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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - From Startup to Strategic Partner: Building a Business in the Defense Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:🚀 From Startup to Strategic Partner: Building a Business in the Defense Ecosystem\nPresented by Colorado APEX Accelerator \nThursday\, August 27th | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM\nExponential Impact HQ | Colorado Springs\, CO \nThe U.S. Department of Defense and its network of prime contractors rely on thousands of innovative small businesses to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Whether your company develops software\, cybersecurity solutions\, advanced manufacturing\, professional services\, logistics\, AI\, aerospace technologies\, or other commercial innovations\, there may be opportunities to support mission-critical programs across the U.S. Army\, Air Force\, Space Force\, Navy\, Marine Corps\, and other federal agencies. \nPresented by the Colorado APEX Accelerator\, this session is designed for startups and small businesses that want to understand how to enter and grow within the government marketplace. You’ll learn how to identify contracting opportunities\, position your business for success\, and navigate the unique requirements of government procurement. \nDuring this session\, we’ll cover: • How businesses can pursue opportunities throughout the Defense Industrial Base and across local\, state\, and federal government agencies • Government contracting requirements and procurement fundamentals • How to effectively market your company’s capabilities to government buyers and prime contractors • Colorado APEX Accelerator’s no-cost one-on-one counseling\, training workshops\, and outreach events • The APEX Accelerator BidMatch service\, a powerful tool that helps businesses identify contract and subcontract opportunities that align with their capabilities • Common misconceptions\, pitfalls\, and how to determine whether government contracting is the right growth strategy for your business \nIf you’re considering working with the Colorado APEX Accelerator\, this session is highly recommended before your first counseling appointment. It helps our team better understand your business goals and ensures you receive guidance tailored to your stage of growth and target markets. \nGovernment contracting can seem like navigating a maze—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us to learn how innovative startups and established small businesses alike can become trusted partners within the Defense Industrial Base\, build relationships with government buyers and prime contractors\, and uncover new pathways for sustainable growth. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups and small business owners interested in doing business with the US Federal Government in the Defense Industrial Base\, supporting the U.S. Warfighter.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-from-startup-to-strategic-partner-building-a-business-in-the-defense-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - SoCo Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:🚀 SoCo Startup Showcase\nWednesday\, August 26th | 4:30–6:30 PM\nEnt Center for the Arts at UCCS \nPresented by El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) \nSouthern Colorado is building more than people realize. Come see it for yourself. \nThe SoCo Startup Showcase is a high-energy\, interactive startup experience featuring around 20 companies from across Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado. This is not a standard tabling event with banners\, brochures\, and polite nodding. Every company in the room will bring something interactive — a live demo\, game\, challenge\, simulation\, sample\, experience\, or hands-on activity designed to show what they are building\, the problem they are solving\, and why it matters. \nExpect software\, products\, services\, small businesses\, student ventures\, and emerging companies all sharing their work in creative\, memorable ways. You might test your reaction time\, try a simulator\, throw things\, or discover a company solving a problem you did not even know existed. \nThis event is built for founders\, students\, investors\, business leaders\, startup supporters\, and anyone who is curious about what is happening in the local innovation ecosystem. Whether you are already plugged in or have been watching from the sidelines\, this is your chance to get an inside look at the companies\, people\, and ideas shaping Southern Colorado’s next chapter. \nThe evening will be free-flowing\, social\, and full of energy. Explore the startup exhibits at your own pace\, meet the founders behind the work\, enjoy a full catered meal\, and hang out at the Goat Patch Brewing pavilion for FREE beers! \nCome ready to explore\, ask questions\, try things\, meet people\, and leave saying: “I had no idea this much was being built here.” \nHere’s what to expect: \n\n🚀 Interactive startup showcases and live demos\n🎯 Games\, challenges\, simulations\, samples\, and hands-on activities\n\n\n🤝 Networking with founders\, students\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, and community leaders\n🍽️ A full catered meal\n🍻 Goat Patch Brewing pavilion with FREE beer\n💡 A high-energy look at what Southern Colorado’s startup community has to offer\n\nIf you are curious about startups\, innovation\, entrepreneurship\, or the future of Colorado Springs\, this is the room to be in. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups\, entrepreneurs and small business owners. We also would love for our community leaders and government officials to join us.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-soco-startup-showcase/
LOCATION:Ent Center for the Arts\, 5225 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80918\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Startup Arcade: Build\, Price\, Play
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Startup Arcade: Build\, Price\, Play\nPresented by El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) \nWednesday\, August 26th | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM\nHosted at Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS \nIn the Startup Arcade\, you and your team will create a playable game from scratch! With a limited budget\, limited time\, and finite resources\, the race is on to build the best game possible. \nDo you have what it takes to corner the market? \nYour team will receive startup capital (monopoly cash) to purchase materials from the central bank. Its up to you to design\, build\, and price your game. Every choice matters. Spend too much on materials and your profit shrinks. Spend too little and your game may be lame. Price it to high and customers may say bye bye. \nTeams will put their entrepreneurial instincts to work by balancing: \n\n💰 Budgeting and resource allocation\n🛠️ Product design and development\n💲 Pricing strategy\n📣 Marketing and customer appeal\n🤝 Teamwork and creative problem-solving\n\nOnce the games are built\, the marketplace opens. Participants will receive a new stack of consumer dollars to purchase and play games from the other teams. Can your game win the competition for attention\, customers\, and revenue? \nAwards will be presented for: \n\n🏆 Most Popular Game – The game that sells the most plays\n💸 Highest Profit – The team with the greatest profit after subtracting the cost of goods sold\n\nWhether you’re an experienced founder\, a student\, a builder\, or just curious about entrepreneurship\, this hands-on workshop offers a fun way to experience the pressure\, creativity\, and strategy behind bringing a new product to market. \nCome ready to build\, price\, and play! \nWho Is This Session For\nStudents\, entrepreneurs\, creatives\, and community members interested in innovation\, collaboration\, and experiencing entrepreneurship in a fun\, hands-on way.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-startup-arcade-build-price-play/
