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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 Heather Heacox\, Community Development and Engagement Coordinator 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 Heather: \nHeather Heacox grew up in Grand Junction\, Colorado and now calls Parker home. As the Community Development and Engagement Coordinator for WBEC-West — one of fourteen regional partners of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council — she serves women entrepreneurs across nine western states and territories. Working at the intersection of certification\, community building\, and corporate access\, Heather connects women with the resources and relationships they need to grow.
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T103000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T120000
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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:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T130000
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SUMMARY:August 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 presenters:\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. \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/august-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:20260901T120000
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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:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260908T130000
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CREATED:20260623T171424Z
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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. \n\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:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T100000
DTSTAMP:20260805T173338Z
CREATED:20260805T173338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T173338Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260716T133505Z
CREATED:20260623T172052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T133505Z
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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:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T150423Z
CREATED:20260811T150421Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T161342Z
CREATED:20260622T174300Z
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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
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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:20260706T161246Z
CREATED:20260623T172616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T161246Z
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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:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T173303Z
CREATED:20260623T173302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T173303Z
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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: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:20260514T192256Z
CREATED:20260121T002138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T192256Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@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;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T142315Z
CREATED:20260522T142107Z
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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.
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:20261008T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260811T152607Z
CREATED:20260810T221923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T152607Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T130211Z
CREATED:20260805T130209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T130211Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260617T162609Z
CREATED:20260601T170527Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
DTSTAMP:20260627T233114Z
CREATED:20260522T144455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T233114Z
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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:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233032Z
CREATED:20260522T141255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T233032Z
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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.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/november-demo-days-with-startup-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Pitch Series
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