United For Business

Small Business Support Program

Mile High United Way provides free consulting and support to help small businesses stabilize and grow.

Through our United for Business program, we provide one-on-one business consulting, advising owners on how to improve in the areas of accounting, marketing, legal support, and more over a period of 3 months. 

More Opportunities

Small Business Accelerator Program - Supporting small businesses in Metro Denver

Small Business Accelerator

Jan. 8 – Feb. 5, 2025

Designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to start, manage and grow their businesses. The course typically covers a variety of topics, including marketing, finance and the basics of starting a small business. Apply by Dec. 5. 

Website Development Program

With the help of consultants and a team of expert digital marketing volunteers, our website development program will help bring your story to life and grow your business online. Applications are currently open!

Apply now: English | Español

We provide small business support for hundreds of business owners every year. Helping them stabilize and achieve their growth potential.

Microloan Program

Does your small business need a loan? Mile High United Way has partnered with New Seed Lending to provide small business loans from $2,000 to $15,000 for qualified small businesses.

Small Business Capacity Building

Register for FREE seminars to support your entrepreneurial and business growth! These events are in partnership with United for Business and Denver Economic Development and Opportunity.

Small Business Accelerator program for Metro Denver businesses

Have questions?

Contact us directly to learn more at UFB@UnitedWayDenver.org or call 720-501-3920.

Our Impact

10 Ways You Supported Metro Denver Families in 2024
Eight Ways to Support Families This Holiday Season
Investing in Capacity Building for Local Business Owners
Mile High United Way Supports Small Business Owners Like Tonya
Mile High United Way and Wells Fargo Power Small Business Growth in Metro Denver

As 2024 comes to an end, we are reminiscing about the many ways you stepped up to support Metro Denver families! Here’s how you created change this year …

December 17, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, there are many ways you can support our community by volunteering and engaging in our work, like the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot, Children’s Holiday Party and more.

October 30, 2023

This year, our United for Business team is launching new initiatives and events to support capacity building through intensive skills-development. Learn how we’re helping our small business community thrive!

March 27, 2023

Like many small business owners, Tonya was faced with challenges when the pandemic hit, and she struggled to keep her company afloat. Learn how Mile High United Way’s United for Business program provided support when she needed it most.

June 30, 2022

Wells Fargo is furthering their investment in Mile High United Way’s United for Business program to help local businesses thrive.

August 12, 2021