LOCATION:Ent Center for the Arts\, 5225 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80918\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Pivot Through Pain: Bouncing Back from Failure
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Pivot Through Pain: Bouncing Back from Failure\nPresented by El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) \nWednesday\, August 26th | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM\nHosted at Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS \nFailure is an ever-present companion on the entrepreneurial journey. While no one enjoys failure\, what we learn from it often depends on our perspective – and our ability to see beyond the immediate consequences. \nLed by Larry Plummer\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and El Pomar Chair of Business & Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at UCCS\, this session is an interactive workshop designed to help founders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators rethink what failure really means and discover how setbacks can become powerful opportunities for learning\, resilience\, and growth. \nDuring the workshop\, we’ll revisit a compelling case of failure from NASA’s storied history and ask a deceptively simple question: Is this a story of failure – or success? \nThe answer may depend entirely on how you define each. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how our definitions of failure and success shape the way we approach challenges\, evaluate outcomes\, make decisions\, and move forward when things don’t go as planned. \nDuring this hands-on session\, you’ll: \n💭 Explore how we define failure\, and why our perspective matters \n🚀 Examine a fascinating case from NASA’s history and debate whether it represents failure\, success\, or something in between \n🎯 Reframe failure and success through the lens of intentional goals\, outcomes\, and learning \n✍️ Reflect on your own setbacks to uncover lessons and opportunities for growth \n🤝 Share\, debate\, and learn with fellow entrepreneurs through guided\, supportive group discussions \n🔮 Look ahead to future challenges and consider how what you learn from failure today can shape better outcomes tomorrow \nCome prepared to share your perspective\, debate your views on failure\, reveal your own failure stories\, and engage with fellow participants in a supportive\, constructive\, and candid environment. \nWhether you’ve experienced a recent setback\, are navigating the uncertainty that comes with building something new\, or simply want to become a more resilient founder and leader\, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives and a new way to think about one of entrepreneurship’s most constant companions: failure. \nBecause sometimes the difference between failure and success is what happens next. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups\, entrepreneurs and small business owners who have encountered failure and want to learn how to pivot from it.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-pivot-through-pain-bouncing-back-from-failure/
LOCATION:Ent Center for the Arts\, 5225 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80918\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T221500
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Innovation Tour with PteroDynamics
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Innovation Tour with PteroDynamics\nWednesday\, August 26th | 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM\nPteroDynamics | Colorado Springs\, CO \nGet an inside look at one of Colorado Springs’ fastest-growing technology companies during Southern Colorado Startup Week. \nJoin us for an exclusive Innovation Tour with PteroDynamics Inc.\, the company behind the groundbreaking Transwing® autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft platform. Designed to fly faster\, go farther\, and reach remote locations without runways\, PteroDynamics’ aircraft systems are built for demanding missions in harsh and hard-to-reach environments. \nAttendees will learn how the Transwing® aircraft uniquely combines the speed\, range\, endurance\, and payload capacity of a fixed-wing aircraft with advanced VTOL performance. Its wings fold during flight to transition smoothly between vertical takeoff and landing and efficient horizontal cruise\, creating new possibilities for maritime logistics\, critical payload delivery\, remote operations\, reconnaissance\, and surveillance. \nThe tour will also feature a conversation with Matthew Graczyk\, CEO and Co-Founder of PteroDynamics. A serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience building technology companies\, Matthew has helped create more than $1.5 billion in investor gains through six public-company exits. He is a recognized speaker on advanced air mobility\, entrepreneurship\, raising capital\, and scaling innovative companies. \nWhether you’re a founder\, technologist\, investor\, defense innovator\, or simply curious about the future of autonomous aviation\, this is a rare opportunity to see cutting-edge aerospace technology up close and hear directly from the leader helping bring it to market. \nSeeing is believing. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups and innovators looking to see what is being built in Southern Colorado and hear from a serial entrepreneur who as been through the ups and downs of starting and running tech companies.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-innovation-tour-with-pterodynamics/
LOCATION:PteroDynamics\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T190000
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - After Party at Observer Ranch
DESCRIPTION:After Party at Observer Ranch\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n📍 Observer Ranch\, Penrose\, CO \nUnwind\, connect\, and celebrate an incredible day of rural entrepreneurship at Emergent Campus during Southern Colorado Startup Week at the beautiful Observer Ranch. \nNestled just outside Penrose with sweeping mountain views\, Observer Ranch is more than a campground\, it’s a learning center\, event venue\, and gathering place built around community\, curiosity\, sustainability\, and lifelong learning. With a mission to foster innovation\, resilience\, and meaningful connections\, it’s the perfect setting to continue conversations sparked throughout the day. \nJoin fellow entrepreneurs\, founders\, investors\, ecosystem builders\, and community leaders for an evening of casual networking in a relaxed outdoor setting. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends\, making new connections\, or reflecting on the day’s ideas\, this after party offers the perfect opportunity to build relationships beyond the conference sessions. \nEnjoy the fresh air\, scenic surroundings\, and great conversation as we close out an inspiring day focused on the future of rural innovation. \nCome raise a glass\, share your story\, and connect with the people building the next chapter of entrepreneurship in Southern Colorado.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-after-party-at-observer-ranch/
