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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:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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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:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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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,Roadtrip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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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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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,Roadtrip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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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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