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Upcoming Workshops
List of upcoming in-person and virtual workshopsWorkshop Tracks
A set course of workshops based on a specific area of needOn-Demand Webinar Library
Library of past live-stream webinarsPrograms
Start Up Day
Starting a business? Learn & launch your business on Start Up Day!LEADING EDGE™ for Entrepreneurs
A 9-week business development courseLEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers
A 6-six week program for childcare providersLEADING EDGE™ for Transportation
A 9-week course for the highway design and construction industryEastern Plains
Consulting and training for businesses on the eastern plainsCyber: CYA
Consulting and training focusing on all aspects of cyber securitySBDC TechSource
A program focused on commercialization and cybersecurity educationConnect2DOT
Consulting and training for small businesses in the transportation industryVeterans Program
Consulting and training for veterans and their familiesSouthern Colorado Mental Health Business Partnership
Help for businesses to identify and build their resiliencyEvents
Small Business Week
April 29 - May 3, 2024Workshops and events designed to educate, celebrate and champion local small businessesSouthern Colorado Construction Forum
June 6, 2024An insider look at upcoming construction projects in the areaBusiness Summit for Childcare Providers
June 29, 2024A professional development event for home and center-based child care providers to help strengthen business practices in an ever changing landscape.Veteran's Small Business Conference
November 1, 2024The state's premier training event for veteran entrepreneurs - Small Business Resources
Consulting
We are excited to provide our free one-one consulting at the High Prairie Library every other Tuesday from 9 am – 2 pm.
Location:
High Prairie Library
7035 Meridian Rd
Peyton, CO 80832
Dates:
- March 15
- March 29
- April 12
- April 26
- May 10
- May 24
Book your time with a consultant below. Topics include cybersecurity, marketing, ecommerce, legal, bookkeeping, start ups and more.
Workshops
Join us for free workshops to support your small business.
4-part e-commerce series: Part 1
Take Your Business Online
Wednesday, April 6
12 – 1:30 pm
High Prairie Library
Brandon Lee, Edison Apps
- Where to start with websites
- Digital assets (URL, social profiles, usernames)
- Importance of consistency
- Top platforms to secure
- Helpful hints and tools
- How to get started
- Digital tools and resources
4-part e-commerce series: Part 2
Website Updates and Modifications
Wednesday, April 13
12 – 1:30 pm
High Prairie Library
Brandon Lee, Edison Apps
- 2 types of websites (interactive and e-commerce)
- Which website is best for your business?
- Website platforms and all the details
- Top 3 considerations for your website to perform well
- Digital tools and resources
4-part e-commerce series: Part 3
Implementing DAAM (Digital Marketing & Advertising)
Wednesday, April 20
12 – 1:30 pm
High Prairie Library
Brandon Lee, Edison Apps
- In-depth discussion of top four tools to include
- How they work together
- How to maximize their results
- Utilize best practices for optimization
- Get traffic to your website easily and cheaply
4-part e-commerce series: Part 4
Analyzing the DATA of Your Web Presence
Monday, April 25
12 – 1:30 pm
High Prairie Library
Brandon Lee, Edison Apps
- Learn the basics of “DATA”
- Digital presence
- Audience engagement
- Tracking behaviors
- Analyzing results
Rural Business Resources: State and Federal Resources to Help Your Business
Friday, May 6
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
High Prairie Library
Tom Monaco, OEDIT
The Rural Opportunity Office at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) supports rural communities across Colorado. Join us to learn about the various state and federal programs and resources available to your rural business community.
Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
Thursday, May 19
12 – 1:30 pm
High Prairie Library
Mackenzie Tamayo, MAC Consulting Corp.
If you want results from your marketing but you don’t have a big marketing budget then this course will be a great place to start! Learn how you can grow your business on a small budget with some simple but powerful tips and tools. Additionally, we will cover some of the basics of creating a marketing plan.