LOCATION:Observer Ranch\, 4509 Co Rd 123\, Penrose\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Afternoon Tour of Emergent Campus
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Tour of Emergent Campus\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Emergent Campus\, 215 Maple Avenue\, Florence\, CO \nExperience one of Colorado’s most exciting rural innovation hubs from the inside. \nLocated in the beautifully restored historic Florence High School\, Emergent Campus was added to the National and State Register of Historic Places in 2022 and received the prestigious Stephen H. Hart Award for Historic Preservation in 2024. Today\, it serves as a collaborative home for startups\, remote professionals\, innovators\, and organizations proving that world-class innovation doesn’t have to happen in a major metro. \nDuring the Afternoon Tour\, you’ll explore the campus\, meet innovative companies and founders\, learn about the businesses growing within the space\, and see firsthand how rural communities are creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and technology companies alike. \nWhether you’re a founder\, investor\, remote worker\, community leader\, or simply curious about Colorado’s growing startup ecosystem\, this is a unique opportunity to connect with innovators while experiencing one of the state’s premier rural entrepreneurship destinations. \nCome explore\, ask questions\, build connections\, and enjoy lunch with fellow attendees.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-afternoon-tour-of-emergent-campus/
LOCATION:Emergent Campus\, 215 Maple Avenue\, Florence\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Community Hackathon Workshop & NatureChase Mainstreet Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Community Hackathon Workshop & NatureChase Mainstreet Adventure\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 2:45 PM – 4:45 PM\n📍 Post Office Event Center\, 505 Macon Ave\, Canon City CO 81212 \nGreat ideas grow faster when the right people connect. \nJoin us at the Post Office Event Center in Canon City for an afternoon community hackathon workshop\, followed by a NatureChase Mainstreet Adventure. \nCommunity Hackathon Workshop \nA year ago\, at Emergent Campus Trinidad\, we ran Hack Trinidad Forward – our first civic community sprint. We’ll walk you through what worked\, what surprised us\, and what we learned. Then we’ll do a short workshop together\, using the Rural Pattern Language to explore which patterns your unique community or project might stack to move something real forward. \nCome with a challenge from your community. Leave with a pattern or two worth trying. \nNatureChase Mainstreet Adventure \nExperience the future of outdoor adventure! Download NatureChase\, an innovative app developed by one of Emergent Campus’ startup companies\, where exploring the outdoors meets an interactive capture-the-flag style game. \nOnce you’ve downloaded the app\, head out on a walking adventure through downtown Cañon City to claim as many featured locations as you can. Participants who claim the most locations during the challenge will be entered into a prize drawing at the Observer Ranch after party (must be present to win). \nIt’s a fun\, interactive way to experience new adventure technology while discovering the unique shops\, restaurants\, and attractions that make downtown Cañon City so special! \nWhether you’re launching a startup\, growing an existing business\, supporting entrepreneurs\, or exploring what’s next for rural economic development\, you’ll leave with new relationships\, fresh ideas\, and practical connections that extend well beyond the event. \nCome ready to connect\, collaborate\, and help shape the future of rural innovation.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-community-hackathon-workshop-naturechase-mainstreet-adventure/
LOCATION:Post Office Event Center\, 505 Macon Ave\, Canon City\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T144500
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - OEDIT and Office of Supplier Diversity Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:OEDIT and Office of Supplier Diversity Business Workshop\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM\n📍 Post Office Event Center\, 505 Macon Ave\, Canon City CO 81212 \nRural entrepreneurs have access to unique funding\, contracting\, and business development opportunities – but knowing where to start can be the biggest challenge. \nJoin us at at the Post Office Event Center in Canon City for an interactive session with the Colorado Office of the Supplier Diversity Program to learn about programs and resources designed to help businesses grow\, compete\, and succeed. \nThis interactive discussion will provide practical guidance\, answer your questions\, and connect you with resources that can help your business scale. \nWhether you’re an established business owner\, startup founder\, entrepreneur\, or community leader\, you’ll leave with actionable insights and valuable connections to support your next stage of growth. \nCome ready to ask questions\, share ideas\, and discover how rural programs can become a competitive advantage for your business.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-oedit-and-office-of-supplier-diversity-business-workshop/
LOCATION:Post Office Event Center\, 505 Macon Ave\, Canon City\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260810T163840Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Showcase Tours of Emergent Campus + Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Startup Showcase Tours of Emergent Campus + Lunch\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n📍 Emergent Campus\, 215 Maple Avenue\, Florence\, CO \nExperience one of Colorado’s most exciting rural innovation hubs from the inside. \nFollowing the morning keynote\, join us for an exclusive guided tour of Emergent Campus and discover how this historic Florence landmark has been transformed into a thriving center for entrepreneurship\, remote work\, and startup growth. \nLocated in the beautifully restored historic Florence High School\, Emergent Campus was added to the National and State Register of Historic Places in 2022 and received the prestigious Stephen H. Hart Award for Historic Preservation in 2024. Today\, it serves as a collaborative home for startups\, remote professionals\, innovators\, and organizations proving that world-class innovation doesn’t have to happen in a major metro. \nDuring the Startup Showcase Tour\, you’ll explore the campus\, meet innovative companies and founders\, learn about the businesses growing within the space\, and see firsthand how rural communities are creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and technology companies alike. \nSchedule\n11:00 AM – 12:15 PM – Guided Startup Showcase Tours of Emergent Campus\n12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Provided On Site \nWhether you’re a founder\, investor\, remote worker\, community leader\, or simply curious about Colorado’s growing startup ecosystem\, this is a unique opportunity to connect with innovators while experiencing one of the state’s premier rural entrepreneurship destinations. \nCome explore\, ask questions\, build connections\, and enjoy lunch with fellow attendees.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/startup-showcase-tours-of-emergent-campus-lunch/
