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SUMMARY:CU Boulder's Lab Venture Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Teams of top innovators from the University of Colorado will pitch to a panel of judges and a live audience for a share of more than $1 million in grants for their early-stage projects in bio- and physical sciences with compelling market potential.  \nPast pitches have included everything from next-generation batteries to cancer treatments\, and LVC has funded 117 projects that have launched 70 startups and raised more than $691 million\, including Arkana Therapeutics\, Mesa Quantum and Forge Nano—CU Boulder’s 11th unicorn spinout. Explore the 2026 Finalists Here \n\n\nThese grants are funded in partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries Program. These are the can’t-miss showcases of the year to see CU’s next wave of breakthrough innovations! 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/cu-boulders-lab-venture-challenge/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, 2590 Walnut St\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Partners at CU Boulder":MAILTO:vpnews@colorado.edu
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SUMMARY:Managing Employee Performance
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a new or experienced manager\, you’ll learn techniques to strengthen communication\, boost engagement\, and drive better results across your team.\n\nThis webinar explores practical performance management tools\, common challenges and how to address them\, and ways to create a culture of continuous improvement.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/managing-employee-performance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado SBDC Serving Northwest":MAILTO:info@northwestsbdc.org
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SUMMARY:CU Boulder's Lab Venture Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Teams of top innovators from the University of Colorado will pitch to a panel of judges and a live audience for a share of more than $1 million in grants for their early-stage projects in bio- and physical sciences with compelling market potential.  \nPast pitches have included everything from next-generation batteries to cancer treatments\, and LVC has funded 117 projects that have launched 70 startups and raised more than $691 million\, including Arkana Therapeutics\, Mesa Quantum and Forge Nano—CU Boulder’s 11th unicorn spinout. Explore the 2026 Finalists Here \n\n\nThese grants are funded in partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries Program. These are the can’t-miss showcases of the year to see CU’s next wave of breakthrough innovations! 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/cu-boulders-lab-venture-challenge/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, 2590 Walnut St\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Partners at CU Boulder":MAILTO:vpnews@colorado.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261019T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Startup Checklist
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nReady to start a business? Here is everything you need to know to go from idea to launch. \n\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 the 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-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T160000
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CREATED:20260708T135409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T135524Z
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SUMMARY:The People’s Festival: Celebrating Employee-Owned Businesses in Colorado
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to The People’s Festival: Celebrating Employee-Owned Businesses\, a community festival hosted by the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center (RMEOC) in celebration of Employee Ownership Month. This festival is designed to bring people together to celebrate employee-owned businesses in a vibrant and fun way! \nThe EO Festival will take place on October 11\, 2026\, at Sloan’s Lake Park (1700 N Sheridan Blvd\, Denver\, CO 80212) from 11 am – 4 pm. \nWhy the People’s Festival?\nColorado is home to more than 230 employee-owned companies\, including worker cooperatives\, Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)\, employee ownership trust (EOT)\, and alternative equity structure (AES) companies\, with many more on the horizon. However\, there is no public market to showcase or to celebrate each other’s success. \nThrough creating a community-led local festival\, employee-owned companies can showcase their products and services\, share their stories\, and highlight the power of shared ownership in action. \nThe Festival Will Feature:\n\nEmployee-owned business and non-profit vendors selling goods and services\nLocal Food Vendors (local coops and food trucks)\nMusic and Entertainment\nEO story highlights: Stages for EO companies to showcase their companies!\nPeople’s Choice EO Award\n\n\nDate: October 11\, 11 AM to 4 PM\nLocation: Sloan’s Lake Park\nFeatures: Employee-owned business vendors\, local food vendors (coops & food trucks)\, music and entertainment\, EO story highlights stage\, People’s Choice EO Award
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/the-peoples-festival-celebrating-employee-owned-businesses-in-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T100000
