StartUp to ScaleUp

Join us on Friday, September 10th (Happy Hour and Networking from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Livery) and Saturday, September 11th (Workshop from 8 - 4 p.m. at the Norwood Library) for this in-person and interactive event with CU Boulder. StartUp to ScaleUp is an interactive certificate course taught by experts from the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder. This event is for anyone interested in launching a business or growing an existing business. Government officials and non-profit leaders seeking to help innovate their organizations are also welcome.

Participants will leave with an understanding of how to build and grow their concepts. The program takes learned outcomes from the University of Colorado's Demystifying Entrepreneurship course and shifts from developing a successful startup toward organizational growth and advancement.

What past participants say about the program:

"This was truly a valuable and engaging day. The content was bite-sized enough to satisfy everyone from idea stage to ongoing concern." NE CO participant

"The vision for my business is possible! And I learned how to make it happen" SE CO participant

Learning Objectives:

• Test the viability, readiness and evaluation process of your idea
• Develop growth and marketing strategies to further your concept
• Recognize the process for scaleup finance and funding
• Establish an understanding for a necessary small business infrastructure including: Human Resources, Systems & Processes, Automation and In-house/ Contract Evaluation

Benefits:

• Receive tips and tricks for scaling up and stumbling less
• Understand how to advance your concept to the "next level"
• Learn how to think, feel, and act like a true "ScaleUp Superstar"

Location:

Friday (6-8 p.m.): The Livery, 1555 Summit St, Norwood, CO 81325 (Happy hour and food, networking)

Saturday (8-4 p.m.): The Lone Cone Library, 1455 S Pinion St, Norwood, CO 81423 (Workshop, breakfast and lunch provided)

Participants:

• Anyone interested in building and growing their existing small business
• Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to learn how to scale and grow their venture model
• Local leaders wanting to learn additional innovation tools

Cost:

The registration fee for the event is $50. A limited number of scholarships are available for the event. If you are interested in a scholarship, please email Bonnie Watson (bonnie.watson.colorado@gmail.com) and share a bit about your business concept and how a scholarship would be beneficial to you. Bonnie will will review your request and confirm attendance.

Contact:

Bonnie Watson

bonnie.watson.colorado@gmail.com

720-393-9911