Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center

What a great write up about our community! "Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the second-biggest city in Colorado. This metro area is growing rapidly, and it’s on track to reach a population of 1 million by 2045, thanks in part to the economic opportunities available. Industries in Colorado Springs include aerospace, engineering, healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and insurance." https://lnkd.in/gNrwvc-K

ChallengeHER is coming to Colorado Springs on August 22, 2024, to share growth opportunities in government contracting with women-owned small businesses as well as how to participate in the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract program! #ChallengeHER is free for all registrants! Event Registration Link: https://loom.ly/_Ktw-8s #WOSBs #FederalContracting

We're one week away! 🌟 Unlock Your Creative Potential: Join Our Exclusive Workshop! 🌟 Are you a creative looking to turn your passion into a thriving business? 🎨💼 Whether you're an artist, designer, writer, or musician, this workshop is designed just for you! ✨ What You'll Learn: 📈 Effective strategies to monetize your creativity 🛠️ Essential tools for managing and growing your creative business 💡 Insights on branding, marketing, and networking 📅 Date: July 31, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm 📍 Location: Pikes Peak SBDC Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your creative career! 🚀✨ 🔗 Register Now: https://loom.ly/j3Mibyo Let’s turn your creative dreams into reality! 🌟

It's a great day to push out an opportunity to learn! Are you a Spanish-speaking middle school student interested in cybersecurity? UCCS and NCC are hosting an Intro to Cybersecurity Summer Camp for middle school students that will be todo en español! The camps are dreamer- and family-friendly! Date: July 29th - August 2nd, 2024 Time: Monday - Friday, 9am - 3:30pm MT (campers are expected to attend all 5 days) Applications Close July 26th - Register for free at the link! https://lnkd.in/gmTvSKCQ

Large corporations have been devastated this past week with IT outages, imagine how it could affect a small business! With all of the recent cybersecurity issues we've seen in the business world lately, it's a great time to learn how we can help you with your cyber concerns! We have several workshops and consultants available to answer your questions. See the link for our workshops: https://loom.ly/S1jYGQg

This Friday with the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado! Learn how Generative AI can greatly benefit small businesses by automating tasks like content creation and customer service, saving time, and resources in this workshop they're hosting. Limited to 25 attendees. Register at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gasEd6v9

🚀 Unlock the Power of Networking! 🚀 Are you ready to elevate your business connections and make networking work for you? Join us for an exclusive workshop on "Making Business Connections That Count" and transform your networking game! 🤝✨ 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 23rd 🕒 Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm 📍 Location: Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce In this dynamic session, you'll learn: 🔹 Practical Tips: Learn effective networking strategies and how to choose your best follow up activities based on "networking scores" 🔹 Building Relationships: Techniques for creating lasting connections and how to sustain them. 🔹 Maximizing Opportunities: How to leverage networks for personal and professional growth. 🔹 Interactive Session: Engage in hands-on activities and real-time networking practice. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or just looking to expand your network, this workshop is your gateway to creating connections that truly matter. REGISTER TODAY: https://loom.ly/ckAiXYA

Governor Jared Polis’ Office is excited to announce the return of #CelebrateColorado from Friday, July 26th through Sunday, August 4th, 2024! Celebrate Colorado is a statewide celebration that encourages Coloradans to get out into their communities and enjoy the best our state has to offer, as part of the Polis Administration's ongoing efforts to save Coloradans money, support local businesses, and ensure every Coloradan can thrive. Contributing to a sense of community and state pride! Learn more and register you event! https://lnkd.in/gXfk6JXU

Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? We have revamped it and load it with content every month! Check out July's edition below: https://lnkd.in/g_sztvYV

It's a great day to push out an opportunity to learn! Are you a Spanish-speaking middle school student interested in cybersecurity? UCCS and NCC are hosting an Intro to Cybersecurity Summer Camp for middle school students that will be todo en español! The camps are dreamer- and family-friendly! Date: July 29th - August 2nd, 2024 Time: Monday - Friday, 9am - 3:30pm MT (campers are expected to attend all 5 days) Applications Close July 26th - Register for free at the link! https://lnkd.in/gmTvSKCQ