LOCATION:Emergent Campus\, 215 Maple Avenue\, Florence\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260810T163511Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Breaking Rural Stereotypes with Emergent Campus + Advanced Satellite Tech Keynotes (with Breakfast)
DESCRIPTION:Breaking Rural Stereotypes with Emergent Campus + Advanced Satellite Tech Keynotes (with Breakfast)\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\n📍 Emergent Campus\, 215 Maple Avenue\, Florence\, CO \nWhat does the future of innovation look like? It might be a lot more rural than you think. \nJoin us for breakfast at Emergent Campus\, a nationally recognized hub for rural innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and remote work\, located in the beautifully restored historic Florence High School. Listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places in 2022 and honored with the prestigious Stephen H. Hart Award for Historic Preservation in 2024\, Emergent Campus is redefining what’s possible in rural Colorado. \nDiscover how Florence is attracting entrepreneurs\, technology companies\, and remote professionals by combining historic character with modern\, flexible workspace and a thriving innovation ecosystem. \nFollowing breakfast\, hear from these visionary leaders shaping the future in rural Colorado: \n10:00 – 10:15am \n🎤 Phil Lund\, Mayor of Canon City\nBreaking Rural Stereotypes\nLearn how rural communities are becoming powerful centers for entrepreneurship\, innovation\, and economic growth. \n10:15 – 10:30am \n🚀 Keynote: Cherish Edwards\, COO of Narravity\, Inc.\nThe Future of Space Tech \n10:30 – 10:45am \n🚀 Keynote: Mark Wells\, CTO of Anubis Labs\, Inc.\nNew Satellite Technology \n10:45 – 11:00am \n🎤 Brad Rowland\, CEO of Emergent Campus \nIntro to Emergent Campus \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, startup founder\, remote worker\, investor\, student\, or simply curious about the future of rural innovation\, you’ll leave inspired by what’s happening just outside the Front Range. \nCome enjoy breakfast\, make new connections\, and see why the future doesn’t have to be built in a big city.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-breaking-rural-stereotypes-with-emergent-campus-advanced-satellite-tech-keynotes-with-breakfast/
LOCATION:Emergent Campus\, 215 Maple Avenue\, Florence\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T012221Z
CREATED:20260810T012221Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - AI Solutions Challenge Sprint
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 24th | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nExponential Impact HQ | Colorado Springs\, CO \nForget theoretical AI demos. This is a hands-on working session where you’ll use today’s leading AI tools to tackle a real challenge facing our community. \nLed by the team at BoodleBox\, this immersive AI Innovation Sprint will focus on the theme of Community Revitalization for the City of Colorado Springs. Participants will work together to explore real opportunities\, develop creative ideas\, and build AI-powered solutions that could help strengthen and revitalize our city. \nBuilding on the theme of strengthening the community we live in\, this event invites participants to explore one of three challenge tracks: Infrastructure\, Public Safety\, or Community Activation. Each track represents a key pillar of community revitalization in Colorado Springs and reflects priorities identified in the City’s Strategic Doing Plan. \nThis workshop will help you move beyond simply using AI to thinking strategically about how to solve meaningful problems with it. \nThe day follows the Lowrance Curve — Define\, Design\, Create\, Validate — a practical operating model for AI-enabled problem solving. \nYou’ll start by defining the problem before choosing a tool. From there\, you’ll design an AI-enabled workflow\, compare tools like ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini\, BoodleBox\, and other leading AI platforms\, build a solution with your team\, and validate your work through presentations and feedback. \nAfter the morning sessions\, participants will break into teams and take on a challenge within one of the three community revitalization tracks: \n\nInfrastructure — Explore ideas and solutions that can strengthen the systems\, spaces\, and resources that help Colorado Springs thrive.\nPublic Safety — Tackle challenges and opportunities that can help make our community safer\, more resilient\, and better prepared.\nCommunity Activation — Explore ways to strengthen connection\, participation\, vibrancy\, and engagement across Colorado Springs.\n\nEach team will combine its members’ unique perspectives and strengths to identify opportunities and develop creative\, AI-powered solutions\, with coaching and support from the BoodleBox team throughout the sprint. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, creator\, founder\, technology leader\, educator\, student\, community leader\, or professional from any industry\, you’ll leave with practical AI skills\, new connections\, and firsthand experience using AI to tackle a real-world challenge that matters to our community. \nYou don’t need to be an AI expert or a civic policy expert to participate. Bring your perspective\, creativity\, curiosity\, and willingness to collaborate. The sprint is designed to bring people from different backgrounds together to explore what’s possible when local knowledge\, human ingenuity\, and AI come together. \nThe day concludes with team presentations\, shared lessons learned\, and an awards ceremony. Teams will showcase their solutions and demonstrate how AI can be applied thoughtfully and creatively to community revitalization in Colorado Springs. \nThe winning team will receive a $500 cash prize for demonstrating the most creative\, effective\, and impactful solution. