Summary:
West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango from August 19th to 23rd, offering free educational sessions, networking opportunities, and mentorship for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Over 70 sessions led by regional entrepreneurs will cover topics like digital marketing, AI, and securing investments.
The Startup Colorado Pitch Competition offers five rural founders the chance to compete for $280,000 in investment opportunities.
The event includes numerous panel discussions with experienced investors and entrepreneurs, focusing on topics like climate prospects in rural regions.
Startup Colorado aims to help rural entrepreneurs access resources, education, mentorship, and funding, with a focus on building a strong entrepreneurial network across the state.
West Slope Startup Week Returns to Durango: Free Education, Networking, and Investment Opportunities
West Slope Startup Week, hosted by Startup Colorado, is back in Durango for its second year, offering a packed week of learning and networking for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The event runs from August 19th to 23rd at the Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation, and promises a diverse range of educational sessions, covering topics like expanding and franchising, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, and securing investments.
Key highlights:
- Over 70 sessions led by regional entrepreneurs covering diverse topics from digital marketing to AI.
- Panel discussions with experienced investors and entrepreneurs to discuss climate prospects in rural regions.
- Startup Colorado Pitch Competition: 5 rural founders compete for $280,000 in investment opportunities.
- Expanded Spanish-language sessions through the Latine Program.
- Networking opportunities with entrepreneurs and mentors across the state.
This year's event focuses on providing valuable insights for all types of businesses, from established businesses looking to expand to high-growth startups aiming to scale globally.
Startup Colorado's mission is to support rural entrepreneurs by providing access to resources, education, mentorship, and funding. The organization has partnered with Southwest Colorado businesses like TripOutside, EsoTerra Cider, and Gravity Lab to offer a unique and impactful experience for attendees.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the entrepreneurial community in Durango.
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