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SUMMARY:Building a Sustainable Online Presence for Rural Businesses
DESCRIPTION:In case you missed my session at West Slope Startup Week\, I’m bringing it back online so you can join in this time! \nWord of mouth is powerful in rural communities\, but having a strong online presence helps customers discover your business before they ever walk through your door. I’ll walk you through the digital marketing basics that matter most for small businesses\, including your website\, social media\, and Google Business Profile. \nWe’ll look at how these pieces work together\, what you should prioritize\, and how to make the most of your online presence without spending a fortune or getting lost in the technical details. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\n\nAn Online Business Baseline to assess where your business stands \n\n\nA better understanding of the digital marketing essentials your business needs \n\n\nPractical strategies to improve online visibility and build trust \n\n\nClear next steps you can start implementing right away \n\n\nThis webinar is for rural entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to get found online\, reach more customers\, and feel more confident about their digital marketing\, regardless of budget or technical experience.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/building-a-sustainable-online-presence-for-rural-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chelsea Meece - Virtual Assistant for Small Businesses":MAILTO:bybs@chelseameece.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
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SUMMARY:Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? \nWhether 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. \nVirtually Thursdays\, Nov. 5\, 12 and 19\, Application Deadline Thursday\, Oct. 29
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/starting-blocks-customer-discovery-workshop-2/2026-10-29/1/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Partners at CU Boulder":MAILTO:vpnews@colorado.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
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SUMMARY:Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? \nWhether 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. \nVirtually Thursdays\, Nov. 5\, 12 and 19\, Application Deadline Thursday\, Oct. 29
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/starting-blocks-customer-discovery-workshop-2/2026-10-29/2/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Partners at CU Boulder":MAILTO:vpnews@colorado.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260617T162609Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship (RWE) Retreat | October 30–November 1\, 2026 Steel Horse | Villa Grove\, Colorado \nThe RWE Retreat is a small\, in-person gathering for women who are building\, leading\, creating\, and supporting businesses in Colorado. Hosted by Startup Colorado and held at Steel Horse\, a privately owned mountain-view property on 17.5 peaceful acres about 35 minutes south of Salida\, this weekend is designed for rest\, reflection\, and the kind of real conversation that’s hard to squeeze into a monthly Zoom call. \nWe’re keeping it intimate: 16 to 20 women over three days\, with a schedule that’s spacious on purpose. The weekend runs from first connections and dinner on Friday evening\, through a full day of gathering and shared meals on Saturday\, and closing Sunday morning with a communal soak at Joyful Journeys Hot Springs. \nJust before the holiday season kicks in\, let’s take a moment to look back at your year in business\, release the projects that didn’t happen\, and plant seeds for what’s next. The agenda will be shaped by the women who attend. This is valuable time for human connection\, off our screens. \nTickets start at $400\, with lodging options ranging from RV hookup to heated glamping geodome to indoor lodge room. Early Bird pricing is open through June 30th. Your registration includes: \n\nTwo nights of lodging at Steel Horse\nShared meals throughout the weekend\nFacilitated retreat sessions shaped by your input\nWellness and reflection activities\nA curated gift\, personalized just for you\nAn agenda for personal and professional resetting\n\nSee the full details of the RWE Retreat!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-retreat/
LOCATION:Villa Grove
CATEGORIES:Community,Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T130000
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SUMMARY:November Pitch Workshop with Startup Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to pitch your business with confidence? Join us for a virtual Pitch Readiness Session with an expert coach. Whether you’re preparing for a pitch competition or simply want to sharpen your business storytelling\, this session will help you refine your message and deliver it with clarity and impact.\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/november-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:20261105T120000
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SUMMARY:Your Art\, Your Company: Colorado's New A-Corp Option
DESCRIPTION:Colorado just became the first state in the country to create a legal business structure built specifically for artists. This year’s final Rural Creative Collective (RCC) session digs into what that actually means for you. Meredith Badler\, Deputy Director of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts\, and Brian Hanning\, attorney at Hanning Law Ltd in Fort Collins and longtime volunteer with CBCA and Colorado Attorneys for the Arts\, will walk through SB26-133 and the new Artist Corporation (A-Corp) structure it creates. \nSB26-133\, the Colorado Artist Companies Act\, was signed into law by Governor Polis at the Sie FilmCenter this June\, a huge advocacy win for artists across the state and the country. The A-Corp is a new kind of LLC built for creative work: it helps you keep control of your art\, protect what you make\, share ownership with collaborators\, and raise support without giving the art itself away. Meredith and Brian will cover what an A-Corp does\, what it doesn’t do\, and what rural artists and creative businesses should know as the first formations approach in early 2027. \nThis will be an info session with plenty of room for your questions\, so come ready to ask what this new option means for your own work.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/your-art-your-company-colorados-new-a-corp-option/
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:20261113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261113T100000
DTSTAMP:20261020T172316Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship // November Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. November’s co-host will be Hunter Nelson\, Colorado Director for Small Business Majority. This hour is casual\, fun\, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we’re currently working on\, share our stories\, and pool our resources to help each other get to that ‘next step’ on the long entrepreneurial road ahead. \nThe format is simple: \n\n15–20 minute talk from our co-host\nRounds of 1:1 connections with other community members\nCome and meet fellow women entrepreneurs from all over the state to discuss current topics and trends in business\n\nFree and open to all Colorado women working in business and business support. \nAbout Hunter:\nHunter Nelson directs Small Business Majority’s outreach\, education\, and policy efforts in Colorado\, building strategic partnerships and educating small business communities on key policy issues. She serves on the Denver Foundation’s Policy Committee and Connect for Health Colorado’s Board Advisory Group\, where she represents the small business perspective on Colorado’s health insurance market. Before joining Small Business Majority\, Hunter worked as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Colorado Children’s Campaign and held roles focused on health equity\, child advocacy\, and political leadership. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-november-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T194819Z
CREATED:20260916T192753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T194819Z
UID:10000362-1794650400-1794664800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:YouthBiz Marketplace 2026!
