ABOUT US
Built for Businesses That Refuse to Stall
Survive & Thrive is a proven program from Exponential Impact designed to help small businesses access capital, strengthen operations, and grow with confidence.
The Survive & Thrive Small Business Loan Program provides loans up to $50,000, paired with mentorship, education, and community support to help El Paso County businesses scale and create jobs.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Operate primarily in El Paso County
• Employ 50 or fewer employees
• Generate less than $2M in annual revenue
• Have been in operation at least one year
ABOUT US
Built for Businesses That Refuse to Stall
Survive & Thrive is a proven program from Exponential Impact designed to help small businesses access capital, strengthen operations, and grow with confidence.
The Survive & Thrive Small Business Loan Program provides loans up to $50,000, paired with mentorship, education, and community support to help El Paso County businesses scale and create jobs.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Operate primarily in El Paso County
• Employ 50 or fewer employees
• Generate less than $2M in annual revenue
• Have been in operation at least one year
Born When Businesses Needed It Most
Survive & Thrive was built in a moment of real urgency.
When COVID-19 hit, small businesses across Colorado Springs were left without immediate access to capital. While others waited, Exponential Impact stepped in as a financial first responder—deploying $2.3 million in low-interest, non-recourse loans to 132 local businesses before federal funding ever arrived.
The result wasn’t just survival. It was momentum.
That early action helped generate $156 million in economic impact across our region—proving that when you back the right businesses with the right support, the return is real.
Since then, Survive & Thrive has continued to evolve—expanding into a repeatable, scalable program that combines capital, mentorship, and community to help businesses grow the right way.
Born When Businesses Needed It Most
Survive & Thrive was built in a moment of real urgency.
When COVID-19 hit, small businesses across Colorado Springs were left without immediate access to capital. While others waited, Exponential Impact stepped in as a financial first responder—deploying $2.3 million in low-interest, non-recourse loans to 132 local businesses before federal funding ever arrived.
The result wasn’t just survival. It was momentum.
That early action helped generate $156 million in economic impact across our region—proving that when you back the right businesses with the right support, the return is real.
Since then, Survive & Thrive has continued to evolve—expanding into a repeatable, scalable program that combines capital, mentorship, and community to help businesses grow the right way.
Strong Businesses Build Strong Communities
At Exponential Impact, the mission is simple:
Develop the best entrepreneurs humanly possible.
We believe growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when business owners have:
- Access to the right capital
- Guidance from experienced mentors
- A community that pushes them forward
That’s why Survive & Thrive isn’t just a loan program—it’s a growth system designed to create long-term success, not short-term fixes.
Strong Businesses Build Strong Communities
At Exponential Impact, the mission is simple:
Develop the best entrepreneurs humanly possible.
We believe growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when business owners have:
- Access to the right capital
- Guidance from experienced mentors
- A community that pushes them forward
That’s why Survive & Thrive isn’t just a loan program—it’s a growth system designed to create long-term success, not short-term fixes.
What You Can Expect
If selected, participants enter an 8-week program designed to sharpen your business and accelerate your next stage of growth.
You won’t sit through theory. You’ll work on your business in real time.
Inside the Program:
- Refine your strategy and priorities
- Strengthen your financial and operational foundation
- Build relationships with mentors and peers
- Gain clarity on what’s next—and how to execute
By the end, you walk away with more than funding—you leave with direction, confidence, and a stronger business.
What You Can Expect
If selected, participants enter an 8-week program designed to sharpen your business and accelerate your next stage of growth.
You won’t sit through theory. You’ll work on your business in real time.
Inside the Program:
- Refine your strategy and priorities
- Strengthen your financial and operational foundation
- Build relationships with mentors and peers
- Gain clarity on what’s next—and how to execute
By the end, you walk away with more than funding—you leave with direction, confidence, and a stronger business.
POWERED BY PARTNERSHIP
Survive & Thrive is made possible through a strategic partnership between Exponential Impact and the City of Colorado Springs.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more resilient local economy—one business at a time.
POWERED BY PARTNERSHIP
Survive & Thrive is made possible through a strategic partnership between Exponential Impact and the City of Colorado Springs.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more resilient local economy—one business at a time.
