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SUMMARY:RMMFI Business Idea Lab
DESCRIPTION:Have a business idea but not sure where to start or working with someone who does? \nRMMFI’s Business Idea Lab is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs across Colorado (outside the Denver metro) who are looking for clarity\, direction\, and support to move from idea to action without needing to have it all figured out. Whether someone is just beginning to explore business ownership or refining an existing idea\, this 6-session program provides the tools to strengthen and shape their concept. The program wraps up with a Pitch Night\, where participants can share their ideas with the community and compete for prize funding to help launch their business. \nWe also welcome referrals from partners and community connectors supporting individuals in the idea phase. \nKey Dates: \n\nApplications Open: May 4\, 2026\nApplications Close: May 15\, 2026\nProgram Kickoff (Orientation): May 26\nClass Sessions: May 28\, June 2\, June 9\, June 11\nFinal Presentations (Pitch Night): June 18\n\nLearn more\, apply\, or share with someone in your network who’s ready to turn an idea into something real.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rmmfi-business-idea-lab/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute":MAILTO:taylor@rmmfi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Startup Entrepreneurship/Emprendimiento de Nuevos Negocios
DESCRIPTION:FREE Zoom workshops\nFour sessions | Presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation to Engish\n\n  \nIt all starts with a business idea! This four-part workshop series offers programming to help entrepreneurs define their business idea in order to develop it into a scalable\, profitable business. Your business idea determines what products and services are offered\, how they will be sold\, what the cost will be\, how to be profitable\, and how these products are marketed. A good business idea doesn’t need to be unique\, but it must be profitable. We will give you the keys to start your successful business journey! \nCompletion of the Startup Entrepreneurship Series includes a $400 grant to use towards starting your business. Zoom link will be sent to registered people. \nLink to registration https://forms.gle/ej2coBEdhqjqoXni7 \n________________________________________________ \nSerie Emprendimiento de Nuevos Negocios\n\n9\, 11\, 16 y 18 de junio- 6 – 8 p.m.\nTalleres GRATUITOS por Zoom\nCuatro sesiones | Presentado en español con traducción simultánea al inglés\n\n¡Todo comienza con una idea de negocio! Esta serie de talleres ofrece programación para ayudar a los emprendedores a definir su idea de negocio y convertirla en un negocio escalable y rentable. Su idea de negocio determina qué productos y servicios se ofrecen\, cómo se venderán\, cuál será el costo\, cómo mantener un negocio rentable y cómo comercializar estos productos. Una buena idea de negocio no tiene por qué ser única\, pero sí debe ser rentable. ¡Te daremos las claves para iniciar tu viaje empresarial exitoso! \nAl finalizar la Serie de Emprendimiento de Nuevos Negocios se incluye una subvención de $400 para utilizar para poner en marcha su negocio. *Si ya recibió esta subvención\, usted no puede recibirla nuevamente. Sin embargo\, le invitamos a asistir a las sesiones por segunda vez. El enlace de Zoom se enviara a quienes se registren. \nEnlace para inscripcion https://forms.gle/ej2coBEdhqjqoXni7
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/startup-entrepreneurship-emprendimiento-de-nuevos-negocios/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T090000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160735
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SUMMARY:Colorado Capital: Funding opportunities you may be missing out on- CLIMBER Loan Fund Program 
DESCRIPTION:Most business owners in Colorado are leaving money on the table…not because the capital isn’t there\, but because they don’t know about it. This workshop series is here to change that.  Each session will explore different Colorado-specific capital opportunities that could make a serious difference in your business and how to apply for it. \n In this first session\, First Southwest Community Fund (FSCF) team members Rosy Aburto McDonough and AJ Shaikh will provide an overview of the CLIMBER Loan Fund Program\, a statewide program offering working capital loans to Colorado small businesses\, up to $500\,000. We will cover how the program works\, loan specifics and qualification requirements\, and exactly how to apply. FSCF will also share easily accessible technical resources (templates\, examples\, fillable files) they share to help with the application. Attendees will walk away with a “Program Fit” worksheet to clearly understand their application readiness and next steps. \nMore about our presenters: \nRosy Aburto McDonough- Executive Director \nRosy has extensive experience as an independent business consultant in financial\, strategy and business development\, and procurement/certification state-wide. She comes to FSWCF from the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) where she was the Executive Director. Prior to her role at HCC\, she served as the Director of the Minority Business Office of Colorado at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). \nAJ Shaikh- Commercial Lender \nAJ Shaikh has over a decade of experience in retail banking\, business banking\, commercial lending\, and SBA finance. He has held senior roles at regional and national financial institutions\, managing multimillion-dollar lending portfolios and specializing in SBA 7(a) and 504 lending\, commercial credit\, and relationship management.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/colorado-capital-funding-opportunities-you-may-be-missing-out-on-climber-loan-fund-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160735
CREATED:20260421T171500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T171500Z
