Business Resources
A number of resources are available to help you start, maintain, promote, and grow your business. Here is a list of just a few (also check out the listings in the sidebar on the right).
Ordinances
Calhan Ordinance and Code Book
Chapter 5 of the Town Ordinance and Code Book covers rules and regulations for businesses and selling, including licensing, sales and property taxes, alchohol sales, and more.
El Paso County Business Regulations
El Paso County has a website with links to various business regulations and zoning laws.
Website: http://www.elpasoco.com/Businesses/Pages/BusinessRegulations.aspx
Chambers of Commerce & Business Groups
Eastern Plains Chamber of Commerce
The Eastern Plains Chamber of Commerce is an organization comprised of multiple community partners working collectively in the pursuit of regional economic betterment with a shared voice, mission and focus.
Phone Number: 719-683-5755
Website: http://www.easternplainschamber.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Eastern-Plains-Chamber-Commerce-2353774
Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance
The Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance (Business Alliance) is committed to being the primary advocate of the Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak region business community, dedicated to serving businesses of all sizes to build regional economic growth. The Business Alliance is the connection between business and government, business and business, and business and the workforce.
Website: http://www.coloradospringsbusinessalliance.com
Southern Colorado Better Business Bureau
Website: http://www.bbb.org/southern-colorado
Business Assistance
El Paso County Revolving Loan Fund
Website: http://adm.elpasoco.com/BudgetAdministration/EconomicDevelopment/Pages/Revolving...
U.S. Small Business Administration
Website: http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3104
Colorado State Office of Economic Development
Website: http://www.advancecolorado.com
Colorado Small Business Development Center
Website: http://www.coloradosbdc.org
Pikes Peak Regional Development Corporation
Website: http://www.pprdc.com/
El Paso County Business Website
Website: http://www.elpasoco.com/Businesses/Pages/default.aspx
Demographics
U.S. Census – Town of Calhan FactFinder
Website: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?s...
U.S. Census – El Paso County QuickFacts
Website: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08/08041.html
U.S. Census – Colorado State QuickFacts
Website: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08000.html
Business Resources
Here are links to more resources for starting a business: