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Oct. 14, 2026

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New Aurora Biz Insider newsletter to showcase business development in Aurora


The city of Aurora continues to work with our business development partners to build a stronger city where businesses thrive and residents prosper. 


If you are receiving this newsletter, it's because you signed up to receive business news from the city. Up until now, that news was incorporated into our general city newsletter.


We are happy to share our new Aurora Biz Insider newsletter, a monthly update to keep you informed about the latest business news, resources and success stories in Aurora. If you know anyone who might have an interest in receiving this newsletter, please direct them to sign up on our subscriber page.

 
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City breaks ground on key pedestrian connection for Nine Mile area


A recent groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of a project to link the RTD Nine Mile Station with businesses and homes on the north side of Parker Road, including The Point at Nine Mile transit-oriented development.


Business leaders, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation District and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce joined city leaders and the project team for the event. View AuroraTV's coverage.


The long-awaited Nine Mile Pedestrian Bridge, which is being fabricated off site, will provide a safe connection over Parker Road once it opens in late 2027. To find out more about the project and sign up for updates, visit AuroraGov.org/NineMileBridge.

 

Customer kudos


"Aurora is one of my favorite cities to work with for many reasons, but chief among them is the City's organized, clear, and communicative approach to the permitting process. Thank you for having me. I greatly appreciate the City's partnership and continued willingness to work collaboratively to solve complex issues."


Nathan Steele, Xcel Energy

 
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Upcoming business conference Oct. 17


The city of Aurora's Office of International and Immigrant Affairs is hosting its third Innovation Unlimited 2026 series to promote and support entrepreneurship in the city's immigrant and refugee communities.


This conference, presented in partnership with the Asian Chamber of Commerce, is focused on the local Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander community.


Register at Tinyurl.com/ConferenceOIIA.

 
 
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Register now for Oct. 22 summit on how to do business with the city of Aurora


The city invites contractors, consultants and suppliers interested in bidding on city contracts to the 2026 Contractor Education and Networking Summit taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Hyatt Regency Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, 13200 E. 14th Place.


The event, designed specifically for businesses seeking to learn how to do business with the city through procurement and contracting opportunities, will focus on education, contracting opportunities and procurement requirements. Spanish interpretation will be provided.


To register, visit AuroraGov.org/CENS2026.

 
 
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APD introduces Business Shield Initiative


The Aurora Police Department has launched a new program designed to strengthen relationships with the local business community to proactively prevent crime before it happens.


Led by the department's Police Area Representatives, the Business Shield Initiative launched last month to provide business owners and managers with education and advice to make their businesses more secure for their customers and employees.


By identifying security vulnerabilities, providing practical crime prevention resources and strengthening partnerships, the initiative is designed to reduce opportunities for criminal activity and enhance the safety of both large and small businesses in Aurora.


Visit AuroraGov.org/BusinessShield to find out how to take advantage of this new resource for our business community.

 

Aurora Biz in the News




 
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Colfax BRT supporting small businesses in Aurora


Aurora is getting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along East Colfax Avenue. City leaders and the city's Business Development team recently joined the Colfax BRT team and residents at Pollo Picante to celebrate the signature station arch lift and placement at Colfax and Havana avenues. View AuroraTV's coverage.


The Fax Pass provides another way to support small businesses along the corridor as construction continues.


The Fax Pass is a business passport program designed to reward customers for supporting small businesses Pick up a pass at the next Fax Pass Pop-up from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Si Amigos Grill, 9500 E. Colfax Ave. Visit TheFaxPass.com to find out where to go to collect stickers for your passport and take advantage of deals. Once you collect enough stickers, you qualify for Colfax-themed prizes and recognition.


Own a small business on Colfax? Register to become a Fax Pass business and tap into over 1,000 customers filling out their passes. It's completely free to participate. Sign up at https://forms.gle/1cjBFpcEfsvesyd99. 


As the project progresses through Aurora, the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center is working with the Colfax BRT team to provide resources to small businesses along the corridor.


Before the Fax Pass Pop-up, the Colfax BRT team is hosting a Chats on Colfax event from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Si Amigos Grill, 9500 E. Colfax Ave., to support small businesses along the corridor with Spanish-speaking owners and staff. The event will be bilingual with live interpretation for both English and Spanish speakers. If attendees would like support in a different language, contact raquel@cig-pr.com.


More information on the East Colfax BRT project is available at DenverGov.org/ColfaxBRT.

 
 
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Food truck owners: Share your thoughts


Register now to participate in a guided conversation in November to help shape how the city of Aurora supports its mobile food vendor community.


Presented by the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center, this discussion for Aurora food truck owners is happening from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Circle.


Share your thoughts on the upcoming city food truck ordinance before it is finalized, talk openly about the real challenges and successes you experience on the road, and guide future programs, resources and city actions that matter to you.


Space is limited; register at https://bit.ly/4jgg2oR.

 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNER UPDATES


The city and its many partners in economic development collaborate to build a stronger Aurora where businesses grow and residents succeed.


Education Partners


Community College of Aurora receives $130,000 energy grant to expand clean energy workforce training - CCA


Goodwill Excel Center in Aurora now offers free solar installation basics training program - AuroraTV


Aurora Public Schools opening new health sciences high school in partnership with UCHealth and Community College of Aurora - APS


Aurora Economic Development Council


Gateway to the Rockies Podcast featuring Jonathan Woodward of AEDC - Visit Aurora (Aug. 6, 2026)

 
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Need small business support? Contact the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center at 303.326.8686 or info@aurora-southmetrosbdc.com or visit their website.


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