Creating a Business Hub in Your Community (Virtual)

In this workshop, we will focus on how to create a business hub where community members, small business owners, and the entrepreneurship-curious can come together to learn and grow using a variety of library resources ranging from gathering spaces to digital subscriptions. Our model thrives on collaboration and community engagement without burning out existing staff […]

Grants + Loans for Rural Businesses (Virtual)

Have you ever had a great idea and then immediately thought “too bad I don’t have the funding….”? If so, this webinar is for you. We’ll focus on how to find and evaluate funding resources for your business, as well as how to prepare your financials for application and implementation. As a follow up to […]

The Business of Art: Supporting Creative Businesses (Virtual)

Many entrepreneurs struggle with pricing their wares, and this is especially true for those in the creative industries. Whether you’re an artist, community leader, or just want to support the arts, this presentation will discuss how creatives can make a sustainable living from their work. We will present practical strategies artists can use to budget […]

Creating a Compelling Pitch for Rural Businesses (Virtual)

One of the hardest parts of entrepreneurship is creating an effective pitch. It’s one of those tasks that’s somehow never done – today you need to write a sales pitch for Product A in an email, while tomorrow you have to introduce your entire business in two sentences at a networking event. In this conclusion […]

Integrating Online Programming with In-Person Workshops (Virtual)

In today’s increasingly digital world, many communities wonder how to balance the ease of virtual programming with the need for in-person opportunities for connection. During this session, we’ll discuss how online programming can be used as a starting point for in-person programming, along with specific case studies and best practices.Register here: https://share.hsforms.com/1s5Iw4nWyQcW6PdvyuGVw7wnqw3y

IN THE GAME 2025

Greeley, CO, USA

Downtown Colorado, Inc.’s (DCI’s) IN THE GAME Vibrant Downtown Event provides valuable educational opportunities and peer-to-peer exchange for the leaders of Colorado’s communities who are responsible for economic and community development. The event annually features nationally recognized keynotes and Colorado-based speakers with the shared goal of inspiring participants to action. Register Here: https://www.downtowncoloradoinc.org/events/2025-in-the-game-vibrant-downtown-event/

Know Your Resources: What’s Available for Business Owners in Your Community? (Virtual)

This workshop is designed for staff who support small business owners in finding exactly whatthey need to succeed. Participants will learn how to tap into available resources at their hostorganization, local library, and/or Small Business Development Center (SBDC). We will coverspecific technical needs across various industries, highlighting that service providers, creatives,and manufacturers each have unique […]