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SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Startup Checklist
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Colorado? Join us to learn what is required at the state and local levels. This class is for those who have already decided that entrepreneurship is right for them as well as determined their business idea and the feasibility of it. We will work our way through a concrete and concise checklist for the logistics of how to get your business up and running and where to go from there! \nTopics include: \n* Trade name search \n* Legal structure selection \n* State registration \n* Licensing requirements \n* Business plan over view \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits \n* Human Resources \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nTaught by Callie Koch\, Program Manager for the Colorado SBDC serving the West Central region. \n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis training is a good fit for businesses in the idea or pre-venture phase\, and early startups. \n\n\nMore Information\nThis class is part of the Startup Track\, an SBDC webinar series that begins with idea validation and ends with strategic business planning and next steps for profitability and growth. \n\n\nMeet your host\nSBDC \nProgram Manager \nCO SBDC serving West Central region \ncallie@region10.net \n(970) 765-3139
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-launch-your-business-a-startup-checklist/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:Weld County Startup Colorado Roadtrip
DESCRIPTION:Startup Colorado is hitting the road\, bringing the top business resources\, knowledge\, and networking opportunities to your hometown. Join us for this event series\, spotlighting access to capital\, digital transformation\, and connectivity in Rural Colorado. Our next stop will be in-person in Weld County (Greeley specifically)\, March 4-5th 2026! \nThis three-day event aims to equip founders with hands-on support and education\, strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem\, spotlight the innovation that is already taking place in the area\, and expand access to funding and bringing new opportunities to the area. \nThis event is open to founders at every stage and from every corner of the state! \nYou can learn more and see our full agenda here: https://startupcolorado.org/roadtrip/weld-county-roadtrip/ \nLooking to get involved or have questions? Reach out to us at Olivia@StartupColorado.org
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/weld-county-startup-colorado-roadtrip/
LOCATION:Greeley
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
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SUMMARY:Rural Startup Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us in La Junta\, February 25-27th\, for Rural Startup Days! \nThis is a completely free\, multi-day event designed to activate the Southeast entrepreneurial community by providing educational sessions\, local showcases\, and networking opportunities! Rural Startup Days spotlights the joy of supporting small businesses and a thriving community by shopping local\, building community\, and network with fellow founders in and around the La Junta area. \nExplore the event details (schedule\, locations\, speakers\, etc.) \nRural Startup Days is proudly organized by Startup Colorado.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-startup-days/
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T170000
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Competition
DESCRIPTION:Youth ages 6-21 with a business that has made at least 1 sale are invited to apply for the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Competition! Complete the online application for a chance to win up to $10\,000 dollars. \nEven if you don’t take home a top prize\, entering Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars gives your business a serious boost. Here’s why every young entrepreneur wins just by applying: \nYou’ll level up your business plan.\nThe application helps you think through your goals\, strategy\, and next steps — like a mini CEO coaching session! \nYou’ll get real feedback from real business pros.\nOur judges share insights that can help you grow faster and smarter. \nYou’ll score free access to the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Gala!\nMeet other youth entrepreneurs\, connect with adult business leaders\, and build your network — all at no cost to you. \nSpotlight isn’t just a competition… it’s a launchpad. \nApplications close 5/31/26!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/spotlight-on-youthbiz-stars-competition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260213T100000
DTSTAMP:20251215T174403Z
CREATED:20251212T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T174403Z
