The City of Cortez is offering local businesses free access to a full library of online, self-paced business courses through July 31, 2026.
The City of Cortez is offering local businesses free access to a full library of online, self‑paced business courses through July 31, 2026. These courses are provided in partnership with Outgrow Your Garage, a Colorado‑based organization specializing in practical, rural‑focused business education.
This opportunity is open to all Cortez businesses and organizations interested in strengthening their operations, building new skills, or exploring entrepreneurship. Courses can be taken anytime, from anywhere, and many can be downloaded for learning on the go. This is ideal for business owners balancing long days, seasonal work, or rural travel.
About Outgrow Your Garage
Outgrow Your Garage is committed to making business education accessible and affordable for everyone. They work closely with small businesses and the organizations that support them to deliver a wide range of programming, including online courses, workshops, webinars, and virtual co‑working.
Based in Delta, Colorado, their team understands the realities of running a business in a rural community. Staff members bring hands‑on experience from operating small businesses across multiple industries, and their courses reflect that practical, real‑world perspective. The curriculum is designed to help new and aspiring entrepreneurs get started while also offering valuable refreshers for experienced business owners.
Why Enroll?
A wide variety of course topics allows you to choose what matters most to your business.
Courses are fully online and self‑paced, with downloadable materials for offline learning.
Content is tailored to the needs of rural small businesses.
Access is free through July 2026 for any Cortez business.
Learn More and Enroll
Businesses can explore available courses and sign up at:
https://www.cortezco.gov/1002/Outgrow-Your-Garage