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SUMMARY:Telluride Venture Network 2026 Climate Solutions INVESTMENT Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Telluride Venture Network is committed to helping startups access funding to grow and scale. \nOur Climate Solutions Investment Bootcamp – a hybrid sprint program complete with a Pitch Day – is geared to helping founders secure meetings with engaged investors. \nIn our Bootcamp\, founders will: \n➡️ Build an investor pipeline \n➡️ Develop confidence talking to investors \n➡️ Deliver an on-stage pitch \n➡️ Attend an investor dinner
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/telluride-venture-network-2026-climate-solutions-investment-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Telluride Venture Network":MAILTO:annemarie@telluridefoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160735
CREATED:20260514T150538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T160000Z
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SUMMARY:What’s Next: A Roadmap for Bringing Your Creative Business to Life
DESCRIPTION:If you have an idea for a creative business but aren’t sure what comes next\, this workshop is for you. Join creative business coach Chereen Leong Schwarz for an encouraging\, action-oriented session designed for idea-stage creatives who are starting from the ground up. \nChereen will open with a grounding exercise\, then lead a workshop-style presentation focused on helping you move from idea to action. Together\, you’ll explore how to get clear on your direction\, identify practical next steps\, and build momentum in a way that feels aligned with your values\, creativity\, and capacity. \nAttendees will leave with actionable takeaways\, a stronger sense of direction\, and time for discussion and Q&A around the real questions that come up when you’re just getting started. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nChereen is a creative business coach and founder of Smeeny Made Wild. She helps creatives and small business owners turn ideas into action through intentional\, practical support that builds clarity\, confidence\, and momentum.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/whats-next-a-roadmap-for-bringing-your-creative-business-to-life/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Rural Creative Collective
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160735
CREATED:20260329T221616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T221616Z
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SUMMARY:Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase brings together researchers\, investors and community supporters to highlight innovative deep tech startups spinning out of the University of Colorado. Attendees will have a chance to see pitches from each of the Ascent 2025 cohort startups\, followed by a networking happy hour.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/ascent-deep-tech-community-showcase/
LOCATION:Byron R. White Stadium Club at Folsom Field\, 2400 Colorado Ave\, Boulder\, CO\, 80305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Partners at CU Boulder":MAILTO:vpnews@colorado.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160735
CREATED:20260519T160137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T160139Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling Your Business Requires Scaling Your Mind
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nMost founders know the business strategies for growth. What often goes unexamined is what happens internally when the pressure builds: the decision fatigue\, the isolation\, the stress that compounds quietly in the background. \nIn this session\, Stephanie Kwong\, co-founder of the Rapid Rewire Method and Unbound\, walks through how unresolved emotional patterns directly impact your business outcomes. From decision-making under stress to the mental load of carrying full responsibility\, we’ll explore what’s actually driving the cycles that keep founders stuck and what it looks like to address them at the root\, not just manage them. \nYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of why inner work is a business growth strategy\, and a practical framework you can apply right away. \n  \nAbout Stephanie:\nKnown as the “secret weapon” to elite leaders\, Stephanie is a subconscious coaching expert with 20 years of experience. She is the Co-Founder of the Rapid Rewire Method®\, a training company teaching a proven suite of transformational tools that fuse science and spirituality to dissolve mental and emotional blocks in minutes\, unlocking greater power\, peace\, and freedom. She’s also the Founder of Unbound\, a breakthrough platform that connects clients with certified Rapid Rewire practitioners for rapid\, lasting transformation. Her work empowers people to rewire their brain and body and step into the next evolution of human potential.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/scaling-your-business-requires-scaling-your-mind/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160735
CREATED:20260512T155902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T155902Z
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SUMMARY:Tie & Tail Startup - Ages 8-18
DESCRIPTION:Tie & Tail Startup – La Junta\, CO Use upcycled materials to create either a tie toy for your pet or a blanket or pillow! Learn about small business as you calculate costs and understand pricing for handmade goods. Think sustainably by giving new life to old or unused materials. \nFREE \n10 am – 12 pm\nLa Junta Jr/Sr High School\n1817 Smithland Ave\, La Junta\, CO 81050\nFriday\, June 26th Ages 8-18
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/tie-tail-startup-ages-8-18/
LOCATION:La Junta Jr/Sr High School\, 1817 Smithland Ave\, La Junta\, CO\, 81050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260615T160735
CREATED:20260422T181149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T181149Z
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Flagship Fellowship powered by Watson Institute
