Resources for Rural Businesses

Rural small businesses encounter distinct challenges when it comes to starting and growing, including limited access to capital, resources, and qualified talent. Explore the various resources designed to support rural businesses, ranging from financing and counseling to additional opportunities that can help these businesses thrive and succeed.

About the Presenters

Marie Peters is passionate about implementing inclusive lending practices to address the wealth gap through entrepreneurship and small business ownership. As Director of B:Side Fund, she manages direct lending programs that are designed for under-resourced small businesses.

As Colorado Director, Hunter Nelson directs Small Business Majority’s outreach, education and policy efforts in the state of Colorado, by building and maintaining strategic partnerships, educating the small business communities on key policy issues and working on statewide policy efforts.