by Monica Mendoza Published: January 6,2012
Tags: Entrepreneurism, entrepreneurs
The entrepreneurial landscape in Colorado Springs appears to be on the verge of change with local business leaders tearing down walls, sharing information and pledging to build a city with a national reputation for budding entrepreneurs ... [...]
by Amanda Miller Published: September 26,2011
Tags: charity, entrepreneurs, new business, online marketing
Look out Living Social and Groupon. There’s a new kid in town. The Change Mob will launch its platform Tuesday when it requests $1 donations from Colorado Springs residents to help Restore Innocence, a non-profit organization devoted to rescuing young women from sex trafficking outfits. The organization aims to raise enough money to buy a house [...] [...]
by Monica Mendoza Published: August 5,2011
Tags: entrepreneurs, Investors, JoAnn Schmitz, Peak Venture Group
Peak Venture Group is launching a new program this month that aims to tap into the hearts and spirits of budding entrepreneurs. The group, which has provided mentorship to up-and-coming entrepreneurs since 2000, is hosting a series of “Pitch Nights” – non-threatening nights where people with business, invention or product ideas can come, make a five-minute [...] [...]
by Rebecca Tonn Published: October 16,2009
Tags: Banking and Finance, Dr. Thomas Duening UCCS, entrepreneurs
If you’re unfulfilled at work, stuck on the corporate treadmill or recently lost your job — that doesn’t necessarily mean you should seek out venture capital or start your own business. Investing in entrepreneurs who have “no chance” at success squanders resources and “misdirects human capital,” said Thomas Duening, El Pomar Chair for Business and Entrepreneurship [...] [...]
by Rebecca Tonn Published: July 2,2009
Tags: entrepreneurs, job seekers, Laid Off Camp Colorado Springs, networking
For many people in the Pikes Peak region, the poor economy has hit a little too close to home. Laid Off Camp-COS – a free seminar, job fair and networking event for the unemployed – is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m., July 16 at 1160 Lake Plaza Drive. The event is open to job-seekers, entrepreneurs and [...] [...]
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