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SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship at West Slope Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship is a monthly virtual community for women founders\, creatives\, and business support leaders across rural Colorado. Once a month\, they show up for each other on Zoom. This October\, the meetup is coming to West Slope Startup Week so the women already in the room can find each other in person. \nCome as you are. No agenda\, no pitching\, and no pressure to have it all figured out. Just good conversation\, a few fun prompts\, and the kind of connections that tend to happen when rural women in business get in the same room. \nIf you’ve ever felt like the only woman doing what you do in your town\, this hour is for you! \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nNew connections with women entrepreneurs from across the Western Slope and rural Colorado\nA community that doesn’t end when the session does\nAn open invitation to RWE’s monthly virtual meetups year-round\n\nHosted by Vanessa McCrann\, who leads the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group through Startup Colorado. \nThis session is free to attend\, but registration is required! You can register here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/UNRIEFmZMRD7I2oCb9W1/ \nAbout Our Speaker:\nVanessa McCrann is the Managing Director at Startup Colorado\, where she leads strategic initiatives to strengthen rural entrepreneurship across the state. With a background in community engagement\, ecosystem building\, and event leadership—Vanessa brings a collaborative\, impact-driven approach to her work. Based in Pagosa Springs\, she’s passionate about empowering rural communities and fostering spaces where innovation\, creativity\, and connection can thrive.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-at-west-slope-startup-week/
LOCATION:Maria’s Reading Room\, Durango\, 145 E College Dr Ste 10W\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
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:20261008T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T163000
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SUMMARY:Colorado Capital: Funding opportunities you may be missing out on at West Slope Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Capital Funding Opportunities Your Business May Be Missing Out On: Exploring State Funding Opportunities for Businesses Across Colorado \nMost business owners in Colorado are leaving money on the table. The capital exists. The problem is knowing where to find it and how to access it. \nThis panel explores Colorado-specific funding opportunities that could make a meaningful difference for your business\, how to find the ones that fit\, and what it takes to apply. For those not yet ready to apply\, the session also covers technical resources to help you get there. \nKiki Hooton moderates a conversation with panelists who work directly with these funding sources and the businesses that access them. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\n\nA complete overview of state funding opportunities available to Colorado businesses \n\n\nA program-fit worksheet to identify which funding sources your business should apply to \n\n\nA list of technical resources to help you get application-ready \n\n\nA clear picture of what materials you need to gather to apply \n\n\nThis session is for founders and business owners at the idea\, launch\, and growth stage who want to understand what Colorado capital is available to them and whether their business qualifies. \nModerator: \n\n\nKiki Hooton\, Owner\, Jackalope Events \n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\nJamie Finney\, Howdy Partners \n\n\nSonya Guram\, Colorado Office of Economic Development and Trade (OEDIT) \n\nTaylor Littrell\, Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute (RMMFI)\n\nRosy McDonough\, First Southwest Community Fund (FSWCF) \n\n\nThis session is free to attend\, but registration is required! You can register here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/UNRIEFmZMRD7I2oCb9W1/
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/colorado-capital-funding-opportunities-you-may-be-missing-out-on-at-west-slope-startup-week/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Roadtrip
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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
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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. \nMeet the 2026 Night Market Vendors!
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260713T195756Z
CREATED:20260710T154917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T195756Z
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SUMMARY:Outside City Limits: Startup Colorado Fundraiser Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026 from 6-9PM for ‘Outside City Limits’\, Startup Colorado’s inaugural fundraiser dinner at the Powerhouse Science Center in Durango\, CO. Taking place during WSSW 2026\, this event will bring together key partners\, investors\, founders\, and community leaders in celebration of Startup Colorado’s mission and future growth. \nOutside City Limits is where the future of entrepreneurship is happening. It’s where founders are choosing to build innovative\, investment-ready businesses—bucking the brain drain and casting off stereotypes along the way. Join us for a celebration of Colorado’s rural entrepreneurs and get a sneak peak at the game-changing operating system behind our state’s powerful startup scene. \nRegister here\, and register for West Slope Startup Week here.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/outside-city-limits/
LOCATION:The Powerhouse\, 1333 Camino Del Rio\, Durango\, Colorado\, 81301
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260813T183826Z
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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,Roadtrip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T190711Z
CREATED:20260829T175603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T190711Z
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SUMMARY:Idea Factory with Office of Just Transition — Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Startup Colorado and the Office of Just Transition have opened applications for the fall cohort of the Idea Factory accelerator 💡 \nWe’re looking for former coal employees\, as well as their family (spouses\, dependents) and community members\, to lead the way in creating new businesses that will sustain local economies for generations. \nWhether you have a side hustle that you’re ready to take full-time or a brand-new concept\, we will provide the mentorship and framework to make it happen. \nProgram launches on Oct 7\, 2026. \nApply by Sept 30th to secure your spot! \nApply for the Idea Factory today.\n 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/idea-factory-with-office-of-just-transition-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Accelerators,Idea Factory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T224218Z
