We believe in the power of rural Colorado
STARTUP: IT’S A VERB
What does startup mean to us?
Doing this type of work in rural Colorado demands a deep level of inclusivity and an awareness that starting something up is just that: it’s an action, a journey, and a life-cycle that exists outside of a specific industry or business model.
Startup could mean you’re building a scalable tech enterprise or a Main Street retail shop. It could also mean launching a new coworking space or a meetup event in your community. That’s why we serve both founders and the local startup ecosystem builders who support them. See how we can help you.
A RURAL STARTUP community
The Startup Colorado Community is the only online networking platform built for rural entrepreneurship. Expand your business network beyond regional boundaries by connecting with other founders, mentors, service providers, funders, and business support organizations across the state. The Startup Colorado Community also provides a ton of free, on-demand resources to get started with no muss, no fuss.
Ecosystem Builders
Recent News
Talking Rural Entrepreneurship with Colorado’s State Treasurer
By Margaret Hedderman In a recent interview with Startup Colorado, State Treasurer Dave Young discussed his role and shared insights into the evolving economic landscape of our rural regions, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs. Watch the full interview with Startup Colorado’s Director of Communications, Margaret Hedderman, or read a summary of their discussion […]
Do you need a business coach?
By Margaret Hedderman At some point in our working lives, we all feel: Stuck Overwhelmed Lost Unmotivated Directionless All of the above and all at once For employees, you *ideally* have a supportive supervisor or helpful HR person to guide you through your sticking points. (I once had a free career coach!) But for entrepreneurs […]
Farm to Summit to Sprouts
By Margaret Hedderman Jane and Louise Barden were on vacation when they heard the news: their Durango-based dehydrated food company, Farm to Summit, was being offered a trial run with Sprouts Farmers Market. In two months, their ready-to-eat meals would be on the shelves in 410 stores nationwide. The news not only transformed their vacation, […]