Each month, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. July’s co-host will be Maureen Rikhof, co-owner of Carpe Construction and Ark Valley Pallet Company.

This hour is casual, fun, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we’re currently working on, share our stories, and pool our resources to help each other get to that ‘next step’ on the long entrepreneurial road ahead.

The format is simple:

• 15–20 minute talk from our co-host
• Rounds of 1:1 connections with other community members
• Come and meet fellow women entrepreneurs from all over the state to discuss current topics and trends in business

Free and open to all Colorado women working in business and business support.

About Maureen:

Maureen Rikhof is an entrepreneur, educator, and La Junta City Council member who co-owns Carpe Construction and Ark Valley Pallet Company, where she is deeply involved in building and operating businesses in a rural market. She also teaches business at Otero College, bringing real-world experience into the classroom. With a background in leadership across higher education and nonprofits, Maureen is passionate about entrepreneurship and supporting rural founders in creating sustainable, impactful ventures.