CREATED:20260927T224218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T224218Z
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SUMMARY:Catalyst Gaming Sandbox: Game Start Social Official Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:🎮 Gaming isn’t just entertainment. It’s changing the world. \nVideo games have become one of the world’s most influential technologies – driving innovation\, creativity\, and new ways to solve meaningful challenges. \nExponential Impact is proud to partner with the Catalyst Gaming Sandbox\, giving students\, educators\, and independent developers the opportunity to build\, experiment\, and create projects that inspire innovation and tackle real-world challenges. Learn more about this exciting program at https://catalystcampus.org/cgsandbox/ \nAnd we’re excited to co-sponsor the Game Start Social – Official Launch Party with Catalyst Campus\, Colorado Springs! \n📅 THIS Tuesday\, September 29th \n🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM \nCome connect with Colorado’s gaming community\, meet the people building what’s next\, and discover how gaming can become a launchpad for innovation and impact. \nBuild games. Solve problems. Create what’s next. 🚀 \n👉 Register today! \nhttps://crm.catalystcampus.org/widget/form/sDBb6HUib2EBqGtjg7Gv
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/catalyst-gaming-sandbox-game-start-social-official-launch-party/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Exponential Impact":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T183926Z
CREATED:20260623T173302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T183926Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Bootcamp Application Submission and What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:In this 5-week bootcamp\, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for 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. Additional office hours available for 1-1 support. \nWeek 5 Application Submission and What Comes Next \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify 2-3 specific lenders to contact for their chosen program\nConfidently present your loan package in a lender meeting\nUnderstand post-approval compliant requirements\nLearn how to navigate a rejection and pivot\n\nAbout our facilitator:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners. Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups. Durango is home.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-application-submission-and-what-comes-next/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T184045Z
CREATED:20260623T172616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184045Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Bootcamp Pitch Prep
DESCRIPTION:In this 5-week bootcamp\, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for 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. Additional office hours available for 1-1 support. \nWeek 4: Pitch Prep: Telling your Story \nLearning outcomes: \n\nHow to articulate your business story in a clear\, lender-focused pitch\nHow to tailor your narrative to the specific program your pursuing\nIdentify common pitch mistakes and correct before approaching a lender\n\n  \nAbout our facilitator:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners. Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups. Durango is home.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-pitch-prep-telling-your-story-learning-outcomes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T123000
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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-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T184124Z
CREATED:20260622T174300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184124Z
UID:10000307-1789646400-1789650000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Capital: Don't miss these OEDIT funding opportunities
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. \nIn this final session\, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) will join us to cover the Venture Capital Authority Program\, which provides seed and early-stage startups $50\,000 up to $1 million in investment capital. OEDIT will give an overview of the program background and program requirements\, share the list of existing VC partners for the program\, and share success stories across the state. Attendees will walk away with a “Program Fit” worksheet to clearly understand their application readiness and next steps. \nAbout our co-host: Crystal Walsh is a Colorado native and the Accounting & Operations Manager for the Colorado Venture Capital Authority (VCA) at OEDIT. With 13 years of combined experience in banking and economic development\, including the last three years on the Business Funding & Incentives team at OEDIT\, she specializes in the operational and financial management of state-led venture capital initiatives designed to empower Colorado businesses and local investors.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/colorado-capital-funding-opportunities-you-may-be-missing-out-on-venture-capital-authority-with-oedit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Roadtrip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194943Z
CREATED:20260908T194943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194943Z
UID:10000358-1789644600-1789651800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Industries Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:SCAPE is hosting a local conversation for anyone interested in deep diving into the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant. \nWe’ll be joined by local committee members to review application concepts\, along with previously awarded companies sharing their experience after receiving funding\, and companies who didn’t receive funding but used the feedback to fuel positive growth and momentum. SCAPE has helped over a dozen companies secure this funding — learn from the experts on how to develop a strong proposal. This is a highly competitive program designated for companies that fit within OEDIT’s advanced industries scope — RSVP here. \nThis is an in-person event: SCAPE @ FLC Center for Innovation835 Main Avenue\, Suite 225 (on the 2nd floor of the Main Mall)\,Durango\, CO 81301 (map).
