Resources & Support

Whether you are looking to start or grow your business in Custer County, we have resources and support to get your enterprise up and running — and thriving — as quickly as possible. Send us an email, give us a call, or even better schedule a time with one of our business development representatives to guide you step by step in your business-ownership journey.

Resources

photo by Ellen Glover

photo by Ellen Glover

photo by Ellen Glover

photo by Ellen Glover

photo by Ellen Glover

photo by Ellen Glover

Support

  • Veterans' Services

    Custer County has a large population of veterans, and there are several nonprofits that support veterans. Our veterans service officers are located in Westcliffe. Custer County is both restorative and entrepreneurial —a number of vets are small business owners.

    Learn More

  • Service Officer

    Dominic Edginton
    Address: 205 S. 6th St., Westcliffe, CO 81252
    719-618-8266
    vso@custercounty-co.gov
    Hours: Tues – Thursday, 8am-4pm. Fri 8am-11am by appt.

  • Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center/Westcliffe

    Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, a veteran-centered nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, provides for a veterans services officer in Westcliffe.

    Christy Schram,
    Veteran resource and community development coordinator
    205 South 6th St., Westcliffe, CO 81252
    513-317-7647
    chram@mtcarmelcenter.org

FAQs

  • Where can I recruit good people to hire?

    There are multiple free recruitment tools available:

    A. Word of mouth

    B. Local Facebook listings

    C. The Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE)

  • Where can I get a business loan?

    Depending on your need and credit rating there are multiple sources. Contact the CCEDC representative for the appropriate funding sources.

  • I am planning to start a new business. Where can I get organizational help?

    Obtain a checklist for a new business here and then contact a representative of the CCEDC.

  • How often do CCEDC meet?

    Regular meetings are monthly. Contact a representative of CCEDC for the date and time of the meeting.