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to identify the right problems for AI to solve\nWhy a “problem first” approach leads to better AI outcomes\nHow to use the Lowrance Curve: Define\, Design\, Create\, Validate\nHow to apply AI-powered problem solving to real community challenges across Infrastructure\, Public Safety\, and Community Activation\nWhen to use ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini\, BoodleBox\, and other AI tools\nPrompting and context strategies that produce higher-quality results\nHow to evaluate and verify AI-generated work\nWhere human thinking\, creativity\, and local insight still matter most\nHow to collaborate effectively with AI and with a team\nHow to turn an idea into a practical\, compelling solution using AIWho Should Attend\n\nAnyone curious about applying AI to real work – founders\, small business owners\, developers\, educators\, technology leaders\, creatives\, students\, and professionals from any industry. \nNo coding experience is required. \nAgenda\n9:00–9:45 AM — Define: Problem Solving with AI\nManual-first exercise\, problem framing\, and identifying where AI creates value. \n9:45–10:30 AM — Design: AI Tools & Bot Stacking\nCompare ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini\, BoodleBox\, and other leading tools. \n10:30–11:30 AM — Team Strategy Sessions\nForm teams\, choose challenges\, and design AI-enabled workflows. \n11:30 AM–12:00 PM — Lunch \n12:00–2:30 PM — Create: Team AI Build Time\nCollaborate with your team and use AI tools to build a practical solution. \n2:30–4:00 PM — Validate: Team Showcase\, Awards & $500 Grand Prize\nPresent solutions\, share lessons learned\, and compete for the grand prize. \nImportant Details\nThis full-day workshop is led by BoodleBox\, pioneers in collaborative AI workflows and AI education. \nA light breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nPlease register only if you can commit to attending from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM\, as each session builds on the previous one. \nCome ready to collaborate\, compete\, and build. The winning team will receive a $500 cash prize for the most creative\, effective\, and impactful solution. \nJoin us for a full day of learning\, building\, and friendly competition\, and leave with practical AI skills\, new connections\, and a real solution you helped create.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-ai-solutions-challenge-sprint/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260824T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260824T190000
DTSTAMP:20260810T012353Z
CREATED:20260810T012353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T012353Z
UID:10000328-1787547600-1787598000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - SoCo Startup Week Kick-Off Party
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 24th | 5:00–7:00 PM\nExponential Impact Downtown | Colorado Springs\, CO \nLet’s kick off Southern Colorado Startup Week the right way. \nJoin Colorado founders\, entrepreneurs\, startup teams\, investors\, creators\, and community builders for an evening that celebrates the people turning bold ideas into thriving businesses. \nThis is where Startup Week begins – with great energy\, new connections\, live music\, delicious food\, and conversations that spark partnerships\, friendships\, and the next big idea. \nWhether you’re building your first startup\, scaling your company\, investing in innovation\, or supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem\, you’ll be surrounded by people who believe in what’s possible when founders come together. \nExpect an evening filled with: \n\n🎶 Live music\n🍴 Great food and drinks\n🤝 Authentic connections with founders and entrepreneurs\n💬 Conversations that inspire new ideas and collaborations\n🚀 A celebration of Southern Colorado’s growing startup community\n\nStartup Week is all about community\, and it starts here. \nBring your co-founders\, your team\, your biggest ideas\, and your curiosity. Meet the people building the future of Southern Colorado\, reconnect with old friends\, make new ones\, and help us launch an unforgettable week of innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and momentum. \nNo sales pitches. No demos. Just celebration and community! \nLet’s celebrate the founders\, startups\, and entrepreneurial spirit that make Southern Colorado such a special place to build. See you there! \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups and innovators working on new ideas and emerging technology.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-soco-startup-week-kick-off-party/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact Downtown\, 505 South Sierra Madre St\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260819T214513Z
CREATED:20260724T111006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T214513Z
UID:10000323-1787227200-1787230800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Ready to Reach Further: A Brand-First Plan for Expanding Your Creative Business
DESCRIPTION:You’ve built something real. You have a product or service\, paying customers\, and momentum in your local community. So how do you grow beyond it? Join brand specialist Amber Andrews of Andrews Artistry for a practical\, growth-stage session on expanding your creative business regionally\, statewide\, or nationally without losing what makes it yours. \nAmber will start where sustainable growth actually starts: brand clarity. You’ll get honest about your mission\, your visual identity\, and whether your brand shows up consistently everywhere people find you. From there\, you’ll learn how to choose marketing channels based on your brand and your exact audience — not the other way around — and start on a repeatable 90-day marketing plan you can build as you grow. \nAttendees of our Rural Creative Collective‘s call will leave with a clear picture of who they’re really talking to\, a channel strategy that fits their capacity\, a 90-day plan template\, and clarifying questions answered as you build your brand guide. Time for discussion and Q&A included. \nSpeaker Bio: \nAmber Andrews (they/them) is the founder and creative director of Andrews Artistry\, a queer-owned\, human-led creative studio in Denver. With 15+ years of experience across brand photography\, web design\, and visual brand strategy\, Amber helps creatives and small business owners build brands that are clear\, consistent\, and unmistakably theirs — so their work can reach the people it’s meant for\, wherever they are. When they’re not behind a camera or building a website\, you’ll find them tap dancing or being supervised by the studio’s most opinionated members: the cats.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/ready-to-reach-further-a-brand-first-plan-for-expanding-your-creative-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Rural Creative Collective
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260813T190658Z
CREATED:20260608T183025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T190658Z
UID:10000300-1787216400-1787221800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Capital: Funding Opportunities You May Be Missing Out On - Colorado Startup Loan Fund (CSLF) with RMMFI