DESCRIPTION:The final application deadline for the Flagship Fellowship 2026\, powered by Watson Institute is June 28th! \nThis fully funded fellowship is designed for entrepreneurs ready to grow their business and expand their community impact! \nJoin a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs for a 16- week virtual program. Gain access to expert led training\, mentorship\, pitch coaching and become a part of our global community of leaders.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/application-deadline-flagship-fellowship-powered-by-watson-institute/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watson Institute":MAILTO:sandra@watson.is
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260512T165405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T192540Z
UID:10000283-1782896400-1782900000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:July Lean Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Startup Colorado Community for our quarterly Lean Coffee online series (register here)—an interactive networking discussion that’s tailored to entrepreneurs from all industries. Each quarter\, we are featuring a co-host from the either the founder or funder world. These founders or funders will kick things off by explaining their niche\, how they got to where they are today\, and answering your questions in real time. \nThis month we’ll be joined by Keegan Drake. Keegan is the managing attorney of Drake Legal\, PLLC\, a boutique law firm serving businesses and individuals. Previously\, Keegan held roles at major law firms and global corporations. He earned a JD/MBA from Duke University\, where he was an editor of the law review. Keegan believes that although talent is everywhere in Colorado\, access to sophisticated legal advice is often limited to a handful of zip codes. As such\, he is passionate about closing that gap\, to bring big-firm caliber service to rural entrepreneurs and the communities that anchor them. An active member of the Colorado Bar Association\, Keegan also writes on topics specific to agricultural and natural resource assets. \nGoing from “idea” to “incorporation” can be difficult without a legal playbook. In this session\, we will discuss the basic checklist to comply with the law and build a framework for success. There is an interactive Q&A for founders to apply the conversation to their own situations.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/july-lean-coffee/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260609T201001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T185252Z
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SUMMARY:Invention Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:Join YouthBiz and the Small Town Project for an Invention Challenge! Learn how businesses use inventions to solve problems before building a prototype of an invention of your own. Grab free lunch at the summer lunch program and compete to make the best invention prototype possible! \nWednesday\, July 1st \n11am-2pm \nK-12 students welcome! \nFREE!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/invention-challenge/
LOCATION:Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds – Expo Building\, 800 N 9 St\, Rocky Ford\, CO\, 81067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260121T190341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T190341Z
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SUMMARY:XI Tech Connect: Coffee & Community
DESCRIPTION:​At Exponential Impact (XI)\, we believe that innovation thrives through connection. That’s why we host Tech Connect: Coffee & Community – a weekly gathering designed for tech-driven entrepreneurs\, founders\, and startups who are shaping the future through new and emerging technologies. \nWhether you’re developing AI solutions\, building robotics\, designing software\, or exploring ways to improve business operations\, this is your space to connect\, collaborate\, and share ideas with others on a similar journey. \nJoin us every Thursday\, 9:00–10:00 AM (through March 25th\, 2027) at Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80907. \nCome for the coffee. Stay for the community. Let’s build something great together.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/xi-tech-connect-coffee-community-3/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Exponential Impact":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260609T151534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T185209Z
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SUMMARY:Leverage B:Side Assist\, Your AI-Powered Financial Assistant
DESCRIPTION:Leverage B:Side Assist\, Your AI-Powered Financial Assistant \nJul 8 11am-11:30am | For Businesses \nB:Side Assist offers small businesses AI-driven financial intelligence. By connecting your bank accounts\, you can track cash flow\, anticipate upcoming trends\, and identify potential financial leaks before they escalate. Skip the spreadsheets and the wait for accountant reports; get real-time financial insights from small business lending experts with 35 years of experience. We invite you to join our interactive Q&A session to learn more about how B:Side Assist can support your business.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/leverage-bside-assist-your-ai-powered-financial-assistant/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="B%3ASide Capital":MAILTO:slopez@bside.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260413T172402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T161259Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nThe format is simple: \n\n15–20 minute talk from our co-host\nRounds of 1:1 connections with other community members\nCome and meet fellow women entrepreneurs from all over the state to discuss current topics and trends in business\n\nFree and open to all Colorado women working in business and business support. \nAbout Maureen: \nMaureen 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.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260604T142714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T142715Z