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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. February’s meetup will be co-hosted by Kristine Carey of Naturally Colorado. \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\nAbout our co-host: \nKristine Carey is Executive Director of Naturally Colorado\, where she leads strategy\, programming\, and community-building for the state’s thriving natural and organic products ecosystem. She is also the founder of Brand Guide\, where she helps CPG startups and growth-stage companies define their brand voice\, craft authentic messaging\, and build long-term customer connections. \nPreviously\, Kristine served as Vice President of Marketing at MyChelle Dermaceuticals and Healthy Skoop\, leading product launches and brand growth strategies. With two decades of experience in branding\, marketing\, and community leadership\, Kristine is passionate about helping mission-driven businesses grow with clarity\, creativity\, and purpose. \nFree and open to all Colorado women working in business and business support. \nPlease register through Zoom: linked here\, or through the ‘register’ button at the top of the page.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-6/
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260206T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260206T233000
DTSTAMP:20251205T194514Z
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SUMMARY:Apply to pitch at Naturally Rising: The Conscious Business Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS TO PITCH AT THE NATURALLY RISING: CONSCIOUS BUSINESS PITCH COMPETTION ARE NOW OPEN. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 6TH.  \n\nINFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT BELOW: \n\nWelcome to Naturally Colorado’s 21st Annual Pitch Slam\, now called Naturally Rising “The Conscious Business Pitch Competition”! Come cheer on your favorite brands as they compete for a generous prize package and title of Pitch Competition winner. Sample the latest and greatest new innovative products from the local community. \n\nParking—\n100 parking spaces are available directly in front of venue. We recommend arriving early if you’d like to secure one of these spots. Otherwise\, there will be overflow parking at Arvada High School (2 blocks from the venue). \nSchedule —\n4:30 pm: Doors open\n4:30 – 6:00 pm: Networking\, buffet dinner by Footers Catering\, cash bar\, explore exhibitors in Innovation Showcase\n6:15 pm: Program begins\n7:45 pm: Program ends\n7:45 – 9:00 pm: Networking\, explore exhibitors\, celebrate our winners!\n9:00 pm: Event Ends \nPitch Competition —\nFive entrepreneurs will pitch their young companies to a panel of experts as hundreds of audience members join us from across the country. Each competitor has 3 minutes to pitch\, 3 minutes of Q&A from the judges and the same goal: to win a free booth at New Hope’s Newtopia Now 2026\, a guaranteed opportunity to pitch at the Naturally Network National Pitch Slam\, and a robust suite of business services from our sponsor community! The deadline to apply is February 6th. \nAPPLY TO PITCH HERE.\n\nInnovation Showcase —\nThis event also provides established member brands the opportunity to share new products in the Innovation Showcase\, our tabletop show. The Innovation Showcase expo hall will be filled with opportunities for guests to sample products and learn about interesting new products and services. \nInnovation showcase applications are open now through 11:55 pm March 10th. Apply here. \nSponsorship Opportunities —\nIf you’re interested in sponsoring the event\, please check out the sponsorship opportunities we have available by emailing kristine@naturallycolorado.org! \nA note on ticket prices:\nAs a non-profit organization\, we rely on the revenue from our signature events to help support us throughout the year so that we can continue to produce educational events and programming\, such as the mentorship matching program. We appreciate your support of our continued efforts to support our members in the natural and organic products community. If purchasing a ticket would cause financial hardship\, please email info@naturallycolorado.org to discuss volunteer opportunities in exchange for entry to the event. \n\nIf your company is a Silver level or higher partner of Naturally Colorado\, please check your inbox for your complimentary ticket information. Please email Taylor Dewitt\, Naturally Colorado Community Engagement Manager\, at taylor@naturallycolorado.org if you have any questions. \nTicket schedule: \nEarly Registration through March 3rd\n$75 for Members\n$100 for Non-Members \nRegular Registration March 4th – March 31st\n$85 for Members\n$110 for Non-Members \nLate Registration April 1st – April 21st\n$105 for Members\n$130 for Non-Members \nEvent Day Registration on April 22nd\n$145 for All
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/apply-to-pitch-at-naturally-rising-the-conscious-business-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Social Capitol\, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd\, Arvada\, CO\, 80003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260203T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Star Your Business: A Startup Checklist