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/advanced-industries-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T175726Z
CREATED:20260903T175726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T175726Z
UID:10000357-1789581600-1789585200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:From Invisible to In-Demand: FREE Marketing 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Your customers are out there. Are they finding you? \nJoin our FREE Marketing 101 workshop and learn practical strategies to build your brand\, reach more customers\, and grow your business. \n📅September 16 | 6 PM 💻 Zoom \n🌐 English presentation with Spanish translation \nReserve your spot today and start turning visibility into opportunity.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/from-invisible-to-in-demand-free-marketing-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T163000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184120Z
CREATED:20260825T174548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T184120Z
UID:10000354-1789570800-1789576200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Belonging @ Startup Colorado Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Startup Colorado will be at Colorado Startup Week this year\, focused on an important segment of our work: Where Belonging Meets Business. Join three finalists of the Belonging Colorado and Startup Colorado Growth Challenge as they pitch their businesses: \nKatie Kelly\, KnowtifyED\nKyle Parker\, SLED Outdoors\nNichole Argo\, TogetherUp Institute \nThis high-energy showcase isn’t just about the awards—it’s about celebrating the vision\, grit\, and creativity that fuel rural entrepreneurship. Finalists will compete for funding and exposure\, pitching to a panel of judges and a live audience. \nWhether you’re an investor\, fellow founder\, community supporter\, or just curious about the exciting companies emerging from Colorado’s rural regions\, come and see see innovation in action. \nAt Startup Colorado\, we see firsthand that when the business community is mobilized\, it can be a powerful force for good. Our program at Colorado Startup Week is the result of our months-long Belonging Accelerator\, in partnership with Belonging Colorado. We’re excited to showcase founders who are building strong companies while strengthening the communities around them—and to celebrate the important role that you and the ecosystem play in making that possible. \nRSVP below.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/belonging-startup-colorado-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:TARRA\, 865 Albion St Ste 250\, Denver\, CO\, 80220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pitch Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T150423Z
CREATED:20260811T150421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T150423Z
UID:10000341-1789560000-1789563600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Creative Connections: The Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival Comes to Durango
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Rural Creative Connections session with co-hosts Jill Knuckles and Lise Poulsen from the 2026 Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival (MVFAF). \nFor over 40 years\, this festival called Taos\, NM home. This year marks its first time in Durango\, Colorado! Jill and Lise will share what’s ahead for the festival’s Durango debut\, happening October 3 & 4\, 2026 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center (free admission\, free parking). \nThe festival brings together fiber artists\, animals\, and makers from across the region\, including a juried natural fiber market featuring yarns\, finished goods\, and fiber arts tools; fiber animals like sheep\, alpacas\, goats\, llamas\, and yaks; hands-on workshops led by expert instructors; live demonstrations of spinning\, dyeing\, sheep shearing\, and more; and a brand-new Yarn Bombing initiative\, where acrylic-yarn scarves\, shawls\, mittens\, mukluks\, and blankets will be hung around Durango to announce the festival\, then collected\, washed\, and donated to local assistance programs. \nDuring this virtual session\, Jill and Lise will talk about what makes MVFAF special\, what to expect at this first Durango event\, and how rural creatives can get involved\, whether as vendors\, volunteers\, or attendees. Rural creatives are encouraged to attend and explore how this festival could be a source of connection\, inspiration\, or opportunity for their own creative 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 the Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival\, connect with fellow creatives\, and celebrate this exciting new chapter for a beloved regional tradition.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-creative-connections-the-mountain-and-valley-fiber-arts-festival-comes-to-durango/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Rural Creative Collective
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T184410Z
CREATED:20260623T172052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184410Z
UID:10000310-1789473600-1789477200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Capital Bootcamp: Building your Business Financial Narrative and Loan Package
DESCRIPTION:In this 5-week bootcamp\, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for 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. Additional office hours available for 1-1 support. \nWeek 3: Building your Business Financial Narrative and Loan Package \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify the full checklist of documentation needed for your target loan programLearn how to frame your business narrative based on a specific loan program\nLearn how to write a compelling use-of-funds statement\n\n  \nAbout our facilitator:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners. Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups. Durango is home.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-building-your-business-financial-narrative-and-loan-package/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,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:20251227T182924Z
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;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T103000
DTSTAMP:20260818T224632Z
CREATED:20260818T224632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T224632Z
UID:10000345-1789120800-1789122600@startupcolorado.org
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/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T100000
DTSTAMP:20260805T173338Z
CREATED:20260805T173338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T173338Z
