Building Local Wealth Ecosystem & Community Resilience
Small businesses are the backbone of District 2’s economy, culture, and sense of community. From family-owned restaurants and corner shops to immigrant- and women-led enterprises, these entrepreneurs bring character, jobs, and opportunity to Southwest Denver.
Trần is committed to policies that help these businesses not just survive, but thrive:
Expand Access to Capital & Resources: Provide funding, technical assistance, and mentorship for small, minority-, immigrant-, and women-owned businesses to fuel growth and sustainability.
Attract New Small Businesses to District 2: Support new entrepreneurs through affordable leasing programs, access to shared workspaces or pop-up locations, and streamlined permitting processes that make opening a business easier. Promote District 2 as a vibrant, supportive environment for startups through mentorship programs, business incubators, and connections to local networks and community resources.
Support Mobile Food Vendors and Pop-Ups: Encourage and regulate food trucks and pop-up vendors to grow local entrepreneurship, activate public spaces, and create lively community hubs.
Protect Existing Businesses: Ensure redevelopment strengthens neighborhoods without displacing the businesses that give them identity, culture, and stability.
Invest in Incubators, Community Entrepreneurship, and a Local Business Association: Create spaces where new businesses can grow while staying rooted in the community. Support a business association that provides networking, advocacy, and shared resources for District 2 entrepreneurs.
Foster a Business-Friendly Community Ecosystem: Connect existing and new business owners with mentorship, professional networks, and partnerships with local organizations to encourage innovation, skills development, and long-term sustainability.
By empowering small businesses and supporting innovative ventures like mobile food vendors, incubators, and local business associations, Trần ensures that economic growth benefits those who invest in District 2 — keeping wealth, jobs, and opportunity local.