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nThinking about starting a business in Colorado? Join us to learn what is required at the state and local levels. This class is for those who have already decided that entrepreneurship is right for them as well as determined their business idea and the feasibility of it. We will work our way through a concrete and concise checklist for the logistics of how to get your business up and running and where to go from there! \nTopics include: \n* Trade name search \n* Legal structure selection \n* State registration \n* Licensing requirements \n* Business plan over view \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits \n* Human Resources \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nTaught by Callie Koch\, Program Manager for the Colorado SBDC serving the West Central region. \n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis training is a good fit for businesses in the idea or pre-venture phase\, and early startups.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-star-your-business-a-startup-checklist/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T173000
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DTSTAMP:20251202T200654Z
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SUMMARY:WSSW Hometown Event: Durango
DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick off an amazing year full of opportunities to grow\, connect\, and succeed with our first West Slope Startup Week event of 2026!! This Hometown Event will be hosted at EsoTerra Ciderworks (558 Main Ave\, Durango) from 5:30-7:30pm on January 15th. \nJoin Startup Colorado’s Vanessa McCrann and EsoTerra Co-Founder Elizabeth Philbrick for an evening of New Year Intention Setting and a Snowdown Costume Hat Workshop! A sewing machine\, glue guns\, and miscellaneous materials will be provided\, but please feel free to bring your own supplies as well. \nThis event will not only kick off our WSSW26 events\, but will also be the final event hosted at EsoTerra Ciderworks before they close their downtown location at the end of Snowdown (to focus on their new Arboretum location!). \nWe’ll see you in January for an evening of crafting and community! \n🗓️ January 15th | 5:30-7:30 pm \n📍EsoTerra Ciderworks | 558 Main Ave\, Durango
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/wssw-hometown-event-durango/
LOCATION:EsoTerra Ciderworks\, 558 Main Ave\, Durango\, 81301
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260109T100000
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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. January’s meetup will be co-hosted by Cory Warden\, founder of Legacy Lab App. \nEach month\, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community gathers to have a virtual networking conversation. 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. \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\nAbout our co-host: \nCory Warden is the founder of Legacy Lab App\, the Estate Organizer. Like many people\, Cory didn’t fully understand how critical it is to have a clear legacy plan in place until her mom passed away and she suddenly found herself responsible for settling the estate. That experience opened her eyes to how overwhelming and painful the process can be without essential information organized and accessible. \nToday\, Cory’s mission is to educate the two-thirds of adults who don’t have a will and encourage them not to wait for a crisis to get prepared. She created the Legacy Lab App to make that preparation easier: a secure\, user-friendly tool that helps individuals organize important documents\, decisions\, and wishes in one place. When the time comes\, the right people can access what they need so loved ones can act with clarity\, confidence\, and peace of mind. \nFree and open to all Colorado women working in business and business support. \nPlease register through Zoom: linked here\, or through the ‘register’ button at the top of the page.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-5/
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251219T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251219T153000
DTSTAMP:20251210T012308Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nAre you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage. Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn about all aspects of your business’s accounting \, from micro to macro\, and stay on top of your finances. Every month\, we discuss a different topic related to small business accounting that will help you with everything from managing your day-to-day bookkeeping to scaling your company and everything in between. \n\n\nMore Information\nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston \nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n\n\nMeet your host\nSBDC \ncallie@region10.net
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/finance-friday/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T100000
