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Business Assistance
The Business Assistance page is a hub to connect Breckenridge business owners and employees with a variety of supportive services and programs. Learn about business services, financial resources, frontline staff & marketing support, commercial sustainability programs and more.
The Breckenridge Tourism Office (BTO) strives to be a valuable, timely resource for our community. If there is anything the BTO can provide to better serve you, please contact Tessa at tbreder@gobreck.com
Frontline & Marketing
DMMO Download Newsletter
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Pre-Arrival Messaging
A series of content to educate guests on what to expect during their trip to Breckenridge
Concierge Box
The concierge box has been phased out, but all the same great resources—and more—are now available in the B Like Breckenridge app.
Submit Events to the GoBreck.com Calendar
Add your organization’s events to the GoBreck.com calendar by selecting ‘add event’ from the top left corner. You’ll be able to create an account and event submissions will be reviewed by our staff.
Photo & Video Assets
Breckenridge businesses have complimentary access to utilize a professionally-shot library.
B Like Breckenridge Business Partnership Program
Learn about the BTO’s responsible tourism campaign and connect your guests with B Like Breckenridge principles.
Google My Business Training: Set Up & Maintain Your Listing
Learn how to set up and manage your Google Business profile, improve search engine visibility, and ensure customers find your information. View Slide Deck
Care for Colorado Responsible Tourism Content Hub
Content to help educate your customers on what to know before they go, tips for leading with kindness and care, and respecting the landscape.
Sustainability
B Like Breckenridge
Learn about the BTO’s responsible tourism campaign and connect your guests with B Like Breckenridge principles.
B Like Breckenridge App
The B Like Breckenridge app is your Welcome Center in your pocket—with tips on trails, events, and essentials like restrooms and bus stops. Bonus: GPS navigation helps you find nearby resources and get around town easily.
B Like Breckenridge Business Partnership Program
The B Like Breckenridge Business Partnership helps local businesses adopt responsible stewardship practices and engage the community—empowering businesses, residents, and guests to care for Breckenridge together.
SustainableBreck Plan
Breckenridge passed this comprehensive sustainability plan in 2011 and continues to be updated by town council.
Reducing Plastics
On March 28, 2023, the Breckenridge Town Council passed an ordinance reducing single-use plastics in Breckenridge. This ordinance seeks to comply with state regulations and meet the goals outlined in the SustainableBreck Plan passed last year.
Resource Wise Sustainable Business Program
Resource Wise is a partnership between High Country Conservation Center and TOB. Resource Wise certified businesses are reducing carbon pollution, energy use, and waste.
Buy Breckenridge Reusable Bags
In an effort to reduce the use of disposable bags, TOB produces commemorative resuable bags made of 100% recycled PET plastic that are available for purchase to Breckenridge businesses.
Material Management Fee
Learn about the trash and recycling options available to your business through the Town of Breckenridge.
Zero Waste
In 2022, the Breckenridge adopted two ordinances which form the basics of Pay-As-You-Throw and Universal Recycling in order to help the community achieve its 40% waste diversion goal. Learn about the new program and how to come into compliance with the regulations.
Electricity Savings
Xcel Energy will be rolling out advanced smart meter technology in 23/24 that will allow for real time meter reads and time of use pricing. Your online energy dashboard can provide you with in depth energy data so you can make smarter choices about when to run your appliances or charge an electric vehicle.
Solarize Summit
HC3 and Summit Climate Action Collaborative are offering local residents and businesses a limited-time discount on solar panel installation.
Sustainable Building Code
Summit Sustainable Building Code requires energy and water efficient design and construction for residential and commercial buildings, helping our community meet important carbon reduction and water conservation goals.
Care for Colorado Responsible Tourism Content Hub
Content to help educate your customers on what to know before they go, tips for leading with kindness and care, and respecting the landscape.
Business Services
Merchant Ski Pass
The BTO assists the Breckenridge Ski Resort in administering merchant ski passes. Unlike individual passes, the merchant pass belongs to the business, and may be transferred once, from one employee to another employee of the same business.
Business Licensing
Anyone engaging in any business activity, occupation and enterprise in the Town of Breckenridge, including the delivery of goods purchased or contracted for outside Town limits and the rental of accommodation units on a short-term basis, is required to purchase a business license.
Liquor Licensing
Find information and applications to obtain liquor licenses for special events, new establishments, and renewals. Applicants must obtain permits both from the Town of Breckenridge and the CO Department of Revenue.
Special Event Permitting
TOB requires a special event permit whether the event is on private or public property within the Town of Breckenridge limits.
Short-Term Rental (STR) Info for Owners/Managers
Breckenridge has instituted license caps, zoning regulations, and regulatory fees for STRs in town limits.
Retail Food
Learn about restaurant inspections, special event food vendor permitting, and food safety trainings.
Business Services for Unincorporated Summit County:
Liquor Licensing and Special Permits
Applicants must obtain permits both from the CO Department of Revenue and the Town of Breckenridge.
Financial Resources
Northwest Loan Fund (NFL)
The NLF often partners with banks or private lenders to fill a gap that may exist between the needs of a business and the traditional financing for which they currently qualify.
Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program
This program provides technical assistance and small grants to Colorado small businesses to help businesses legally establish themselves. Once you complete the technical assistance modules, you may be eligible for a reimbursable grant of up to $1,200 to help apply the training.
Employee Ownership Tax Credit Open for Applications
The Employee Ownership Tax Credit is now available to Colorado-headquartered businesses to cover up to 50% of a qualified business’ conversion costs for use on their state income taxes. This program provides an incentive to establish employee stock ownership plans, worker-owned cooperatives, and employee ownership trusts.
Colorado Meeting & Events Incentive Program
Provides a 10% cash rebate against eligible hard costs for hosting meetings and events in Colorado that take place on or after July 1, 2021 and on or before December 31, 2022
Business Guide
Explore funding programs, management tools, and connect with local resources.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Accessibility Attributes
GMB accessibility attributes collect information about your business to share with customers who have specific accessibility needs. Accessibility attributes currently indicate whether or not your business’s entrance, restroom, seating, parking, and elevator are accessible for people in wheelchairs.
Public Health
COVID Response Supplies
Sanitizer, masks, and other supplies can be sourced through TOB for Breckenridge businesses.
Guidance for Businesses
Find statewide resources and information concerning public health orders, industry sector guidance, and workplace outbreak guidance.
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