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SUMMARY:Startup Colorado Lean Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Startup Colorado Community for our monthly Lean Coffee online series—an interactive networking discussion that’s tailored to entrepreneurs from all industries. Each month\, we’re adding a new twist by featuring a co-host from the funding world. These representatives will kick things off by explaining how specific funding programs work and answering your questions in real time. \nThis month\, we’re excited to welcome back Rosy Aburto McDonough and Naya Rodriguez from First Southwest Community Fund\, who will be demystifying the CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Recovery) Loan Fund\, as well as give updates on their own diverse lending programs. If you are wondering if these are right for you\, or just what they are\, come to learn more for your funding journey. \nThe format is simple:\n\n20-minute workshop from our co-host about funding strategy and resources\n10 minutes for Q/A so you can get feedback\nBreakout Room with other community members to connect and share ideas\nYou suggest the topics\, and we’ll cover a couple of impromptu business subjects (AI\, Digital Marketing\, you name it!)\n\nWhether you’re looking for funding\, seeking advice\, or just eager to connect with fellow entrepreneurs across the state\, Lean Coffee is the perfect place to engage\, learn\, and grow. Join us to meet like-minded founders and tackle the topics that matter most to your business. \nAbout our cohosts:\nRosy Aburto McDonough is the Executive Director of FSWCF and has extensive experience as an independent business consultant in financial\, strategy and business development\, and procurement/certification state-wide. She comes to FSWCF from the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) where she was the Executive Director. Prior to her role at HCC\, she served as the Director of the Minority Business Office of Colorado at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). McDonough is credited for developing the statewide vision for OEDIT focused on supporting small minority- women- and veteran-owned businesses. Rosy was born and raised in Mexico providing her with a deep sense of biculturalism. She spends most of her free time with her three girls and husband. Her home is a tri-lingual and culturally diverse household with languages and diverse interest in Chinese and Latin cultures and traditions. \nNaya Rodriguez was born and raised in the San Luis Valley and brings over nine years of banking experience\, including seven years in consumer and commercial lending. As Lending Specialist with FSWCF\, she guides entrepreneurs through funding programs\, processes applications\, and manages the loan portfolio. She’s passionate about small businesses as the heart of our communities and enjoys time with her son\, riding her motorcycle\, and singing outside of work.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/startup-colorado-lean-coffee-2/
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CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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