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SUMMARY:Passing the Torch: Navigating Business Transition and Growth Through Employee Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Join us along with Minsun Ji\, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Colorado (RMEOC)\, to address critical pathways for sustainable business growth and succession planning by exploring employee ownership models. Designed for both startup groups and retiring business owners\, the session highlights actionable strategies for navigating business transitions and structuring employee-led organizations. \nLed by insights from Minsun\, the webinar addresses major industry hurdles\, including complex financing structures and the lack of accessible\, cost-free platforms for business listings. Participants will gain a clear understanding of practical solutions for these challenges\, supported by recent data and ecosystem feedback in Colorado. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nNavigating Transitions: How retiring owners can seamlessly sell their businesses to their employees.\nOvercoming Financial Barriers: Insights into emerging financing options and no-charge business services.\nA Proven Roadmap: A step-by-step breakdown of RMEOC’s conversion process\, including:\nFeasibility Assessment: Evaluating viability and financial health.\nGovernance Structures: Designing fair\, collective leadership frameworks.\nCo-op Education: Empowering employee-owners for long-term operational success.\n\nAbout Minsun:\nMinsun Ji (Ph.D.) is a labor-community organizer\, activist scholar and popular educator. She has long experience in non-profit management and employee ownership efforts. Minsun was a graduate program director of the Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy in the Political Science Department at the University of Colorado Denver where she created graduate program tracks in the social economy and community-labor organizing to grow leaders of social economy-labor organizing in Colorado. Minsun organized immigrant janitors\, immigrant day laborers and domestic workers and she was the founder and the executive director of Denver’s first worker center\, El Centro Humanitario para los Trabajadores (Humanitarian Center for Workers).
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/passing-the-torch-navigating-business-transition-and-growth-through-employee-ownership/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260522T155634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T155634Z
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SUMMARY:From Trash to Treasure - How to Start an Upcycling Business
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn to make high quality\, market-ready products from recycled materials. They will build a product to take home\, while learning how an upcycling business helps the planet…and your wallet!! \nAges 10 – 18 \nLunch is provided at 12!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/from-trash-to-treasure-how-to-start-an-upcycling-business/
LOCATION:Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center – Pueblo Mountain Park Campus\, 9112 Pueblo Mountain Park Rd.\, Beulah\, CO\, 81023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260615T174223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T174451Z
UID:10000304-1784797200-1784800800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Capital Bootcamp Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Access to capital can make the difference between a business that is surviving and one that is thriving. Half the battle is knowing about the funding opportunities that are available\, the other half is putting together a strong application. We’re here to help with both. \nIn this info session\, we will share information about our upcoming 5-week Capital Bootcamp\, where Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. The bootcamp allows for drop-ins on a single session that you specifically need help on\, or attend all 5-weeks and receive a “Capital Ready” certification along with all the tools needed to complete your application. \nIn this information session we will cover: \n– An overview of the state funding programs that exist and qualifications for each program\n-A detailed schedule of the Capital Bootcamp and what each session will cover\n-A review of the Capital Ready certification and how it works \nAbout our presenter:\nKiki Hooton: Owner of Jackalope Events\, Kiki works on corporate and community event planning\, finding joy in turning ordinary events into the magical. Kiki has worked in the venture and startup ecosystem for nearly 10 years\, and has planned everything from three day venture summits to singles auctions. In her free time\, you’ll find her hanging with her dog\, Cheddar.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260526T200132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T200132Z
UID:10000294-1784851200-1786147199@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? Whether a researcher\, entrepreneur\, inventor or problem solver\, the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop at Venture Partners at CU Boulder can help you transform your concept into a successful venture.  \nAll are welcome—CU affiliation is not required.  \nOffered as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps™ Hub West\, this workshop is for anyone from a research or community institution—not just CU—motivated to bring their ideas to life\, secure funding and create lasting impact. Over three weeks\, gain a deeper understanding of the commercialization process\, test your ideas with real potential customers and accelerate your journey toward bringing your idea to market.  \nIn person in Boulder July 31 and Aug. 14\, virtual session Aug. 7\, application deadline July 24. 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/starting-blocks-customer-discovery-workshop/
LOCATION:Boulder
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Partners at CU Boulder":MAILTO:vpnews@colorado.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260418T172233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T172803Z
UID:10000273-1784898000-1784905200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Melty Bead Creations - How to Make Homemade Products that Sell!
