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

May 15 – July 10, 2024

Applications are open for Mile High United Way’s next Small Business Accelerator! This 10-week program teaches new and early entrepreneurs how to develop their business plan and tell their story. Apply by May 8.

THRIVE Small Business Summit

May 10, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This is the premier annual event for small business owners in Metro Denver! With opportunities for networking, learning about resources and enhancing business skills, everything is included to help small businesses scale and work efficiently. 

THRIVE Small Business Summit in Metro Denver with Mile High United Way on May 10, 2024

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 open!

Apply Now: English | Español

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.

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

Have questions?

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

Our Impact

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
Helping Local Businesses in Metro Denver Thrive During the Pandemic

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

Learn how Mile High United Way is providing small business support to help local business owners, like Brittney and Joslyn of FIT & NU, adapt and thrive amid the pandemic.

January 7, 2021