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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. December’s meetup\, co-hosted by Margaret Hedderman of Startup Colorado\, will take a slightly different shape—a relaxed\, informal book club designed to spark ideas and share what’s been most helpful this year. \nInstead of our usual open conversation\, each woman is invited to bring one book that has meaningfully supported her business in 2025. Whether it shaped your mindset\, sharpened your skills\, or inspired a turning point\, you’ll have a few minutes to share how it helped and why you recommend it. \nIt’s an easy\, supportive space to trade insights\, discover new reads\, and close out the year by learning from one another’s experiences. Join us with your favorite entrepreneurial read in hand!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251117T193000
DTSTAMP:20251114T155253Z
CREATED:20251114T072326Z
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SUMMARY:Women in CPG: The Power of Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Resiliency isn’t just about bouncing back – it’s about rising stronger\, together.  \nOn Monday\, Nov. 17\,  join Naturally Colorado at New Hope Network’s Boulder headquarters at 29th Street Mall in Boulder for an inspiring evening of connection\, community\, and conversation.  \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Karen Hertz\, founder of Holidaily Brewing Company\, as our keynote speaker. Karen turned her journey as a two-time cancer survivor into Colorado’s leading gluten-free brewery\, proving that grit and purpose can fuel lasting success in CPG. \nExpect an empowering keynote\, meaningful networking with women from across the industry\, and space to share both challenges and solutions.  \nGuests will enjoy craft beer from Holidaily Brewing\, nourishing bites from Just BE Kitchen\, and a vibrant evening designed to uplift and inspire. This is your chance to connect with Colorado’s women leaders and change-makers as we strengthen our community heading into 2026. \nLearn more and register at https://naturallycolorado.glueup.com/event/women-in-cpg-the-power-of-resiliency-157528/.\nThis event is open to both members of Naturally Colorado and the larger community. 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/women-in-cpg-the-power-of-resiliency/
LOCATION:New\, 1710 29TH ST #2044\, BOULDER\, Colorado\, 80301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T100000
DTSTAMP:20251015T171352Z
CREATED:20251015T171352Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community gathers to have a virtual networking conversation. 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. \nThe format is simple: \n\n15–20 minute talk from Daniella Place\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\nAbout our co-host: \nDaniella Place is the founder of Kids In Town\, a fast-growing platform helping locals and visitors in Steamboat Springs discover family-friendly events and activities. The service combines curated event listings\, original content\, concierge offerings for visiting families\, and an AI-powered chatbot that makes it easy to find activities by age\, interest\, or date. \nPreviously\, Daniella spent over a decade at Google and later led Product Operations at Oyster and Remote\, where she specialized in scaling global teams\, streamlining workflows\, and driving cross-functional growth. These experiences have been foundational in shaping Kids In Town into a scalable\, tech-enabled community resource. Looking ahead\, she is positioning Kids In Town to become the go-to platform for locals and tourist families in mountain towns across Colorado and beyond. \nFree and open to all Colorado women working in business and business support.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250925T090000
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SUMMARY:WE Gather with Creative Pivots
DESCRIPTION:WE Gather with Creative Pivots\nA Business Accelerator Workshop to Spark Innovation + Sales Growth\n Date: Thursday\, September 25\n Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM workshop | 12:00 – 2:00 PM Small Business Fair\n Location: Chaffee County Fairgrounds\, 10165 Co Rd 120\, Salida\, CO\n Cost: FREE – Registration required | Exhibitor Booths: $25 \nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/MH3NW4hHRgoZEoXx7 \nEvent site: https://sites.google.com/centralsbdc.org/creativepivots/home \nIn a time of shifting markets\, evolving customer behavior\, and funding transitions\, creativity matters more than ever. That’s why WE Gather with Creative Pivots is designed to help small businesses rethink\, refresh\, and reimagine how they grow. \nMorning Workshop Highlights (9 AM – 12 PM)\nLed by regional and statewide leaders\, this engaging session offers practical tools to: \n-Track and respond to emerging sales trends\n-Develop new products or services\n-Foster collaborative\, community-based momentum\n-Learn from those who’ve successfully pivoted in real time \n  \nKey Speakers + Sessions \nJamie Billesbach\, Executive Director\, Central Mountain Small Business Development Center\nBenny Samuels\, Marketing Strategist\, Outgoing CEO Aya Foundation \nEve Lieberman\, Executive Director\, Office Economic Development and International Trade\nLois Todd\, Leadership Coach and Business Strategist\, Alchemy Strategy Group \nPivots in Action Success Stories Panel moderated by Sam Block featuring Evan + Anna Winger of Buena Viking and Destinee Yudnich of Sagebrush Fields Mercantile \n  \nAfternoon Celebration: Small Business Fair (12 – 2 PM) \nOpen to the public and packed with local flair! \nUnique goods + services from local vendors\nNetworking with entrepreneurs + nonprofit leaders\nOptional 1:1 “Office Hours” with SBDC advisors\nCelebration of small business creativity + resilience \n  \n👩‍💼 Want to showcase your business?\n Exhibitor booths are $25 – includes full workshop access
