Rural Creative Collective: Virtual Kickoff!

Join us for the official launch of the Rural Creative Collective, an online community of creatives from all across Colorado. We are gathering virtually to introduce ourselves, our creative ventures, and connect with fellow creatives across the state! Share this event: https://community.startupcolorado.org/events/80122 Agenda 2:00 - Welcome to the RCC (Vanessa McCrann, Meghan Rauker) 2:10 - Keynote from Holly …

Poudre School District Mental Health Matters presents Michael Kutcher and Resource Fair

Fossil Ridge High School 5400 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins

Please join Poudre School District for the 9th Annual Mental Health Matters K-12 Event, this year hosted at Fossil Ridge High School.  Speakers will address a wide range of mental heath topics that effect all grade levels. Key Note Speaker: Michael Kutcher - will be live streamed!  The link will be provided on April 15, 2024. Hosted …

Innovate CSU Day & Venture Rams Business Showcase 2024

CSU Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom 1101 Center Ave Mall, Fort Collins, CO, United States

Innovate CSU Day brings together two flagship events – Demo Day, hosted by CSU STRATA, and the Venture RAMS Business Showcase, hosted by the CSU College of Business Institute for Entrepreneurship. This is a day that welcomes faculty, staff, students, alumni, business professionals, and entrepreneurs to engage with local emerging companies, researchers, and visionaries within …

She Goes High Retreat 2024: Do It Your Way!

YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park

Create an aligned and authentic plan for success at the She Goes High 7th annual community retreat! During this two-day getaway, you'll enjoy sessions designed to support you in taking up your space, personally and professionally - perfection not required. Move forward with grace and flow in your work. This expansive experience includes mentorship, resources, …

New Headquarters & Earth Day showing of The Lorax presented by Compost Queen

The Lyric 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, United States

Compost Queen announces its new headquarters in Fort Collins, marking their fourth location with a grand opening on April 21, Earth Day weekend. The event will celebrate sustainable waste management, featuring a vendor village, food, and a special screening of "The Lorax" at The Lyric Cinema. The sustainable Public Benefit Corporation aims to integrate composting into daily life, supporting the circular economy.

$8

26th Annual BBB Celebration of Ethics

Embassy Suites Loveland 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, Colorado, United States

2024 Annual BBB Celebration of EthicsApril 23, 2024 | Embassy Suites Loveland, CO 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us as we announce the winners of the 2024 Torch Award for Ethics. The celebration will also showcase the winners of the sixth annual Spark Awards for Entrepreneurship, highlight our fifth class of Ethics Scholar Interns, …

$60

Business Quick Start

Larimer SBDC Classroom 4616 S. Shields Street, Fort Collins,, CO, United States

Business Quick Start What You Will Learn   • All the steps to becoming an official business – registering with the state, legal entity understanding, local registrations, license requirements • The Business Model Canvas – a one page business plan outline to think through all the elements of running a business • Marketing Plan considerations …

Mental Health Panel

Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce 225 S Meldrum St, Fort Collins

Join us for a panel of experts and women who have personal experience with mental health. Mental Health IS health. It is such a critical topic, and can be life or death, yet it is still such treated as a taboo topic in many spaces. She Goes High is changing that. Our founder, Chrysta Bairre, has been …

Free

TEDxMountain Ave: Flourish

We’re excited to have you join us for TEDxMountain Ave’s 2024 event exploring ideas connected to the theme of “Flourish”. Doors will open at 4:30 with interactive activities and live performances. Talks will begin promptly at 5:15. If you arrive after 5:15, you will be able to enter the Auditorium between each talk. Talks are …

NoCo Marketing Mixer

CSU Visual Arts Building 551 West Pitkin Street Room H106 (Electronic Art Gallery), Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

We're back! Our Next Marketing Mixer is happening Thursday, May 9th @ 5:30pm Join us at The CSU Visual Arts Building (Room H106 ) as CSU's Graphic Design Program and Professor Roberto Muntoreanu host the next NoCo Marketing Mixer on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Come enjoy complimentary light bites, beverages and GREAT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS! If you have …

