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SUMMARY:Ready to Reach Further: A Brand-First Plan for Expanding Your Creative Business
DESCRIPTION:You’ve built something real. You have a product or service\, paying customers\, and momentum in your local community. So how do you grow beyond it? Join brand specialist Amber Andrews of Andrews Artistry for a practical\, growth-stage session on expanding your creative business regionally\, statewide\, or nationally without losing what makes it yours. \nAmber will start where sustainable growth actually starts: brand clarity. You’ll get honest about your mission\, your visual identity\, and whether your brand shows up consistently everywhere people find you. From there\, you’ll learn how to choose marketing channels based on your brand and your exact audience — not the other way around — and start on a repeatable 90-day marketing plan you can build as you grow. \nAttendees of our Rural Creative Collective‘s call will leave with a clear picture of who they’re really talking to\, a channel strategy that fits their capacity\, a 90-day plan template\, and clarifying questions answered as you build your brand guide. Time for discussion and Q&A included. \nSpeaker Bio: \nAmber Andrews (they/them) is the founder and creative director of Andrews Artistry\, a queer-owned\, human-led creative studio in Denver. With 15+ years of experience across brand photography\, web design\, and visual brand strategy\, Amber helps creatives and small business owners build brands that are clear\, consistent\, and unmistakably theirs — so their work can reach the people it’s meant for\, wherever they are. When they’re not behind a camera or building a website\, you’ll find them tap dancing or being supervised by the studio’s most opinionated members: the cats.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/ready-to-reach-further-a-brand-first-plan-for-expanding-your-creative-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Rural Creative Collective
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260813T190658Z
CREATED:20260608T183025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T190658Z
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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,Roadtrip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260812T020521Z
CREATED:20260727T193608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T020521Z
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SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Startup Checklist
DESCRIPTION:Ready to start a business? Here is everything you need to know to go from idea to launch.\n\nAbout 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. If you do not plan to attend the live class and are just looking to get a recording\, please register for this on-demand version instead. \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. \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. If you have not yet taken the other recommended startup track classes\, we would encourage you to do so first. \n\n10 Things to Know Before You Run a Business\nBusiness Entry Options: Build\, Buy\, or Franchise?\nIdea Feasibility: Methods to Test Your Business Idea
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-launch-your-business-a-startup-checklist-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T224632Z
CREATED:20260818T224632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T224632Z
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SUMMARY:Young Americans Center Virtual Info Sesion for Southeast Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Southeast Colorado educators\, school administrators\, and\nyouth-facing organizations: Virtually join the Young Americans Center for\nFinancial Education to learn about our Personal Finance\, Banking\,\nEntrepreneurship\, and Economics programs we can offer your youth. Of\nspecial interest to Southeast Colorado are our grant-funded programs\ncurrently offered at no cost! \nThis session will provide:\n• Overview of available programs\,\nresources\, and implementation options\n◦ Designed for classrooms\, schools\,\nafter-school groups\, and\nyouth-serving organizations\n• Opportunity for educators to ask\nquestions\n• Explore which programs best fit their\nstudents\n• Guidance on bringing programming\ninto their school or organization
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/young-americans-center-virtual-info-sesion-for-southeast-colorado/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T100000
DTSTAMP:20260813T203037Z
CREATED:20260706T154638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T203037Z
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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. August’s co-host will be LaPrell Boston\, Certification Specialist for WBEC-West. \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 presentation from our co-host on WBEC-West and the Colorado State Certification Scholarship currently available to women business owners\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 LaPrell: \nLaPrell is a dedicated Certification Specialist for WBEC-WEST\, motivational coach\, and entrepreneur with a bachelor’s degree in business and a diverse professional background that includes certification\, project management\, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Colorado Springs. In her professional life\, she is passionate about supporting women-owned businesses\, helping women navigate opportunities for growth\, and encouraging others to recognize their potential and confidently pursue their goals.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260512T224130Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260305T200300Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260812T020423Z
CREATED:20260810T163358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T020423Z
UID:10000329-1786366800-1786460400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Venture Studio Office Hours: Pre-Seed & Seed Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join Luvira Consulting for complimentary 1-on-1 drop-in studio office hours. \nFresh off hosting office hours for founders in the gener8tor accelerator network\, we’re opening up complimentary advisory slots for local Denver entrepreneurs. \nOn the table: \n\nPitch deck feedback\nGo-to-market plan\nUnit economics\nVenture studio strategy\n\nNo sales pitch\, just actionable founder-first guidance. \nWhere: Catalyst HTI\, Main Ground Floor Cafe \nDrop in anytime between 12:30–2:30 PM\, sign-up so we know you’re coming but no appointment needed!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/venture-studio-office-hours-pre-seed-seed-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233310Z
CREATED:20260522T143824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T233310Z
