Connecting Skilled Trades Entrepreneurs with New Business
Skilled trades, facilities maintenance, and light construction are crucial services in the community. Running a business in this industry can be complex and isolating, and for BIPOC and immigrant-owned businesses, additional barriers often exist.
Building with Entrepreneurs in Skilled Trades (BEST) focuses on growth strategies for skilled trades and facilities maintenance businesses within the construction industry that leverage community resources and collaboration. Participants share their challenges, experiences, and expertise and partner to support one another and look for creative and realistic solutions.
This program includes structured networking sessions, job opportunities with large institutions, open discussions, and support to elevate your business.
Join us as we empower skilled trades entrepreneurs, forge valuable relationships, and build a foundation for lasting success.
BEST Offers:
Networking events
Introduction to CCWB's work
Candid conversations among participants
Insightful discussions on industry-specific hurdles, including working with prime contractors
Identify topics or issues for BEST to address
Get to know other skilled trades small business owners
Opportunities to work with institutions
Meet representatives from large institutions to learn about opportunities to work with them
Technical assistance in developing proposals for job and contract opportunities
Skill-building sessions
The Ins & Outs of Contracts - key terms, how to protect yourself, what to be on the lookout for, etc.
Additional sessions will be covered based on participants’ interests and challenges (for example: Introduction to BidNet, City & County of Denver’s Prevailing Wage requirements, Green Building opportunities, etc.)