Your writing is a fingerprint: AI doesn’t have one (neither do serial killers)

Rockwell Hall North 638 S Sherwood St, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

This workshop will use basic principles of writing to help you understand AI as a writing tool. Technology can support our writing but can't replace our input or our understanding of what to do with the output. In this session, you'll learn to effectively use technology for the writing that you do--email, newsletters, marketing material, …

$35

MEET ME AT THE MUSEUM: IMPROV FOR CREATIVITY AND AUTHENTICITY

Museum of Art Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins

Want some laughter, learning, and lagers? Look no further…  The Museum of Art l Fort Collins is running a unique community experience: – Tons of games and exercises to unlock authentic creativity – Up to 29 other open-minded, positive people to meet – 2 free passes to the MoA’s MASKS exhibit – 2 hours of …

$30

Innovation After Hours – Fort Collins May 16th

Innosphere Ventures 320 E Vine Dr #101, Fort Collins, CO, United States

Innovation After Hours: Life Sciences Thursday, May 16th 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Location: Innosphere, 320 East Vine Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Registration required. We look forward to hosting you! Panel Members: Burst Diagnostics – Chuck Henry RedDrop- Kris Buchanan PhotonPharma- Alan Rudolph Join us on May 16th for an evening of exploration into the vibrant Life Sciences …

Greeley Lead Lunch and Learn: Mental Wellness Through Change with Chrysta Bairre

LINC Library 501 8th Ave, Greeley

Navigating change and transition can impact your mental health. During these times, most of us need additional ways to deal with the extra mental stress. In this lunch and learn, you'll learn: - When to increase individual resourcing for mental wellness - How to identify when mental health is declining - Strategies to improve individual …

Understanding SaaS Valuation in 2024: Key Drivers and Market Dynamics

Innosphere Ventures 320 E Vine Dr #101, Fort Collins, CO, United States

Join us for an in-person Lunch & Learn by Dan Pellegrino, Forbes Partners on Tuesday, May 21st at Innosphere in Fort Collins. Explore the critical factors driving valuations in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry with our in-depth analysis of market trends and key value drivers. This presentation will delve into how subscription model innovations, integration strategies, and a focus on …

2025 Kick Off & Open House @ the Lyric

As we look ahead, you’re invited to share your ideas for our 2025 event. Please join us at our 2025 Kick Off and Open House. This gathering isn’t just about us; it’s an opportunity to co-create next year’s event and learn about ways to get involved. Event Details: When: May 22, 11:30am - 1:30pmWhere: The …

Fort Collins AI Networking and Discussion Series

Avogadro's Number 605 S Mason St, Fort Collins

Join us for the Fort Collins AI Networking and Discussion Series! This event is your chance to connect with fellow AI enthusiasts, share ideas, and learn from each other. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome! The event will be held at Avogadro's Number (back patio), so come ready to mingle, discuss the latest trends …

Lead Lunch and Learn: Profit with Soul-Making the Money You Deserve with Alison Proffit

Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce 225 S Meldrum St, Fort Collins

Money is a topic that can be complex for many people, especially in business where you're the one setting pricing. Even if you're doing work you love and getting paid for it, if your pricing isn't right, there's still going to be that voice in your head that says "your gifts have a higher value …

Navigating Change with Confidence and Peace

Primrose Studio Reservoir Ridge Natural Area, 4300 Michaud Ln, Fort Collins

A one-day retreat for mission driven leaders navigating change. Imagine if you were equipped with a roadmap & compass that is an authentic reflection of what matters most to you; so that you can navigate this next chapter of your journey to pursuing your purpose with confidence, peace, & joy. Framework to Change with CALM …

$297

Actually, There ARE Words: A Writing Workshop for Life’s Disruptions

Blue Moose Art Gallery South College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

In this interactive workshop, you will use wordplay, poetry, and writing prompts to practice putting words to your difficult experiences of loss, transition, or disruption. Designed for all writing skill levels, we will build on the basics and tap into creative expression.

