Building with Entrepreneurs
in Skilled Trades (BEST)

Transforming Opportunities for
Skilled Trades Entrepreneurs


The construction, skilled trades, and facilities maintenance industries are vital to our community's infrastructure and growth. Yet, minority and immigrant-owned businesses in these sectors often face systemic barriers, from limited access to capital to exclusion from institutional contracts.

The Building with Entrepreneurs in Skilled Trades (BEST) program empowers historically excluded business owners to overcome these challenges. Through culturally responsive support, strategic market connections, and a thriving professional network, BEST participants gain the tools they need to scale sustainably and build lasting success.

BEST Program Overview


The BEST program equips minority and immigrant-owned businesses with the skills, resources, and connections necessary to expand their operations and increase market opportunities. Designed to foster collaboration, learning, and business growth, the program's ultimate goal is to help skilled trades entrepreneurs secure larger contracts, access new markets, and scale sustainably.

Program Goals:
  • Strengthen participants’ capacity to meet institutional requirements and pursue larger contracts.
  • Build a supportive network of skilled trades entrepreneurs sharing referrals and opportunities.
  • Amplify the impact of minority and immigrant-owned businesses within Denver’s skilled trades ecosystem.
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BEST Offers

Networking and Workshop Events

BEST provides a space for entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. By fostering a strong, mutually supportive community, the program encourages participants to refer opportunities, share resources, and build collective wealth.
  • Attend community events emphasizing relationship building and shared learning.
  • Gain access to peer support and collaborative referral networks.
  • Circulate dollars within the community to create a self-sustaining ecosystem.
BEST is a supportive, inclusive community that does not require membership costs.

Training and Anchor Institution Access


BEST prepares businesses to navigate institutional procurement processes and meet contract requirements. Participants gain direct access to opportunities through training and networking events with major institutions.
  • Engage in a cohort-based training program modeled on CCW’s Feeding Anchors success.
  • Showcase your services to procurement specialists at exclusive events.
  • Join a curated vendor list shared with anchor institutions and community partners.
For Business OWners

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For Anchor Institutions

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For Community Members

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Skilled Trades Community Ecosystem

The program extends beyond institutional access by connecting businesses to a broader network of community partners. This holistic approach ensures that participants have the resources they need to succeed.
  • Collaborate with developers, property managers, and prime contractors to access new markets.
  • Gain connections to funding, mentorship, and workforce development resources.
  • Help co-create an ecosystem tailored to supporting minority and immigrant-owned skilled trades businesses.
For Business OWners

Get support to grow your business or explore employee ownership.

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For Anchor Institutions

Partner with us to align your spending with community wealth building.

Learn More
For Community Members

Invest in transformative economic change.

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For Supporters

Invest in transformative economic change

Donate Now
"It was an absolute privilege to collaborate with Kimberly Bonner and the Center for Community Wealth Small Business Team on the AHEC [Auraria Higher Education Center] RFP. The team's dedication, expertise, and passion made the journey not only successful but incredibly rewarding."
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— Alvis O'Neal, Co-Founder, Maven Fire Protection Services

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