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Capital: Funding Opportunities You May Be Missing Out On – Colorado Startup Loan Fund (CSLF) with RMMFI \nThursday\, August 20th | 9am-10am \nMost business owners in Colorado are leaving money on the table…not because the capital isn’t there\, but because they don’t know about it. This workshop series is here to change that.  Each session will explore different Colorado-specific capital opportunities that could make a serious difference in your business and how to apply for it. \n In this third session\, we will explore the Colorado Startup Loan Fund\, which is deployed by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and non-profit lenders across the state\, like Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI). RMMFI will provide a simple\, actionable framework for thinking through business readiness\, customer validation\, pricing\, financial basics\, and preparing for future growth. We’ll also touch on what it means to be “launch-ready” and “capital-ready\,” along with how community-based CDFI lending can differ from traditional financing options. Finally\, we will walk business owners through the program fit worksheet\, and how to determine if a CSLF program is right for them. \nAbout our presenter: Taylor Littrell is the Statewide English Program Coordinator at Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute and is based in Trinidad\, Colorado. They work closely with entrepreneurs and rural business owners across the state\, supporting them through mentorship\, microlending\, and community-based education programs. Taylor is passionate about creating accessible opportunities for small business owners\, strengthening local economies\, and helping entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses in underserved and rural communities. \nThis event will be hosted via Zoom. Please register here or using the button at the top right of this page.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/from-idea-to-launch-building-a-strong-foundation-for-your-business-with-rmmfi/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Roadtrip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260812T020521Z
CREATED:20260727T193608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T020521Z
UID:10000324-1787140800-1787144400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Startup Checklist
DESCRIPTION:Ready to start a business? Here is everything you need to know to go from idea to launch.\n\nAbout This Event\nThinking about starting a business in Colorado? Join us to learn what is required at the state and local levels. This class is for those who have already decided that entrepreneurship is right for them as well as determined their business idea and the feasibility of it. We will work our way through a concrete and concise checklist for the logistics of how to get your business up and running and where to go from there! \nTopics include: \n* Trade name search \n* Legal structure selection \n* State registration \n* Licensing requirements \n* Business plan over view \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits \n* Human Resources \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. If you do not plan to attend the live class and are just looking to get a recording\, please register for this on-demand version instead. \nTaught by Callie Koch\, Program Manager for the Colorado SBDC serving the West Central region. \n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis training is a good fit for businesses in the idea or pre-venture phase\, and early startups. \n\n\nMore Information\nThis class is part of the Startup Track\, an SBDC webinar series that begins with idea validation and ends with strategic business planning and next steps for profitability and growth. If you have not yet taken the other recommended startup track classes\, we would encourage you to do so first. \n\n10 Things to Know Before You Run a Business\nBusiness Entry Options: Build\, Buy\, or Franchise?\nIdea Feasibility: Methods to Test Your Business Idea
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-launch-your-business-a-startup-checklist-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T224632Z
CREATED:20260818T224632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T224632Z
UID:10000343-1787040000-1787072400@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/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T100000
DTSTAMP:20260813T203037Z
CREATED:20260706T154638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T203037Z
UID:10000316-1786698000-1786701600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. August’s co-host will be LaPrell Boston\, Certification Specialist for WBEC-West. \nThis hour is casual\, fun\, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we’re currently working on\, share our stories\, and pool our resources to help each other get to that ‘next step’ on the long entrepreneurial road ahead. \nThe format is simple: \n\n15–20 minute presentation from our co-host on WBEC-West and the Colorado State Certification Scholarship currently available to women business owners\nRounds of 1:1 connections with other community members\nCome and meet fellow women entrepreneurs from all over the state to discuss current topics and trends in business\n\nFree and open to all Colorado women working in business and business support. \nAbout LaPrell: \nLaPrell is a dedicated Certification Specialist for WBEC-WEST\, motivational coach\, and entrepreneur with a bachelor’s degree in business and a diverse professional background that includes certification\, project management\, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Colorado Springs. In her professional life\, she is passionate about supporting women-owned businesses\, helping women navigate opportunities for growth\, and encouraging others to recognize their potential and confidently pursue their goals.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260512T224130Z
CREATED:20260305T200337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T224130Z
UID:10000250-1786579200-1786751999@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Call for AIQ ConComAI 2026 - Papers\, Speakers\, Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:This is a call for content including video and other formats on solutions\, awards submissions and sponsors/exhibitors for the AIQ Conference on Communications (ConComAI) Symposium and AIQ Awards to be held August 14-15\, 2026 hybrid and onsite in Boulder\, Colorado at the new Limelight Hotel. \nThe theme is the impact of Agentic AI Wars – Winners – Losers and Scorched Earth\, Live AI Communications\, OnDemand\, Hybrid\, Virtual\, Digital and the Future including Contextual Content Communications\, Agentic AI\, AEO\, AGI\, AI\, AI Data Centers\, AI power\, AI infrastructure and the unknown. \nAccording to George Dyson in the book Turing’s Cathedral noted\,  \n“The paradox of artificial intelligence is that any system simple enough to be understandable is not complicated enough to behave intelligently\, and any system complicated enough to behave intelligently is not simple enough to understand. The path to artificial intelligence\, suggested Turing\, is to construct a machine with the curiosity of a child\, and let intelligence evolve.” \n#AI #chatbpt #openai #GTM
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/call-for-aiq-concomai-2026-papers-speakers-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260305T200300Z
CREATED:20260305T200300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T200300Z
UID:10000251-1786579200-1786751999@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Call for AIQ ConComAI 2026 - Papers\, Speakers\, Sponsors