DESCRIPTION:Join YouthBiz in this FREE workshop to learn to make successful handmade products! Participants will make products out of Melty Beads while learning about business best practices. \n• Materials provided\n• Take home your finished products\n• Learn about quality in products and how to outshine business competitors!\n• Age range 4th – 12th graders \nFor questions\, please contact MacKenzie King: \n(303) 321.5085\nmking@yacenter.org
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/melty-bead-creations-how-to-make-homemade-products-that-sell/
LOCATION:Brew Unto Others\, 119 S Main St\, Lamar\, CO\, 81052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260603T195106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T195106Z
UID:10000297-1785249000-1785254400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Credit Builder Session/Taller de Creación De Credito
DESCRIPTION:FREE Zoom workshop \nPresented in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish \nCredit is a tool\, whether you have no credit\, limited credit\, or negative credit\, learn how to use it to make wiser financial decisions and achieve your financial goals. Join us to ask those questions you need answered for your credit journey and start building a relationship with a trusted partner. \nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/xzbRfJFQxUuvqpS37\n_________________________________\nTaller GRATUITO por Zoom \nPresentado en inglés con traducción simultánea al español \nTaller de Creación de Crédito \n28 de julio de 2026 \n2:30 a 4:00 pm \nEl crédito es una herramienta\, ya sea que no tenga crédito\, tenga crédito limitado o tenga crédito negativo\, aprenda a usarlo para tomar decisiones financieras más sabias y alcanzar sus metas financieras. Únase a nosotros para hacer las preguntas que necesita respuestas para su recorrido crediticio y comience a construir una relación con un socio de confianza. \nEnlace de Inscripcion https://forms.gle/xzbRfJFQxUuvqpS37
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/credit-builder-session-taller-de-creacion-de-credito/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260513T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T195124Z
UID:10000284-1785412800-1785416400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Creative Connections: Meet the Verra App
DESCRIPTION:For our July Rural Creative Connections session\, we’re meeting Paul Spitzer from Durango. He’s the founder of Verra\, a social marketplace app for handmade goods rooted in authenticity\, creativity\, and community. \nPaul brings a unique mix of experience to this conversation. With a long career in technology and a background in art and design\, he approaches entrepreneurship through a deeply creative lens. He is also an active artist and photographer\, giving him firsthand insight into the needs\, challenges\, and opportunities facing makers and creative entrepreneurs. \nDuring this virtual session\, Paul will share more about Verra\, how the platform is being built to support handmade goods and the people who create them\, and what it means to design technology around trust\, storytelling\, and community. Verra is currently accepting new artists and makers\, and rural creatives are encouraged to attend\, explore the platform\, and consider whether it could be a fit for sharing and selling their work. \nWe’ll also open up space for conversation\, connection\, and resource-sharing among rural creatives across Colorado. \nJoin us to learn more about Verra\, connect with fellow creatives\, and explore how digital tools can help strengthen creative businesses and handmade economies.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-creative-connections-meet-the-verra-app/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Rural Creative Collective
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260609T151151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T185314Z
UID:10000302-1785927600-1785929400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Financing Manufacturing Growth: Capital\, Equipment\, and Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers often face challenges with financing equipment\, scaling production\, and managing cash flow. In this workshop\, experts from B:Side University\, U.S. Bank\, and Manufacturer’s Edge will provide an overview of financing options—including SBA loans\, equipment financing\, and working capital solutions—along with operational support available to help businesses improve efficiency and grow.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/financing-manufacturing-growth-capital-equipment-and-expansion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="B%3ASide Capital":MAILTO:slopez@bside.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260522T143824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T153044Z
