Each month, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. September's co-host will be Katy Martin in Steamboat Springs, founder of Joyful Design Co. This hour is casual, fun, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we're currently working on, share our […]
Join us for our next Rural Creative Connections session with co-hosts Jill Knuckles and Lise Poulsen from the 2026 Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival (MVFAF). For over 40 years, this festival called Taos, NM home. This year marks its first time in Durango, Colorado! Jill and Lise will share what's ahead for the festival's […]
The Rural Creative Collective Night Market returns to West Slope Startup Week for its second year! Join us Wednesday evening at The Powerhouse in Durango for a lively celebration of rural creativity, entrepreneurship, and community. Browse handmade goods from rural artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs, connect with the people behind the work, and get a […]
Rural Women in Entrepreneurship is a monthly virtual community for women founders, creatives, and business support leaders across rural Colorado. Once a month, they show up for each other on Zoom. This October, the meetup is coming to West Slope Startup Week so the women already in the room can find each other in person. […]
Rural Women in Entrepreneurship (RWE) Retreat | October 30–November 1, 2026 Steel Horse | Villa Grove, Colorado The RWE Retreat is a small, in-person gathering for women who are building, leading, creating, and supporting businesses in Colorado. Hosted by Startup Colorado and held at Steel Horse, a privately owned mountain-view property on 17.5 peaceful acres […]
