.
303.692.2000
cdphe.colorado.gov
World Health Organization
The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
202.974.3000
who.int
Highways & Toll Roads
Colorado Department of Transportation
303.759.2368
codot.gov
ExpressToll
303.537.3470
expresstoll.com
International Trade
US Department of Commerce, Export Assistance Center
Get started in exporting or increase your exports through loan programs, education, training and counseling.
303.844.6623
trade.gov/export-solutions
World Trade Center Denver
The WTC Denver facilitates international trade in the Rocky Mountain Region and connects members to a global network of 330 World Trade Centers in 100 countries.
303.592.5757
wtcdenver.org
Legal
3i Law
For assistance with business-related legal questions, 3i Law can help. The Office of Economic Development has formed a unique partnership with 3i Law to provide free legal counseling sessions for our local businesses.
303.245.2100
3ilawfirm.com
Colorado Bar Association
303.860.1115
cobar.org
Colorado Legal Aid Foundation
303.863.9544
legalaidfoundation.org
Licenses & Permits – City of Thornton
Business License
Commercial and home-based businesses may require a City Sales & Use Tax license. Contact the Thornton Sales Tax division for more information.
303.538.7400
thorntonco.gov/business/Pages/business-licenses.aspx
City Development
Building permits and inspections, Contractor’s licenses, development permits, and more.
303.538.7295
thorntonco.gov/government/citydevelopment/Pages/default.aspx
Promotion & Networking Programs
Adams County Regional Economic Partnership
The mission of AC-REP is to attract, retain, and serve the primary businesses in Adams County.
720.758.8380
adamscountyrep.com
Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The CHCC is a membership driven organization comprised of small business owners, corporate representatives, community leaders, and association members representing various professions.
303.534.7783
hispanicchamberdenver.com
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
DMCC helps your business by making connections, promoting your business, offering discounts for members, and more.
303.534.8500
denverchamber.org
Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation
MDEDC is a regional economic development group who represents and furthers the economic interests of the entire region.
303.620.8092
metrodenver.org
Thornton Area Chamber of Commerce
TACC is focused on creating opportunities for businesses to partner with each other, schools, governments, and nonprofits to drive increased business success and balanced life in the area.
info@tachamber.com
thorntonareachamber.com
Property Maintenance & Safety
City of Thornton Code Compliance
To report a development or nuisance code violation.
303.538.7517
thorntonco.gov/government/citydevelopment/Pages/code-compliance/neighborhood-preservation.aspx
City of Thornton Homeless Outreach Team
To report an encampment, request resources be provided to someone you suspect is without a home, and to learn more about HOT.
720.977.5900
thorntonco.gov/community-connections/Pages/homeless-outreach-team.aspx
City of Thornton Police Department
Crime Prevention Unit
720.977.5024 (non-emergency)
thorntonco.gov/public-safety/police-department/Pages/default.aspx
Sidewalk Maintenance
Submit concerns through the My Thornton app.
thorntonco.gov/government/communications/Pages/my-thornton.aspx
Small Business Development
Anythink Libraries
Providing resources and services to small businesses such as databases, legal forms, private meeting rooms, co-working areas, low-cost printing and faxing, and classes and workshops.
Anythink Wright Farms 303.405.3200
Anythink Huron Street 303.452.7534
Anythink York Street 303.405.3234
anythinklibraries.org
Mi Casa Resource Center
Mi Casa works to advance the economic success of Latino and working families by expanding opportunities for educational, professional and entrepreneurial advancement.
303.573.1302
micasaresourcecenter.org
Mile High United Way for Business
Mile High United Way for Business provides support for women- and minority-owned small businesses to strengthen under-resourced communities and help our small business community thrive.
303.433.8383
unitedwaydenver.org/community-programs/united-for-business/
North Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Helps existing and new businesses grow and prosper by providing free and confidential consulting and no- or low-cost training programs.
303.460.1032
northmetrosbdc.com
SCORE
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.
800.634.0245
score.org
US Small Business Administration
The SBA is a US government agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
800.827.5722
sba.gov
State of Colorado
Colorado Business Express
Colorado Business Express is a quick and easy way to register a business with Colorado Department of Revenue and/or Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
mybiz.colorado.gov/intro
Colorado Secretary of State
303.894.2200
sos.state.co.us
Utilities
Public Utilities Commission
An authority of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, the Public Utilities Commission regulates and investigates issues with gas, electric, and phone companies..
303.894.2000
puc.colorado.gov/
United Power
Commercial rebates may be available to your business.
303.659.0551
unitedpower.com
Xcel Energy
Rebates and incentives may be available to your business.
1.800.481.4700
xcelenergy.com/programs_and_rebates/business_programs_and_rebates
Workforce Development & Training
Adams County Community Safety & Well-being – Race Equity Office
The Adams Race Equity division leads with a social equity and justice lens to elevate people, improve systems, and strengthen neighborhoods.
720.523.6939
adcogov.org/community-safety-well-being
Adams County Education Consortium (ACEC)
ACEC is a countywide partnership bridging the gap between students and businesses to ensure that learners in the county gain 21st Century skills.
303.453.8515
adamscountyeducation.org
Adams County Workforce & Business Center
The Adams County Workforce & Business Center provides valuable services designed to assist companies in recruiting highly trained and qualified employees.
720.523.6900
adcogov.org/WBC
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
One function of CDLE is to provide workplaces with protection and safety programs.
303.318.8000
cdle.colorado.gov
Connecting Colorado Workforce
Connecting Colorado is part of a state- and county-run system that delivers immediate, tangible results for your future. Post a résumé, apply for a specific job or do a self-directed job search through a database.
connectingcolorado.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The EEOC is a federal agency that was established via the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to administer and enforce civil rights laws against workplace discrimination.
800.669.4000
eeoc.gov
Front Range Community College
FRCC provides corporate solutions and training.
303.404.5000
frontrange.edu