Today, Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s (OEDIT) Business Support Division announced 180 Small Business Accelerated Growth Program grants to support small businesses in Colorado. Consisting of 113 Access to Capital grants and 67 digital marketing grants, these $5,000 awards will help small business owners across the state secure financing to grow their businesses. They will also help businesses establish an online presence, utilize website best practices, and focus on social media to reach more customers. “Small businesses are the foundation of Colorado’s economy, and we are proud to provide them with more tools and resources to grow their businesses. This is another example of our efforts to make it easier and more affordable to start and run a successful business in our great state,” said Governor Polis. These grants support businesses in more than half of Colorado counties.