UID:10000291-1785931200-1785934800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:August Pitch Workshop with Startup Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to pitch your business with confidence? Join us for a virtual Pitch Readiness Session with an expert coach. Whether you’re preparing for a Pitch Competition or simply want to sharpen your business storytelling\, this session will help you refine your message and deliver it with clarity and impact. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to introduce yourself and your company\nDefining the problem you’re solving\nExplaining your solution and business model\nUnderstanding your customer and market opportunity\nShowcasing key milestones and your team\nPerfecting “The Ask” – what you need and why it matters\nBest practices for presenting with confidence
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/august-pitch-readiness-workshop-with-startup-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260305T200300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T200300Z
UID:10000251-1786579200-1786751999@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Call for AIQ ConComAI 2026 - Papers\, Speakers\, Sponsors
DESCRIPTION: more here: https://lnkd.in/gMT3NaQ2 \nThis is a call for content including video and other formats on solutions\, awards submissions and sponsors/exhibitors for the AIQ Conference on Communications (ConComAI) Symposium and AIQ Awards to be held August 14-15\, 2026 hybrid and onsite in Boulder\, Colorado at the new Limelight Hotel. \nThe theme is the impact of Agentic AI Wars – Winners – Losers and Scorched Earth\, Live AI Communications\, OnDemand\, Hybrid\, Virtual\, Digital and the Future including Contextual Content Communications\, Agentic AI\, AEO\, AGI\, AI\, AI Data Centers\, AI power\, AI infrastructure and the unknown. \nAccording to George Dyson in the book Turing’s Cathedral noted\,  \n“The paradox of artificial intelligence is that any system simple enough to be understandable is not complicated enough to behave intelligently\, and any system complicated enough to behave intelligently is not simple enough to understand. The path to artificial intelligence\, suggested Turing\, is to construct a machine with the curiosity of a child\, and let intelligence evolve.” \n#AI #chatbpt #openai #GTM
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/call-for-aiq-concomai-2026-papers-speakers-sponsors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="AI User Forum":MAILTO:cross@gocross.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260305T200337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T224130Z
UID:10000250-1786579200-1786751999@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Call for AIQ ConComAI 2026 - Papers\, Speakers\, Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:This is a call for content including video and other formats on solutions\, awards submissions and sponsors/exhibitors for the AIQ Conference on Communications (ConComAI) Symposium and AIQ Awards to be held August 14-15\, 2026 hybrid and onsite in Boulder\, Colorado at the new Limelight Hotel. \nThe theme is the impact of Agentic AI Wars – Winners – Losers and Scorched Earth\, Live AI Communications\, OnDemand\, Hybrid\, Virtual\, Digital and the Future including Contextual Content Communications\, Agentic AI\, AEO\, AGI\, AI\, AI Data Centers\, AI power\, AI infrastructure and the unknown. \nAccording to George Dyson in the book Turing’s Cathedral noted\,  \n“The paradox of artificial intelligence is that any system simple enough to be understandable is not complicated enough to behave intelligently\, and any system complicated enough to behave intelligently is not simple enough to understand. The path to artificial intelligence\, suggested Turing\, is to construct a machine with the curiosity of a child\, and let intelligence evolve.” \n#AI #chatbpt #openai #GTM
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/call-for-aiq-concomai-2026-papers-speakers-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260608T183025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T235024Z
UID:10000300-1787216400-1787221800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Capital: Funding Opportunities You May Be Missing Out On - Colorado Startup Loan Fund (CSLF) with RMMFI
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Capital: Funding Opportunities You May Be Missing Out On – Colorado Startup Loan Fund (CSLF) with RMMFI \nThursday\, August 20th | 9am-10am \nMost business owners in Colorado are leaving money on the table…not because the capital isn’t there\, but because they don’t know about it. This workshop series is here to change that.  Each session will explore different Colorado-specific capital opportunities that could make a serious difference in your business and how to apply for it. \n In this third session\, we will explore the Colorado Startup Loan Fund\, which is deployed by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and non-profit lenders across the state\, like Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI). RMMFI will provide a simple\, actionable framework for thinking through business readiness\, customer validation\, pricing\, financial basics\, and preparing for future growth. We’ll also touch on what it means to be “launch-ready” and “capital-ready\,” along with how community-based CDFI lending can differ from traditional financing options. Finally\, we will walk business owners through the program fit worksheet\, and how to determine if a CSLF program is right for them. \nAbout our presenter: Taylor Littrell is the Statewide English Program Coordinator at Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute and is based in Trinidad\, Colorado. They work closely with entrepreneurs and rural business owners across the state\, supporting them through mentorship\, microlending\, and community-based education programs. Taylor is passionate about creating accessible opportunities for small business owners\, strengthening local economies\, and helping entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses in underserved and rural communities. \nThis event will be hosted via Zoom. Please register here or using the button at the top right of this page.