Start and Grow a Business

Thank you for considering Lakewood for your business. Lakewood is a business-friendly city and we welcome the opportunity for you to join our local business community.

Whether you're starting a new business, expanding or looking for support, you can find the information and resources you need below.

Built as the largest planned community in America in the early 1950s, Lakewood has a long history of attracting and supporting local businesses and continues that priority today.

Start a new business

The City of Lakewood welcomes new businesses to our community. Here you'll find information to help you take the first steps to start a new business.

Apply for a business license

Learn how to apply for or renew your business license.

Promote your business

Lakewood supports our business community by creating ways for residents and visitors to discover local places to shop, dine and visit. Learn how public-facing businesses can use city promotional opportunities to highlight openings, anniversaries, expansions and other updates.

Add your business to Discover Lakewood

Use the Business Update form to add or update your business listing on the Discover Lakewood map and share milestone news with the city. The information you provide helps residents find your business by category and location, and gives the city details it may use to feature local business openings, anniversaries, expansions and other news.

Small Business Resources

Whether you are just starting out, or looking to grow your Lakewood business, these resources will help provide valuable support and training.

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