Colorado Entreprenurial Scene Exploding
What recession? The Colorado small business economy is vibrant and growing, with a more dynamic mix of industries and sectors than we have seen in decades. From biotech to energy, web 2.0 to nano, and an overriding mindset towards sustainability, there is a counter-cyclical boom in small business growth happening here on the Front Range.
If you want to learn more, you should really come check it out. Here are some of the many ways to connect into this thriving community:
- New Tech Meetup. Hundreds of geeks, entrepreneurs and cool new companies every month.
- Clean Tech Meetup. Cool ideas and innovative solutions for energy, transportation and more.
- Founders Meetup. Entrepreneurs coming together to help create great businesses.
- Colorado Capital Conference. Hosted by the Rockies Venture Club next week, you can meet some of the best up-and-comers across a variety of sectors.
- TechStars. Cool summer program for aspiring web jockeys aspiring to become business people.
- Business Catapult. Online matching service for entrepreneurs and investors. Note: I’m one of four owners here, which makes it even cooler
- Angel Capital Summit. Annual fall investing fair, although their site has not been updated since last fall. Look for more information in coming weeks.
- And there’s more. Much more. Comment here if you’ve got questions, thoughts or other interest in connecting into Colorado’s great entrepreneurial scene.
June 17th, 2008 at 12:54 am
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