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/from-idea-to-launch-building-a-strong-foundation-for-your-business-with-rmmfi/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260522T140725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T140726Z
UID:10000288-1788350400-1788354000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:September Demo Days with Startup Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Our Demo Days event is a quarterly virtual pitch opportunity for Colorado founders to present their businesses to a panel of judges and audience of community members. Each founder delivers a four-minute pitch\, followed by three minutes of questions and brief feedback from the judges. Companies are scored on a simple one-to-five scale\, and a top-performing pitch is announced at the end of the event. \nFounders selected to pitch will compete for a cash award\, along with in-kind support opportunities that may include legal services\, mentorship\, and marketing packages. \nDemo Days are designed to offer meaningful exposure\, clear feedback\, and a streamlined pitching experience without the pressure of a full competition. \nStay tuned\, applications to pitch will open over the summer!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/september-demo-days-with-startup-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20251227T182924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T182924Z
UID:10000172-1789344000-1789775999@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Startup Week is a free\, community-driven celebration of bold ideas and entrepreneurial spirit—across Colorado and beyond. As the largest event of its kind in North America\, CSW brings together over 10\,000 founders\, investors\, creatives\, and changemakers for a week of learning\, inspiration\, and connection. \nDriven by the community\, for the community\, Colorado Startup Week unites the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem\, connects a global network of like-minded innovators\, and celebrates the people\, companies\, and ideas shaping what’s next. With hundreds of sessions spanning topics from robotics to fundraising\, CSW offers something for everyone who believes in building the future. \nAt Colorado Startup Week\, we are committed to creating an inclusive space where all attendees can connect\, learn\, and grow—regardless of gender identity\, gender expression\, race\, ability\, sexual orientation\, or any combination of those identities.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/colorado-startup-week/
LOCATION:Denver
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260121T002138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T192256Z
UID:10000240-1791158400-1791590399@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:West Slope Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango\, October 5-9th\, 2026! \nWest Slope Startup Week is five days of connection\, community\, and collaboration. This is event is FREE! Registration is open. \nExplore more at www.westslopestartupweek.com. \nCurrent Timeline:\n\nJune — Speakers apps are due on June 20! Apply now and join the lineup.\nJuly — Night Market apps open.\nAugust — Program Announced\nOctober — WSSW 🎉\n\nSponsorship inquiries: development@startupcolorado.org \nLeadership inquiries: olivia@startupcolorado.org \n— Stay subscribed for updates\n— Sponsor this event!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/west-slope-startup-week/
LOCATION:Downtown Durango
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160736
CREATED:20260522T142107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T142315Z
UID:10000290-1791394200-1791401400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Creative Collective Night Market @ West Slope Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:The Rural Creative Collective Night Market returns to West Slope Startup Week for its second year! \nJoin 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 head start on thoughtful holiday shopping. \nWhether you’re a WSSW attendee\, a local community member\, or simply someone who loves supporting Colorado creatives\, the RCC Night Market is a chance to discover unique work\, celebrate rural talent\, and invest directly in the creative economy.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-creative-collective-night-market-west-slope-startup-week/
LOCATION:The Powerhouse\, 1333 Camino Del Rio\, Durango\, Colorado\, 81301
CATEGORIES:Community,Rural Creative Collective
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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