Business Incubator Center NEWS

Western Colorado Venture Forum
Thursday, October 2nd
Two Rivers Convention Center

Discounted registration for Incubator Program participants: $40 for the full-day of training, $40 for the banquet, or $75 for both.

This year’s theme is “Money Day” and will feature a day of Training for Entrepreneurs, the Elevator Pitch Competition, and the Annual Banquet.

Training for Entrepreneurs
9:00am to 4:00pm
In these somewhat uncertain economic times learning how to avoid pitfalls and brushing up on your business skills is imperative. This is a perfect opportunity for start-up or existing business owners and managers to learn about doing business on the Western Slope. If you are just starting out, “Track A” includes How to Start a Business, Bookkeeping Basics, and Understanding Cash Flow. If you are already in business “Track B” includes Tax Strategies, Advanced Bookkeeping, Cash Management and Finance 101.

Elevator Pitch
4:30pm
During this year’s event five companies will give their “Elevator Pitch” to a panel of esteemed judges. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize! The Elevator Pitch Competition has become a favorite activity of the Venture Forum.

What is an Elevator Pitch? An ‘Elevator Pitch” is a quick, concise way to communicate who you are, what you are trying to do, and how your goods or services can offer value to customers. The succinct overview is designed to capture interest and encourage further dialogue. Examples of targets for the Elevator Pitch are potential customers, investors, suppliers or employees.

The Venture Forum Banquet
6:00pm
Join us in a Celebration of Entrepreneurship in the Grand Valley! We’ll start out with a Cocktail Reception and Dinner so you have time to relax and network with new business people or catch up with old friends. Then join us in welcoming James Saad of Movers Suite Software as our keynote speaker. He has quite a story to tell about the true entrepreneurial spirit! We’ll wrap-up the evening with an Incubator Client Company Graduation Celebration and the announcement of the Elevator Pitch Winner. This will be a wonderful evening of sharing ideas and experiences with friends and colleagues – both old and new!

Discounted registration for Incubator Program participants: $40 for the full-day of training, $40 for the banquet, or $75 for both.

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Angel Capital Summit * Rockies Venture Club * November 21 in Denver
The Rockies Venture Club is soliciting presenters for the second annual ANGEL CAPITAL SUMMIT, one of the largest early-stage investment gatherings in the country. The Summit will feature the smartest investors and the most innovative entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain Region, with an anticipated audience of over 500 entrepreneurs, private investors and service professionals. If you are looking to grow your business, this is the event you simply cannot miss. RVC is currently soliciting entrepreneurs who would like to present on their company at the conference. This unique process helps entrepreneurs and investors objectively see strengths and weak spots. In addition to other benefits, entrepreneurs can tighten their business concept before submitting a final nomination. Read about how to apply, how the selection process works, what happens if you are selected and your commitments. To apply, go to angelcapitalsummit.org.