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/we-gather-with-creative-pivots/
LOCATION:Chaffee County Fairgounds\, 10165 CO Rd 120\, Salida\, CO\, 81201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Mountain Colorado SBDC":MAILTO:molly@centralsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20251110T210507Z
CREATED:20251110T210507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T210507Z
UID:10000029-1758736800-1758740400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Service to Success Veterans Connection Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off our online Service to Success webinar series in partnership with the Colorado Small Business Development Center. This multi-part online training will introduce Veteran-owned and Veteran-supporting businesses to other like-minded entrepreneurs\, as well as provide valuable insights and best practices to help your business thrive!\n______________________ \n\n✅ Understand the step-by-step process to establish your business in your state \nLearn the essential steps for setting up your business the right way from day one. We’ll walk you through registering your business name\, selecting the appropriate business structure (LLC\, sole proprietorship\, etc.)\, understanding state-specific requirements\, and getting the licenses and permits you need to operate legally and confidently. \n______________________ \n✅ Learn how to obtain your Employer Identification Number (EIN) for tax and business purposes \nDiscover how to apply for an EIN — also known as a Federal Tax ID — which is crucial for filing taxes\, opening a business bank account\, hiring employees\, and keeping your personal and business finances separate. We’ll guide you through the simple online process and explain why it’s a must-have for every business owner. \n______________________ \n✅ Walk away with an actionable business planning template to sharpen your strategy \nYou’ll receive a practical\, easy-to-use planning template that helps you think through and document all critical aspects of your business.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/service-to-success-veterans-connection-kickoff/2025-09-24/2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Colorado SBDC":MAILTO:info@eastcoloradosbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20251110T210507Z
CREATED:20251110T210507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T210507Z
UID:10000028-1758700800-1758733200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Service to Success Veterans Connection Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off our online Service to Success webinar series in partnership with the Colorado Small Business Development Center. This multi-part online training will introduce Veteran-owned and Veteran-supporting businesses to other like-minded entrepreneurs\, as well as provide valuable insights and best practices to help your business thrive!\n______________________ \n\n✅ Understand the step-by-step process to establish your business in your state \nLearn the essential steps for setting up your business the right way from day one. We’ll walk you through registering your business name\, selecting the appropriate business structure (LLC\, sole proprietorship\, etc.)\, understanding state-specific requirements\, and getting the licenses and permits you need to operate legally and confidently. \n______________________ \n✅ Learn how to obtain your Employer Identification Number (EIN) for tax and business purposes \nDiscover how to apply for an EIN — also known as a Federal Tax ID — which is crucial for filing taxes\, opening a business bank account\, hiring employees\, and keeping your personal and business finances separate. We’ll guide you through the simple online process and explain why it’s a must-have for every business owner. \n______________________ \n✅ Walk away with an actionable business planning template to sharpen your strategy \nYou’ll receive a practical\, easy-to-use planning template that helps you think through and document all critical aspects of your business.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/service-to-success-veterans-connection-kickoff/2025-09-24/1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Colorado SBDC":MAILTO:info@eastcoloradosbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20250912T143257Z
CREATED:20250912T143257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T143257Z
UID:10000030-1758560400-1758643200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop SW CO
