Building Local Wealth & 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-run enterprises, these entrepreneurs bring character, jobs, and opportunity to Southwest Denver.
Trần is committed to policies that help these businesses thrive:
Expand Access to Capital & Resources: Increase funding, technical assistance, and mentorship for small, minority-, immigrant-, and women-owned businesses.
Support Local Procurement & Partnerships: Encourage city contracts to prioritize local businesses, and foster collaborations that create jobs, skills development, and economic mobility.
Protect Existing Businesses: Ensure redevelopment doesn’t push out the very businesses that give neighborhoods their identity, culture, and stability.
Invest in Incubators & Community Entrepreneurship: Create spaces where new businesses can grow while staying rooted in the community.
By strengthening small businesses, Trần ensures that economic growth benefits those who have invested in District 2 — keeping wealth, jobs, and opportunities local.