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 facilitated by Startup Colorado’s Ecosystem Development & Parterships Director\, Mark Madic. Mark is the event lead for our Pitch Series and has years of experience coaching founders as the prepare to take the stage. \nWhether 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,Pitch Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T185314Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260721T151210Z
CREATED:20260513T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T151210Z
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 for this Rural Creative Collective‘s call 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:20260728T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T151327Z
CREATED:20260707T030446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T151327Z
UID:10000317-1785249000-1785254400@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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T195106Z
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:20260724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T172803Z
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;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260526T200132Z
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:20260723T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T143000
DTSTAMP:20260714T134336Z
CREATED:20260714T134336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T134336Z
UID:10000322-1784809800-1784817000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:AI for Business — AI Skilling in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This 2-hour FREE workshop brings together local business leaders for a conversation about how AI is solving real-world business problems and what that means for the future of skilling in our workplace. Participants will connect with fellow practitioners\, share experiences\, and gain a clearer understanding of the AI skills employers are developing\, the tools being used\, and how other businesses are approaching AI integration. \nThe goal is to build consensus on the AI skills that local employers truly need\, with insights gathered helping to inform curriculum development\, so the local workforce is equipped with the in-demand skills of both today and the future. \nThe session is designed for business owners\, technical and operational leaders\, HR and talent leaders\, and anyone overseeing AI integration within their organization. Come away with a better understanding of what AI skills employers are developing\, the types of AI tools being used in the workplace\, and how other businesses approach AI integration. \nLight lunch and beverages provided. \nEvent sponsors: Center for Rural Innovation (CORI)\, Fort Lewis College — AI Institute\, and The Center for Rural Artificial Intelligence (CRAI). \nPlease note: This event is FREE and the venue is limited to 65 attendees\, so please be considerate and RSVP only if you are sure you can attend. Please provide one email address to secure one seat for this event. If you RSVP and then cannot attend\, please email jennifer@ruralai.org directly\, only in the event you need to cancel your seat.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/ai-for-business-ai-skilling-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Downtown Durango
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260706T195529Z
CREATED:20260706T195529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T195529Z
UID:10000319-1784800800-1784804400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Industries Rural Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) will be hosting its Advanced Industries Rural Roadshow in Grand Junction on July 23\, 2026. The staff of the Global Business Development team will discuss available state programs that support commercialization and export activities for Colorado businesses operating in advanced industries.\n\n\nThe Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program was created in 2013 to promote growth and sustainability in Colorado’s advanced industries by driving innovation\, accelerating commercialization\, encouraging public-private partnerships\, increasing access to early-stage capital\, and creating a strong ecosystem that increases the state’s global competitiveness.\n\nColorado’s advanced industries are defined as:\n\nAdvanced Manufacturing\nAerospace\nBioscience\nElectronics\nEnergy and Natural Resources\nInfrastructure Engineering\nTechnology and Information\n\nLocation: Oak Star Bank (1351 Riverfront Drive\, Grand Junction CO) RSVP here.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/advanced-industries-rural-roadshow/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T174451Z
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;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T123000
DTSTAMP:20260703T104728Z
CREATED:20260703T104728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T104728Z
UID:10000315-1784719800-1784723400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Creative Writers' Meetup + Publishing Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a lonely endeavor (and some of us like it that way)! But finding community\, exchanging ideas\, and bemoaning pitching tales of woe can make the journey a lot more sustainable. \nIf you’re currently working on a book\, join us for a lightly guided discussion designed to help you connect with other writers. Who knows\, you may even find new beta readers or a collaborative partner. \nThe meetup is organized by Startup Colorado’s Director of Communications and “aspiring author\,” Margaret Hedderman. \nWe’ll be joined by co-host Andrew Kenrick\, author of Rex Juba\, which is out next month from Penguin/Torva. He has been an editor for 20 years and is the founder and editor-in-chief of Hinterland. Andrew has also taught publishing\, creative nonfiction\, and biography at the University of East Anglia\, City Lit\, and the University of Cambridge. \nAndrew will share his publishing journey and be ready to answer your questions. \nRSVP HERE \nThis meetup will bring authors from around the world together. It is open to anyone working in fiction\, poetry\, memoir\, or creative non-fiction. 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/creative-writers-meetup-publishing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Hedderman":MAILTO:margaretyh@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260707T190518Z
CREATED:20260707T024047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T190518Z
UID:10000318-1784656800-1784664000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Organization & Operations for Rural Startups