DESCRIPTION:If you are between 6 and 21 and have a product to sell or a service to advertise join YouthBiz for the 3rd annual Southeast Colorado Marketplace! Network with other entrepreneurs\, enjoy face painting\, live music\, and of course…make money! \nSign up to be a vendor and invite your friends and family to come out and support! No experience required!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/youthbiz-marketplace-2026/
LOCATION:Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce – Gobin Buidling\, 105 N Main St\, Rocky Ford\, CO\, 81067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261117T130000
DTSTAMP:20261016T171146Z
CREATED:20261016T171146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T171146Z
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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-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T145230Z
CREATED:20260522T141255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T145230Z
UID:10000289-1795003200-1795006800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:November Demo Days with Startup Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Our Demo Days event is a quarterly virtual pitch opportunity for Colorado founders to present their businesses to a panel of judges and audience of community members. Each founder delivers a four-minute pitch\, followed by three minutes of questions and brief feedback from the judges. Companies are scored on a simple one-to-five scale\, and a top-performing pitch is announced at the end of the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFounders selected to pitch will compete for a cash award\, along with in-kind support opportunities that may include legal services\, mentorship\, and marketing packages. \nDemo Days are designed to offer meaningful exposure\, clear feedback\, and a streamlined pitching experience without the pressure of a full competition. \nIn order to pitch you must apply and be accepted. If you’re interested in being a virtual audience member\, simply register with the Register/Join button.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/november-demo-days-with-startup-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Pitch Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261207T120000
DTSTAMP:20261016T174405Z
CREATED:20261016T174405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T174405Z
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SUMMARY:2027 Open Enrollment With the Colorado Division of Insurance and Connect for Health Colorado (Bilingual event)
DESCRIPTION:2027 Open Enrollment With the Colorado Division of Insurance and Connect for Health Colorado (Bilingual event)\n \nDate: Monday\, December 7th at 11:00 am MT\n\n \n\nEnglish:\n\nTitle: 2027 Open Enrollment With the Colorado Division of Insurance and Connect for Health Colorado \nDescription: Open Enrollment for health insurance in Colorado has begun! Join the Division of Insurance\, Connect4Health Colorado and Small Business Majority to learn about Open Enrollment and the best choices small business owners and entrepreneurs can make for themselves and their businesses. During this event\, you will learn: \n\nAll about Open Enrollment for healthcare\nThe Colorado Option health plan\nHow small businesses can buy healthcare for themselves and their employees\n\nA Q&A period will follow the presentation. Spanish interpretation will be provided. \nSpanish: \nTitle: 2027 Período de Inscripción Abierta con la División de Seguros de Colorado y Connect for Health Colorado \nDescripción: ¡Ya ha comenzado el periodo de inscripción abierta para los seguros médicos en Colorado! Únete a la División de Seguros\, Connect4Health Colorado y Small Business Majority para informarte sobre el periodo de inscripción abierta y las mejores opciones que los propietarios de pequeñas empresas y los emprendedores pueden elegir para ellos mismos y para sus negocios. Durante este evento\, aprenderás: \n\nTodo acerca de el Período de Inscripción Abierta\nEl plan de salud Opción Colorado\nCómo las empresas pueden comprar seguros médicos para ellos mismos y sus empleados\n\nTras la presentación habrá un turno de preguntas y respuestas. Se ofrecerá interpretación al español. \nRegister here.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/2027-open-enrollment-with-the-colorado-division-of-insurance-and-connect-for-health-colorado-bilingual-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261207T124500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T154944Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Colorado's Open Door Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:New to Startup Colorado? Start here. \nOpen Door is a casual virtual meeting designed for people who are new to Startup Colorado and want a clearer picture of what we have to offer. Led by SUCO staff\, this quarterly session walks you through our current and upcoming programs\, resources\, and opportunities. We’ll also provide a live tour of our website so you know exactly where to go when you’re ready to dig in. \nOpen Door also serves as your introduction to the broader rural and statewide Colorado entrepreneurship ecosystem. You’ll learn not just about SUCO\, but about other organizations and resources supporting founders across the state. \nWho should attend: Anyone new to Startup Colorado\, including founders\, creatives\, and supporters alike\, who wants a friendly overview before diving in. \nFormat: Virtual\, quarterly\, informal. Bring your questions.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/startup-colorados-open-door-discovery-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260121T190442Z
CREATED:20260121T190442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T190442Z
UID:10000243-1799312400-1799316000@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-4/
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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