SCAPE is a nonprofit, partnered with Investment Fund, that offers a six-month program for area small businesses to receive mentoring, development, branding, financial education, office space and capital-raising preparation.

Early-stage businesses in Archuleta, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata and San Juan counties can apply for the 2018 SCAPE program through Dec. 31.

To apply, visit www.goscape.org.