Business Growth, Attraction & Retention
Positioning Black enterprises for regional leadership and market expansion
Fueling Black Business Success Across Colorado’s Economy
The Business Growth, Attraction, and Retention Committee (BGAR) strengthens the ecosystem for Black-owned businesses by driving expansion, retention, and long-term competitiveness. Through partnerships, advocacy, and strategic investment, we ensure that Black entrepreneurs have the resources, capital, and opportunities needed to lead and scale in today’s economy.
We work to position Black-owned enterprises as essential players in the regional economy—ready to grow, compete, and capture market share.
Strategic Focus
Our work is guided by five pillars:
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Industry Representation
Building Black presence in high-growth sectors and opening access to supplier diversity opportunities. -
Growth of Employer-Owned Firms
Supporting businesses as they scale from solopreneurs to job creators. -
Capturing Market Share
Shifting the focus from survival to growth—with strategies for scale, branding, and procurement readiness. -
Increasing Global Participation
Expanding access to export markets, trade opportunities, and global supply chains. -
Enhancing Competitiveness
Promoting digital adoption, innovation, and tech-driven growth for Black businesses.
Recent Highlights
Economic Leadership Conference (August 2025)
BGAR led a regional convening of public, private, and civic leaders to explore opportunities for growing Black businesses, scaling procurement access, and building economic competitiveness.
What’s Next
As we look ahead to 2026, BGAR is gathering insights, data, and input to build a bold, actionable roadmap for sustained business growth and economic power in our communities.
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Committee Leadership
Chair: Tonoa Manuel
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Our committees and affinity groups are open to active EDABC members who want to help shape strategy, influence outcomes, and build an inclusive economy from the inside out.
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