$40.00

Lead Lunch and Learn: Reclaiming Financial Power & Control with Cora Lee Poole

Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce 225 S Meldrum St, Fort Collins

Join us for a lunchtime educational workshop. Meet empowered professional women like you and grow personally and professionally at this dynamic educational event! This session will explore economic abuse so you know when it's happening to you or someone you know so they can reclaim financial power and control.

Free

Reducing Drama in the Workplace [and Everywhere Else]

Foothills Unitarian Church Yorktown Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

WHAT WOULD IT BE LIKE TO EXPERIENCE LESS DRAMA IN YOUR WORKPLACE, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY? Trebuchet Group is excited to partner with Caitlin Walker, author of From Contempt to Curiosity - creating the conditions for groups to collaborate - with clean language and systemic modelling. We will be leading a series of interactive workshops where you …

West Slope Startup Week

Durango, Colorado Durango, Colorado, United States

Built By the Community, For the Community West Slope Startup Week is a celebration of everything entrepreneurial in rural Colorado! We’re part of a global movement: Techstars Startup Weeks are five-day, entrepreneur-led, community events held in cities across the world to showcase the local startup ecosystem through meetups, lectures, discussions, and celebrations. In-person, no-cost, inspirational, …

CLOSING Rooftop Social

desk chair workspace 201 East 4th Street, Loveland, CO, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of summer vibes and breathtaking views at our Annual Summer Rooftop Socials! Join us atop the stunning desk chair workspace in downtown Loveland, CO, as we bring you an experience like no other. As the sun begins to set behind the magnificent Rocky Mountains, our rooftop extravaganza kicks off …

$5.00

CLOSING Rooftop Social

desk chair workspace 201 East 4th Street, Loveland, CO, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of summer vibes and breathtaking views at our Annual Summer Rooftop Socials! Join us atop the stunning desk chair workspace in downtown Loveland, CO, as we bring you an experience like no other. As the sun begins to set behind the magnificent Rocky Mountains, our rooftop extravaganza kicks off …

$10.00

Unstoppable Women’s Business Conference

AIMS Community College West 20th Street, Greeley, Colorado, United States

Empowering Women through business education and encouragement Join us in empowering the Unstoppable Women Entrepreneurs of Northern Colorado. We are excited to bring you a day of education and encouragement. Listen to inspirational women presenters explore what makes an entrepreneur unstoppable. 2024 Theme All In! Early Bird Registration Now Open!   Keynote Speaker: “Tenacity: Developing …

$100

Thinkerfest presented by LoCo Think Tank

The Warehouse Business Accelerator 815 14th Street SW, Suite C250, Loveland, CO, United States

Thursday, October 17   ThinkerFest is designed for the owners and key leaders of small to mid-sized businesses in Northern Colorado, and will feature optional tracks and 7 topical experts! There will be ample networking opportunities, continental breakfast and catered lunch, a free sample of a LoCo chapter meeting, plus a happy hour with heavy appetizers …

$297

AI and The Performing/Media Arts: Pros and Cons

Center for Creativity Mathews Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Join us for a helpful Creative Business After Hours event! This session is tailored for performers and media artists, i.e. musicians, actors, singers, voice actors, comedians, dancers, and filmmakers. Are you curious about Artificial Intelligence and how that affects your art? This session will focus on both the ways that AI can be used for …

Free
Event Series 1 Million Cups

1 Million Cups – Weekly Coffee and Community

The Venture Lounge at CSU Institute for Entrepreneurship 638 S Sherwood St, Fort Collins, CO, United States

1 Million Cups - Fort Collins is the quintessential Fort Collins event for local entrepreneurs to learn and grow together. Every Wednesday, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. All are welcome. Meetings are hybrid. Join us in person: CSU, Rockwell Hall North, 638 S Sherwood St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA (The …

Women’s Investor Network: “Ask an Angel” – Angel Investing Demystified

Visit Fort Collins Old Town Square 7, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

The Women Investors Network (WIN), City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office and Larimer SBDC invite you to join us for our next networking and education event focused on women investors. This event is open to all investors, so please bring a friend or colleague! Men welcomed too. The more diverse our investor community, the …

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