Did you know that more than half of all Americans own or work for a small business? Or that two thirds of new jobs are created by small businesses? Since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week an opportunity to highlight the contributions of these innovative andindustrious entrepreneurs and small…
Money Smart Week April 21–28
It's spring cleaning time for your finances and Money Smart Week is here to help. During the week of April 21–28, 2018, hundreds of organizations across the country including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, nonprofits and government agencies will come together to build awareness and offer programs to help consumers better manage their personal finances…
Go Code Colorado 2018
Are you a wiz at developing apps? Are you a business analyst looking for a creative way to make your mark? Are you an entrepreneur at heart who loves a challenge? If you replied yes to any of the above, check out this amazing opportunity to meet like-minded people, build teams and create useful tools…
Letting Creativity Flow: Staff Displays
When you visit an Arapahoe Library you may notice that we have some amazingly creative staff. Each branch has its own take on how to transform library space to showcase our impressive collection of books, movies, music and more. They play to the season, creating imaginative holiday displays, and love to show off some…
ACA Open Enrollment Happening Now
Open enrollment for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is under way. The enrollment window is shorter this year. Have you signed up yet? For January coverage, you need to enroll by December 15, 2017. However, you can continue to sign up for the first time, renew or change your plan now through January…
Homemade Bread Day
What's the best thing since sliced bread? Making your own. With the temperature dropping, spending a cozy day at home baking may be the new hobby you've been looking for. Homemade Bread Day on Friday, November 17 may be just the inspiration you need. When you get tired of watching The Great British Baking Show, admiring…
Security Breach and Fraud Prevention
In September, Equifax experienced a data breach that affected the private information of nearly 143 million people. With the year winding to a close and tax season on the horizon, many consumers are still questioning how this may have affected them and what they can do about it. What to do: Check to see if…
National Women’s Small Business Month 2017
Did you know that until 1988 in some states women needed a male relative to cosign business loans? Well times have changed. Since the Women's Business Ownership Act was passed by Congress to eliminate such laws and create support programs, women have been taking the business world by storm. That is why, each October, the National…
Banned Books Week 2017
Since 1982, book lovers and the book industry have come together to celebrate the freedom to read and bring awareness to challenged and banned books. In 2016 alone, the American Library Association recorded over 300 challenges or requests for an item to be removed from library shelves. Check out the 2015-2016 annual report to learn…
How to Get Funding: the 5 C’s of Business Credit
One of the biggest concerns for most entrepreneurs is funding. There is nothing more frustrating that preparing a business plan and being turned down for a loan time and time again, but there is always a reason. The 5 C's of business credit are what banks use to evaluate a borrower and determine from both a…
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