UID:10000326-1789117200-1789120800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship // September Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. September’s co-host will be Katy Martin in Steamboat Springs\, founder of Joyful Design Co. \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\n20-minute presentation from our co-host on making sense of your website data — no jargon\, just practical takeaways. Katy will walk through a real website report to show what Google Analytics and Search Console can actually reveal\, which numbers are worth your attention\, and how to turn those insights into concrete improvements to your site\, marketing\, and online visibility. Attendees will also leave with a custom Google Looker Studio report to make reviewing their own data easier going forward.\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 Katy:\nKaty Martin is the founder of Joyful Design Co.\, where she helps established businesses create brands and websites that inspire confidence\, build momentum\, and drive results. With more than 25 years of experience\, she combines strategy\, design\, and data to help business owners understand what’s working\, make smarter decisions\, and grow with greater clarity. Originally from Australia\, Katy now lives in Steamboat Springs\, Colorado.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-september-meetup/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260909T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260909T164500
DTSTAMP:20260818T224632Z
CREATED:20260818T224632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T224632Z
UID:10000344-1788970500-1788972300@startupcolorado.org
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/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T184559Z
CREATED:20260623T171424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184559Z
UID:10000309-1788868800-1788872400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Capital Bootcamp Collateral\, Credit Enhancements\, and Bridging the Gap
DESCRIPTION:In this 5-week bootcamp\, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for 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. Additional office hours available for 1-1 support. \nWeek 2: Collateral\, Credit Enhancements\, and Bridging the Gap \nLearning outcomes: \n\nBusiness owners will learn to articulate their collateral position and identify any shortfalls\nBe able to explain to a lender how CCS or CCR can bridge your gap\nKnow the CCS borrower fee and how it affects loan cost\n\nAbout our facilitator:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners. Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups. Durango is home.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-collateral-credit-enhancements-and-bridging-the-gap/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T184948Z
CREATED:20260623T170705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184948Z
UID:10000308-1788264000-1788267600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Capital Bootcamp: What Lenders Look at and How to Prepare
DESCRIPTION:Week One of this bootcamp will focus on Financial Foundations: What Lenders Look at and How to Prepare \nIn this 5-week bootcamp\, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for 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. Additional office hours available for 1-1 support. \nWeek One Learning outcomes: \n\nCalculate a basic debt-service-coverage ratio from your own financials\nIdentify gaps in financial statement before approaching a lender\nUnderstanding how credit score affects program access and what to do about it\n\n  \nAbout our facilitator:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners. Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups. Durango is home.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-a-step-by-step-technical-guide-to-prepare-for-state-lending-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CAPITAL-BOOTCAMP-WEEK-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T174115Z
CREATED:20260824T174001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T174115Z
UID:10000353-1788249600-1788278400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all innovators! If you’re curious about how to\nact on an idea or have a current venture and want to\nmove it forward\, this workshop is for you! Click here to\nlearn more and register And more information here. \nTickets range from $0-$49 but full scholarships are available. Plus\, this is our big finale\, and there will be special surprises for all who attend. Hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/demystifying-entrepreneurship-workshop/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Sky Ute Casino\, 14324 CO-172\, Ignacio\, CO 81137\, 14324 CO-172\, Ignacio\, CO\, 81137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T174115Z
CREATED:20260824T174001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T174115Z
UID:10000352-1788195600-1788202800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all innovators! If you’re curious about how to\nact on an idea or have a current venture and want to\nmove it forward\, this workshop is for you! Click here to\nlearn more and register And more information here. \nTickets range from $0-$49 but full scholarships are available. Plus\, this is our big finale\, and there will be special surprises for all who attend. Hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/demystifying-entrepreneurship-workshop/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Sky Ute Casino\, 14324 CO-172\, Ignacio\, CO 81137\, 14324 CO-172\, Ignacio\, CO\, 81137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160845Z
CREATED:20260824T160845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160845Z
UID:10000351-1787839200-1787842800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Vibe Your Mobile App with Bolt
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Vibe Your Mobile App with Bolt\nThursday\, August 27th | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nExponential Impact HQ | Colorado Springs\, CO \nCurious about vibe coding? This hands-on\, beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to Bolt\, an AI-powered development platform that makes it possible to turn your ideas into working mobile applications—without needing a traditional software development background. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, innovator\, designer\, or simply AI-curious\, you’ll learn how to collaborate with AI to plan\, build\, and iterate on a mobile app using natural language prompts. We’ll cover the fundamentals of vibe coding\, demonstrate best practices for prompting\, and walk through the process of creating an app from concept to prototype. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll understand how AI is changing the way software is built and leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue building your own applications. \nNo programming experience is required. Just bring your laptop\, your phone\, your curiosity\, and an idea you’d like to explore. \nSign Up For a Free Account: https://bolt.new/ \nYour Instructor: \nStephanie Battista Hubbard is the Head of Innovation at Humanity Innovation Labs™ and a product innovation leader specializing in AI\, product development\, and workforce transformation. She has trained more than 600 professionals in practical AI applications\, helping technical and non-technical teams integrate AI into their daily work. With over 20 years of experience\, Stephanie is passionate about making emerging technologies accessible\, practical\, and impactful.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-vibe-your-mobile-app-with-bolt/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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