DESCRIPTION:FREE Zoom Training \nStrategic Organization & Operations for Rural Startups \n\nJuly 20th 2026\, 6 pm\, English workshop with Spanish interpretation\nJuly 21st 2026\, 6 pm\, Spanish workshop with English interpretation.\n\nBuilding a startup in rural Colorado comes with unique challenges—and powerful advantages. This interactive 2‑hour workshop is designed specifically for early-stage founders and operators who want to bring clarity\, structure\, and momentum to their business without overcomplicating things. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nClarify strategy and set focused priorities\nDesign simple organizational structures that work for small teams\nBuild practical operational systems that reduce stress and improve execution\n\nThrough guided exercises\, real-world examples\, and a rural Colorado lens\, founders will leave with a clear 30‑day action plan they can apply immediately. \nPerfect for:\nEarly-stage startups\, solo founders\, small teams\, and community-based businesses looking to strengthen operations and scale sustainably. \nOutcome:\nLess chaos. More clarity. Stronger execution. \nRegistration link https://forms.gle/T5sPcCq2vcNAiF3Z8 \n____________________________________ \nCapacitación GRATUITA por Zoom\n\nOrganización estratégica y operaciones para nuevos negocios rurales \n  \n\n20 de julio de 2026 6 pm: Taller en inglés con interpretación al español\n21 de julio de 2026 6 pm: Taller en español con interpretación al inglés\n\n  \nCrear una startup en el Colorado rural conlleva desafíos únicos\, así como poderosas ventajas. Este taller interactivo de 2 horas está diseñado específicamente para fundadores y responsables de operaciones en etapas iniciales que desean aportar claridad\, estructura e impulso a su negocio sin complicar las cosas en exceso. \nLos participantes aprenderán a: \nClarificar su estrategia y establecer prioridades enfocadas\nDiseñar estructuras organizativas sencillas que funcionen para equipos pequeños\nConstruir sistemas operativos prácticos que reduzcan el estrés y mejoren la ejecución\nA través de ejercicios guiados\, ejemplos del mundo real y una perspectiva centrada en el Colorado rural\, los fundadores saldrán con un plan de acción claro de 30 días que podrán aplicar de inmediato. \nIdeal para:\nStartups en etapas iniciales\, fundadores individuales\, equipos pequeños y negocios de base comunitaria que buscan fortalecer sus operaciones y escalar de manera sostenible. \nResultado:\nMenos caos. Más claridad. Una ejecución más sólida. \nEnlace de registro https://forms.gle/T5sPcCq2vcNAiF3Z8
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/strategic-organization-operations-for-rural-startups/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T155634Z
CREATED:20260522T155634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T155634Z
UID:10000287-1784282400-1784289600@startupcolorado.org
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:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T161743Z
CREATED:20260623T175212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T161743Z
UID:10000313-1784203200-1784206800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Capital: Funding Opportunities Through OEDIT
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 second session\, we will provide attendees with a high level overview of several of the funding opportunities offered through the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)\, specifically the Colorado Startup Loan Fund\, CLIMBER\, Colorado Credit Reserve and Cash Collateral Support\, and finally the Colorado State Small Business Credit Initiative.  Attendees will walk away with a “Program Fit” worksheet to clearly understand their application readiness for each program and next steps. \nAbout our presenter:\nOwner of Jackalope Events\, Kiki Hooton 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 to support small businesses. In her free time\, you’ll find her hanging with her dog\, Cheddar.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/colorado-capital-funding-opportunities-you-may-be-missing-out-on-a-high-level-overview-of-funding-opportunities-offered-through-oedit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T100000
DTSTAMP:20260706T161844Z
CREATED:20260604T142714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T161844Z
UID:10000298-1784192400-1784196000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY: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:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260522T161259Z
CREATED:20260413T172402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T161259Z
UID:10000269-1783674000-1783677600@startupcolorado.org
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:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T185209Z
CREATED:20260609T151534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T185209Z
UID:10000301-1783508400-1783510200@startupcolorado.org
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:20260702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T100000
DTSTAMP:20260121T190341Z
CREATED:20260121T190341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T190341Z
UID:10000242-1782982800-1782986400@startupcolorado.org
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:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T185252Z
CREATED:20260609T201001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T185252Z
UID:10000303-1782903600-1782914400@startupcolorado.org
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:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T192540Z
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:20260630T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T144314Z
CREATED:20260619T144314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T144314Z
UID:10000306-1782844200-1782847800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Designing Your AI Business System
DESCRIPTION:Move past the AI hype and discover exactly what AI can do for your business in our 5-part interactive workshop series\, AI Roadmap for Small Business. Register separately for the sessions you need. \nHave you been curious about what AI can actually do for your business? Earlier modules will help you understand AI and the foundations of how to use it. In the more advanced modules you will learn how to build AI into your systems so you have more time to work on your business instead of in your business. \nEach session includes approximately 45 minutes of focused presentation\, followed by dedicated time for discussion and application. Think of this as small-group consulting — not just a lecture. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how the strategies apply directly to your business. \nTHIS SESSION: June 30: Designing Your AI Business System \nCompare and contrast AI assistants and agents\, define an AI operating system for a business\, determine your small business readiness\, design a simple AI agent or system component\, discuss steps to implementation\, and participate in a live Q&A \nOTHER SESSIONS \n\nOn-demand: Foundations of AI \nOn-demand: AI Prompting for Business Results\nOn-demand: Building AI Assistants for Your Business\nJune 23: AI Workflows and Automation
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/designing-your-ai-business-system/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado SBDC Serving Northwest":MAILTO:info@northwestsbdc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260422T181149Z
CREATED:20260422T181149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T181149Z
UID:10000280-1782604800-1782691199@startupcolorado.org
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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