About three years ago, Jesse Russow wanted to open his own business, using experience gained from years as an entrepreneur and as a traveling roofing salesman. [...]
A search committee is reviewing applicants now for the director’s position at the Small Business Development Center at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The committee hopes to start interviewing candidates in February and name a new director by March, said Venkat Reddy, dean of the UCCS College of Business. Marcella Hurley, who took [...] [...]
Marcella Hurley has left her job as director of the Small Business Development Center at UCCS. Her departure was abrupt, but Venkat Reddy, dean of the College of Business, did not offer details about whether she left voluntarily or was fired. “All I can say is that it did not work out and that Marcella Hurley [...] [...]
Veterans transitioning out of the military are choosing entrepreneurship. And, the Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center wants to help them make the leap from military life to owning their own business. The organization is hosting a two-day workshop for veterans who are interested in starting their own business or expanding their business. “Based on [...] [...]
After five years as director of the Small Business Development Center at UCCS, Matt Barrett is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. The SBDC offers business consulting and training to entrepreneurs. During his tenure, Barrett helped nearly 1,900 entrepreneurs and small business owners. There are more than 1,000 SBDCs in the nation, and 21 in [...] [...]
The Small Business Awards program and luncheon is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2888 S. Circle Drive. The event, presented by the Small Business Development Center and the Better Business Bureau, acknowledges local small businesses and their contributions to the economic well-being of the community. The Small Business Person [...] [...]