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Centennial outlines 2026 Spark small‑business accelerator, expands outreach and podcasting
Summary
City economic development specialist Veronica Mata told the City Council the Spark Centennial program will recruit up to 20 licensed Centennial businesses for six‑month cohorts in 2026, dedicate about 70% of program funding to participant stipends and expand outreach including a new podcast and web content.
Veronica Mata, economic development specialist for the City of Centennial, presented updates to the city’s Spark Centennial small‑business program on Feb. 3, outlining enrollment, program components and new outreach plans for 2026. "What's one project that they would love to tackle for their business but haven't because of time, budget, and resource constraints?" Mata said, explaining the program asks each participant to commit a minimum of 20 hours over six months to complete a designated project.
Mata framed Spark as a business accelerator designed to help small firms share expertise, create memorable customer experiences and collaborate with peers. She said the program has operated for six years and reported cumulative figures including more than 34 months of programming, "over $48,000" invested in the…
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