WELD COUNTY | MARCH 4-5, 2026

The Weld County Roadtrip is a high energy, multi-day event designed specifically for the thinkers, doers, and builders of our local entrepreneurial ecosystem. This event will layout a map to success for everyone: students exploring a first idea, seasoned founders looking for capital, and community leaders dedicated to regional growth.

Presented by Startup Colorado, The Weld Trust, and CHFA, we are bringing together the best minds in the state to share their expertise and learn together.

Event Locations: UNC, Aims, LINC Library

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The Weld County Roadtrip features two distinct themed days: “Building the Future Together” on Wednesday and “Creating Long-Term Value in Weld County” on Thursday. Within these days, you can customize your experience by following specific tracks—including Money, Toolbox, People, Youth, and Community—to ensure you gain the exact skills and connections your business needs.

Wednesday, March 4th

Building the Future Together

8:30 – 9:30 AM Fun! Track
Location: Margie’s Java Joint
Check-in + Coffeehouse Kickoff
10:00 – 10:30 AM Community
Location: UNC Campus Commons
Welcome & Why We’re Here
Speakers: Startup Colorado, Jeff Carlson (Weld Trust)
10:30 – 11:15 AM Money Track
Location: UNC Campus Commons
Panel: Unlocking Capital
Moderator: Kevin Kudra (RVC) | Panelists: SecureSavings, OEDIT, Town of Johnstown
11:30 – 12:30 PM Mix of Tracks
Location: UNC Campus Commons
Community-Driven Lunch Labs
1:00 – 1:30 PM Community
Location: UNC Campus Commons
Keynote: Treasurer Dave Young
2:00 – 2:45 PM Express Talks
Location: UNC Campus Commons
Choose Your Track
Money Track SecureSavings: Tools to protect your retirement.
Money Track Employee Ownership: Empowering an Employee Buyer.
Toolbox Track SBDC: Start with your exit in mind.
Toolbox Track Sec. of State: Avoiding fraud & secure identity.
3:00 – 4:00 PM Working Labs
Location: UNC School of Business
Skill Sprints: Choose Your Track
Track 1: Money Map your capital path: debt, equity, grants.
Track 2: AI Supercharge your Small Business with Gen AI.
Track 3: Rural Tech Design the future of Weld's innovation.
Track 4: Lenders POP Lender Showcase: Reverse Pitch session.
4:00 – 5:30 PM Fun! Track
Location: UNC
Happy Hour & Founder Follies

Thursday, March 5th

Creating Long-Term Value in Weld County

9:00 – 10:00 AM Youth Track
Location: Aims Community College
Youth Spark Lab
Speaker: Rebecca Albert Vollrath
10:30 – 11:30 AM Community
Location: Aims Community College
Panel: Trust as Infrastructure
🍴 11:30 – 12:30 PM | Lunch Break
12:30 – 1:30 PM People Track
Location: LINC Library
Town Hall: Weld Entrepreneurial Identity
1:30 – 2:30 PM Community
Location: LINC Library
Final Session: Commitments
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The Startup Colorado Roadtrip is a statewide initiative that brings essential business tools, expert knowledge, and capital resources directly to rural communities. This program bridges the gap between rural founders and the technical expertise they need to scale, offering hands-on support and "no-fluff" skill sprints.
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