Happy New Year 2026

As we welcome 2026, we're filled with excitement and gratitude for the year ahead.

This new year brings tremendous opportunity, and we're ready to meet it alongside you—rural entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community leaders who fuel local economies and strengthen your communities every day.

What We're Building in 2026

In the coming year, we're committed to expanding our reach and deepening our impact:

  • Launching and managing new funding programs that will take us into new geographic areas across rural Colorado—from Aspen to Parachute, and throughout Moffat, Routt, and Rio Blanco counties.
  • Continuing to invest in tools and systems that simplify the lending process, making it easier for you to access the capital you need when you need it.
  • Showing up in communities across the state—connecting face-to-face, listening to your needs, learning from your experiences, and celebrating your successes.
  • Strengthening our partnerships with private foundations, government partners, and community organizations to bring more resources and opportunities to rural Colorado.
  • Enhancing customer service as our new commercial lender helps us deepen relationship-based lending and better support growing rural communities. Our recently added call center support means that when you call, you can reach a live person—an important step in improving access, responsiveness, and customer care.

Because every rural community is different, we'll continue to listen, learn, and adapt alongside you. Please take a few minutes to complete our Entrepreneur Success Survey and share your experience—your feedback helps us target resources more effectively and better tell the story of rural Colorado.

Looking Forward with Optimism

2026 is a year of possibility. We're energized by the momentum we've built together, and we're ready to do even more—expanding access to capital, supporting local economies, and helping entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality.

On behalf of our entire team, thank you for your trust, partnership, and continued support. We wish you and your loved ones health, resilience, and success in 2026.

Warm regards,

Rosy Aburto McDonough
Executive Director