DESCRIPTION: more here: https://lnkd.in/gMT3NaQ2 \nThis is a call for content including video and other formats on solutions\, awards submissions and sponsors/exhibitors for the AIQ Conference on Communications (ConComAI) Symposium and AIQ Awards to be held August 14-15\, 2026 hybrid and onsite in Boulder\, Colorado at the new Limelight Hotel. \nThe theme is the impact of Agentic AI Wars – Winners – Losers and Scorched Earth\, Live AI Communications\, OnDemand\, Hybrid\, Virtual\, Digital and the Future including Contextual Content Communications\, Agentic AI\, AEO\, AGI\, AI\, AI Data Centers\, AI power\, AI infrastructure and the unknown. \nAccording to George Dyson in the book Turing’s Cathedral noted\,  \n“The paradox of artificial intelligence is that any system simple enough to be understandable is not complicated enough to behave intelligently\, and any system complicated enough to behave intelligently is not simple enough to understand. The path to artificial intelligence\, suggested Turing\, is to construct a machine with the curiosity of a child\, and let intelligence evolve.” \n#AI #chatbpt #openai #GTM
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/call-for-aiq-concomai-2026-papers-speakers-sponsors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="AI User Forum":MAILTO:cross@gocross.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260812T020423Z
CREATED:20260810T163358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T020423Z
UID:10000329-1786366800-1786460400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Venture Studio Office Hours: Pre-Seed & Seed Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join Luvira Consulting for complimentary 1-on-1 drop-in studio office hours. \nFresh off hosting office hours for founders in the gener8tor accelerator network\, we’re opening up complimentary advisory slots for local Denver entrepreneurs. \nOn the table: \n\nPitch deck feedback\nGo-to-market plan\nUnit economics\nVenture studio strategy\n\nNo sales pitch\, just actionable founder-first guidance. \nWhere: Catalyst HTI\, Main Ground Floor Cafe \nDrop in anytime between 12:30–2:30 PM\, sign-up so we know you’re coming but no appointment needed!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/venture-studio-office-hours-pre-seed-seed-strategy/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233310Z
CREATED:20260522T143824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T233310Z
UID:10000291-1785931200-1785934800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:August Pitch Workshop with Startup Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to pitch your business with confidence? Join us for a virtual Pitch Readiness Session facilitated by Startup Colorado’s Ecosystem Development & Parterships Director\, Mark Madic. Mark is the event lead for our Pitch Series and has years of experience coaching founders as the prepare to take the stage. \nWhether you’re preparing for a Pitch Competition or simply want to sharpen your business storytelling\, this session will help you refine your message and deliver it with clarity and impact. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to introduce yourself and your company\nDefining the problem you’re solving\nExplaining your solution and business model\nUnderstanding your customer and market opportunity\nShowcasing key milestones and your team\nPerfecting “The Ask” – what you need and why it matters\nBest practices for presenting with confidence
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/august-pitch-readiness-workshop-with-startup-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Pitch Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T185314Z
CREATED:20260609T151151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T185314Z
UID:10000302-1785927600-1785929400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Financing Manufacturing Growth: Capital\, Equipment\, and Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers often face challenges with financing equipment\, scaling production\, and managing cash flow. In this workshop\, experts from B:Side University\, U.S. Bank\, and Manufacturer’s Edge will provide an overview of financing options—including SBA loans\, equipment financing\, and working capital solutions—along with operational support available to help businesses improve efficiency and grow.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/financing-manufacturing-growth-capital-equipment-and-expansion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="B%3ASide Capital":MAILTO:slopez@bside.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260721T151210Z
CREATED:20260513T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T151210Z
UID:10000284-1785412800-1785416400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Creative Connections: Meet the Verra App
DESCRIPTION:For our July Rural Creative Connections session\, we’re meeting Paul Spitzer from Durango. He’s the founder of Verra\, a social marketplace app for handmade goods rooted in authenticity\, creativity\, and community. \nPaul brings a unique mix of experience to this conversation. With a long career in technology and a background in art and design\, he approaches entrepreneurship through a deeply creative lens. He is also an active artist and photographer\, giving him firsthand insight into the needs\, challenges\, and opportunities facing makers and creative entrepreneurs. \nDuring this virtual session\, Paul will share more about Verra\, how the platform is being built to support handmade goods and the people who create them\, and what it means to design technology around trust\, storytelling\, and community. Verra is currently accepting new artists and makers\, and rural creatives are encouraged to attend\, explore the platform\, and consider whether it could be a fit for sharing and selling their work. \nWe’ll also open up space for conversation\, connection\, and resource-sharing among rural creatives across Colorado. \nJoin us for this Rural Creative Collective‘s call to learn more about Verra\, connect with fellow creatives\, and explore how digital tools can help strengthen creative businesses and handmade economies.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-creative-connections-meet-the-verra-app/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Rural Creative Collective
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T151327Z
CREATED:20260707T030446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T151327Z
UID:10000317-1785249000-1785254400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Credit Builder Session/Taller de Creación De Credito
DESCRIPTION:FREE Zoom workshop \nPresented in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish \nCredit is a tool\, whether you have no credit\, limited credit\, or negative credit\, learn how to use it to make wiser financial decisions and achieve your financial goals. Join us to ask those questions you need answered for your credit journey and start building a relationship with a trusted partner. \nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/xzbRfJFQxUuvqpS37\n_________________________________\nTaller GRATUITO por Zoom \nPresentado en inglés con traducción simultánea al español \nTaller de Creación de Crédito \n28 de julio de 2026 \n2:30 a 4:00 pm \nEl crédito es una herramienta\, ya sea que no tenga crédito\, tenga crédito limitado o tenga crédito negativo\, aprenda a usarlo para tomar decisiones financieras más sabias y alcanzar sus metas financieras. Únase a nosotros para hacer las preguntas que necesita respuestas para su recorrido crediticio y comience a construir una relación con un socio de confianza. \nEnlace de Inscripcion https://forms.gle/xzbRfJFQxUuvqpS37