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a small business owner\, local leader\, seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out\, this event is designed to provide valuable insights\, practical tips\, and networking opportunities. For 11 years this workshop has helped nearly 1\,000 entrepreneurs in rural communities throughout Colorado move their ideas forward. Full scholarships are available. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/demystifying-entrepreneurship-workshop-sw-co/
LOCATION:Sky Ute Casino\, 14324 Hwy 172 North\, Ignacio\, 81137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Ute Indian Tribe":MAILTO:awall@southernute-nsn.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20250916T152153Z
CREATED:20250826T161340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T152153Z
UID:10000016-1758123000-1758135600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:WSSW Hometown Event: Grand Junction
DESCRIPTION:WSSW Hometown Event: Grand Junction \nWe’re bringing the spirit of West Slope Startup Week to Grand Junction! Join us at the Bookcliff Country Club for an evening of networking\, local stories\, and community connection. This event is hosted in partnership with Vectra Bank. \nThe panel theme is “Starting a Business on the Western Slope”\, featuring: \n\n\nBryan Wachs\, Chief Empowerment Overlord @ QuikrStuff \n\n\nHana Morrison\, Founder of Sunnyside Studio & Co-Owner of Alt Space Coworking \n\n\nTom Orms\, Director of Manufacturing @ Leitner-Poma \n\n\nDate: September 17th \nAgenda: \n\n3:30pm – 5:00pm: Networking & SBA Roundtable\n5:00pm – 6:00pm: Speaker Panel\n6:00pm – 7:00pm: Networking\n\n📍 Bookcliff Country Club\, 2730 G Rd\, Grand Junction\, CO 81506Free & open to all—come ready to connect\, learn\, and celebrate local entrepreneurship.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/wssw-hometown-event-grand-junction/
LOCATION:Bookcliff Country Club\, 2730 G Rd\, Grand Junction\, Colorado\, 81506
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20250828T190542Z
CREATED:20250828T190542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T190542Z
UID:10000021-1758110400-1758114000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Creative Connections
DESCRIPTION:Rural Creative Connections: Warehome Studios (Virtual) \nFor our final Rural Creative Connections session of the season\, we’re heading (virtually) to Steamboat Springs to meet Julie Anderson—ceramic artist\, educator\, and Studio Director at Warehome Studios. \nWhat began in 2004 as three bare-bones warehouse units has grown into a vibrant creative hub\, home to Anderson Ceramic & Design\, Grasso Glass & Stone\, and a thriving classroom and gallery space. Julie will share the story of building Warehome Studios from the ground up\, the lessons learned in fostering a shared creative workspace\, and how her sculptural ceramics blend art\, science\, and the natural environment. \nAfter the spotlight\, we’ll move into rounds of 1:1 networking—a chance to share what you’re working on\, what you need help with\, and connect with fellow rural creatives. \nDate & Time: Sept. 17\, 2025 | 12:00 PM MTLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)(Cost: Free)
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-creative-connections/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250911T100000
DTSTAMP:20250828T173216Z
CREATED:20250828T173216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T173216Z
UID:10000020-1757581200-1757584800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community gathers to have a virtual networking conversation. 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. \nThe format is simple: \n\n15–20 minute talk from Julie Stiewig on her entrepreneurial journey + seasonal self-reflection exercise\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\nAbout our co-host: \nJulie Stiewig brings a range of experiences to her work\, rooted in her background in food systems\, land management\, agriculture\, outdoor education\, and community building. Now based in Weldona\, Julie and her partner operate Two Drifters Farm\, where they grow vegetables\, cut flowers\, and care for honeybees\, ducks\, geese\, and Black Angus cattle. Since 2021\, she has also served as the manager of The Block: Commissary Kitchen & Events in Fort Morgan\, where she empowers local entrepreneurs and fosters a strong sense of community through food and small business support. She also co-hosts Food Truck Fridays\, founded the Fort Morgan Farmers Market at The Block\, and contributes her time to the Food Coalition of Morgan County and the Morgan County Waste Coalition. \nFree and open to all Colorado women working in business and business support.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250903T100000
DTSTAMP:20250901T152305Z
