Small Business Certifications: From Application to Opportunity
The French-American Chamber of Commerce – Rocky Mountain Chapter is not the organizer of this event. It is hosted by an RMFACC member, Denver International Airport.
Time & Location
Apr 14, 2026, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA), Hotel and Transit Center, Level 4, 8300 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA
Event Information
Presented by Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) & Airport Access & Business Opportunity (AABO)
Are you a small business ready to grow through certification? Join us for an interactive session designed to demystify the certification process and help you leverage it for real opportunities.
Whether you’re just starting your application or you're stuck in the middle, this workshop is your roadmap to success with the City’s Small Business Certification Programs (ACDBE/DBE/EBE/MWBE/SBE/SBEC).
What You’ll Learn:
How to jumpstart your application
Tips to complete and submit with confidence
Live support on tricky sections of the application
How to make your certification work for you
Insights into accessing contracts, partnerships, and new business opportunities
Who should attend?
Small business owners and entrepreneurs
Businesses seeking certification with DSBO or AABO
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with next steps in hand!
* Check-in starts at 1:30 pm and event will start promptly at 1:45 pm
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: The NEW Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA), Hotel and Transit Center, Level 4, 8300 Peña Blvd., Denver CO 80249
*Spots are limited—register today and take the next step toward certification success!
If you have any questions please contact the Certification Team at certificationinfo@denvergov.org or 720-913-1714.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact amy.bernabe-jimenes@denvergov.org with five business days’ notice.
Additional Information
Parking
Parking validation may be available based on your visit. Eligible locations include the West Garage, East Garage and Economy lots. Westin, airport valet and short term parking are not eligible. Parking in unapproved areas is at your own expense.
Public Transportation
The RTD A Line provides direct service every 15 minutes. Travel time from Union Station is about 40 minutes.
Arrival Buffer
Allow 10 to 15 minutes to reach the Hotel and Transit Center after arriving on airport property.
How to Find Us
From garages or Economy Lots
Go to Level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal. Walk south near baggage claim 10 on the west or baggage claim 9 on the east. Follow event signs to the Plaza and Hotel and Transit Center. Exit the sliding doors and take the escalators down to the plaza. The CEEA entrance is next to the RTD ticket machines.
From the RTD A Line
Exit the train and walk toward the RTD ticket machines. The CEEA is on the west side of the platform under the plaza.