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/credit-builder-session-taller-de-creacion-de-credito-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T195106Z
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SUMMARY:Credit Builder Session/Taller de Creación De Credito
DESCRIPTION:FREE Zoom workshop \nPresented in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish \nCredit is a tool\, whether you have no credit\, limited credit\, or negative credit\, learn how to use it to make wiser financial decisions and achieve your financial goals. Join us to ask those questions you need answered for your credit journey and start building a relationship with a trusted partner. \nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/xzbRfJFQxUuvqpS37\n_________________________________\nTaller GRATUITO por Zoom \nPresentado en inglés con traducción simultánea al español \nTaller de Creación de Crédito \n28 de julio de 2026 \n2:30 a 4:00 pm \nEl crédito es una herramienta\, ya sea que no tenga crédito\, tenga crédito limitado o tenga crédito negativo\, aprenda a usarlo para tomar decisiones financieras más sabias y alcanzar sus metas financieras. Únase a nosotros para hacer las preguntas que necesita respuestas para su recorrido crediticio y comience a construir una relación con un socio de confianza. \nEnlace de Inscripcion https://forms.gle/xzbRfJFQxUuvqpS37
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/credit-builder-session-taller-de-creacion-de-credito/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T172803Z
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SUMMARY:Melty Bead Creations - How to Make Homemade Products that Sell!
DESCRIPTION:Join YouthBiz in this FREE workshop to learn to make successful handmade products! Participants will make products out of Melty Beads while learning about business best practices. \n• Materials provided\n• Take home your finished products\n• Learn about quality in products and how to outshine business competitors!\n• Age range 4th – 12th graders \nFor questions\, please contact MacKenzie King: \n(303) 321.5085\nmking@yacenter.org
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/melty-bead-creations-how-to-make-homemade-products-that-sell/
LOCATION:Brew Unto Others\, 119 S Main St\, Lamar\, CO\, 81052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260526T200132Z
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SUMMARY:Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? Whether a researcher\, entrepreneur\, inventor or problem solver\, the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop at Venture Partners at CU Boulder can help you transform your concept into a successful venture.  \nAll are welcome—CU affiliation is not required.  \nOffered as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps™ Hub West\, this workshop is for anyone from a research or community institution—not just CU—motivated to bring their ideas to life\, secure funding and create lasting impact. Over three weeks\, gain a deeper understanding of the commercialization process\, test your ideas with real potential customers and accelerate your journey toward bringing your idea to market.  \nIn person in Boulder July 31 and Aug. 14\, virtual session Aug. 7\, application deadline July 24. 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/starting-blocks-customer-discovery-workshop/
LOCATION:Boulder
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Partners at CU Boulder":MAILTO:vpnews@colorado.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T143000
DTSTAMP:20260714T134336Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Business — AI Skilling in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This 2-hour FREE workshop brings together local business leaders for a conversation about how AI is solving real-world business problems and what that means for the future of skilling in our workplace. Participants will connect with fellow practitioners\, share experiences\, and gain a clearer understanding of the AI skills employers are developing\, the tools being used\, and how other businesses are approaching AI integration. \nThe goal is to build consensus on the AI skills that local employers truly need\, with insights gathered helping to inform curriculum development\, so the local workforce is equipped with the in-demand skills of both today and the future. \nThe session is designed for business owners\, technical and operational leaders\, HR and talent leaders\, and anyone overseeing AI integration within their organization. Come away with a better understanding of what AI skills employers are developing\, the types of AI tools being used in the workplace\, and how other businesses approach AI integration. \nLight lunch and beverages provided. \nEvent sponsors: Center for Rural Innovation (CORI)\, Fort Lewis College — AI Institute\, and The Center for Rural Artificial Intelligence (CRAI). \nPlease note: This event is FREE and the venue is limited to 65 attendees\, so please be considerate and RSVP only if you are sure you can attend. Please provide one email address to secure one seat for this event. If you RSVP and then cannot attend\, please email jennifer@ruralai.org directly\, only in the event you need to cancel your seat.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/ai-for-business-ai-skilling-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Downtown Durango
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260706T195529Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Industries Rural Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) will be hosting its Advanced Industries Rural Roadshow in Grand Junction on July 23\, 2026. The staff of the Global Business Development team will discuss available state programs that support commercialization and export activities for Colorado businesses operating in advanced industries.\n\n\nThe Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program was created in 2013 to promote growth and sustainability in Colorado’s advanced industries by driving innovation\, accelerating commercialization\, encouraging public-private partnerships\, increasing access to early-stage capital\, and creating a strong ecosystem that increases the state’s global competitiveness.\n\nColorado’s advanced industries are defined as:\n\nAdvanced Manufacturing\nAerospace\nBioscience\nElectronics\nEnergy and Natural Resources\nInfrastructure Engineering\nTechnology and Information\n\nLocation: Oak Star Bank (1351 Riverfront Drive\, Grand Junction CO) RSVP here.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/advanced-industries-rural-roadshow/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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