CREATED:20250723T171455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T152305Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Colorado Lean Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Startup Colorado Community for our monthly Lean Coffee online series—an interactive networking discussion that’s tailored to entrepreneurs from all industries. Each month\, we’re adding a new twist by featuring a co-host from the funding world. These representatives will kick things off by explaining how specific funding programs work and answering your questions in real time. \nThis month\, we’re excited to welcome back Rosy Aburto McDonough and Naya Rodriguez from First Southwest Community Fund\, who will be demystifying the CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Recovery) Loan Fund\, as well as give updates on their own diverse lending programs. If you are wondering if these are right for you\, or just what they are\, come to learn more for your funding journey. \nThe format is simple:\n\n20-minute workshop from our co-host about funding strategy and resources\n10 minutes for Q/A so you can get feedback\nBreakout Room with other community members to connect and share ideas\nYou suggest the topics\, and we’ll cover a couple of impromptu business subjects (AI\, Digital Marketing\, you name it!)\n\nWhether you’re looking for funding\, seeking advice\, or just eager to connect with fellow entrepreneurs across the state\, Lean Coffee is the perfect place to engage\, learn\, and grow. Join us to meet like-minded founders and tackle the topics that matter most to your business. \nAbout our cohosts:\nRosy Aburto McDonough is the Executive Director of FSWCF and 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). McDonough is credited for developing the statewide vision for OEDIT focused on supporting small minority- women- and veteran-owned businesses. Rosy was born and raised in Mexico providing her with a deep sense of biculturalism. She spends most of her free time with her three girls and husband. Her home is a tri-lingual and culturally diverse household with languages and diverse interest in Chinese and Latin cultures and traditions. \nNaya Rodriguez was born and raised in the San Luis Valley and brings over nine years of banking experience\, including seven years in consumer and commercial lending. As Lending Specialist with FSWCF\, she guides entrepreneurs through funding programs\, processes applications\, and manages the loan portfolio. She’s passionate about small businesses as the heart of our communities and enjoys time with her son\, riding her motorcycle\, and singing outside of work.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/startup-colorado-lean-coffee-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250815T130000
DTSTAMP:20250801T190851Z
CREATED:20250801T190851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T190851Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Creative Roundtable: Featuring Cine Fe
DESCRIPTION:Rural Creative Roundtable: Featuring Cine Fe \nFriday\, August 15th at 12pm | Online \nJoin us for a conversation with Stephanie\, documentary filmmaker and impact producer\, who now leads Colorado’s film nonprofit Cine Fe. With a career spanning Kartemquin Films to Sundance premieres\, Stephanie uses film as a tool for social change — building grassroots campaigns that turn stories into impact. \nShe’ll share her journey back to Colorado\, her latest projects\, and the work Cine Fe is doing to uplift underrepresented voices in film. Then\, connect in a series of 1:1 networking rounds with other rural creatives to share what you’re working on and spark new collaborations. \nFree and open to all rural creatives.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-creative-roundtable-featuring-cine-fe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250806T100000
DTSTAMP:20250801T185458Z
CREATED:20250801T185458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T185458Z
UID:10000007-1754470800-1754474400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Startup Colorado Lean Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Startup Colorado Community for our monthly Lean Coffee online series—an interactive networking discussion that’s tailored to entrepreneurs from all industries. Each month\, we’re adding a new twist by featuring a co-host from the funding world. These representatives will kick things off by explaining how specific funding programs work and answering your questions in real time. \nThis month\, we’re excited to welcome co-host Bernardo Bermudez\, Community Loan Officer at Colorado Enterprise Fund. \nThe format is simple:\n\n20-minute workshop from our co-host about funding strategy and resources\n10 minutes for Q/A so you can get feedback\nBreakout Room with other community members to connect and share ideas\nYou suggest the topics\, and we’ll cover a couple of impromptu business subjects (AI\, Digital Marketing\, you name it!)\n\nWhether you’re looking for funding\, seeking advice\, or just eager to connect with fellow entrepreneurs across the state\, Lean Coffee is the perfect place to engage\, learn\, and grow. Join us to meet like-minded founders and tackle the topics that matter most to your business.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/startup-colorado-lean-coffee-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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