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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. July’s co-host will be Maureen Rikhof\, co-owner of Carpe Construction and Ark Valley Pallet Company. \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 talk from our co-host\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 Maureen: \nMaureen Rikhof is an entrepreneur\, educator\, and La Junta City Council member who co-owns Carpe Construction and Ark Valley Pallet Company\, where she is deeply involved in building and operating businesses in a rural market. She also teaches business at Otero College\, bringing real-world experience into the classroom. With a background in leadership across higher education and nonprofits\, Maureen is passionate about entrepreneurship and supporting rural founders in creating sustainable\, impactful ventures.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-10/
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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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 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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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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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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