The 14th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference promises to supply “practical strategies, fresh ideas and valuable connections” for attendees from all industries.
The conference, which is being presented by the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, the Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation and the Durango Chamber of Commerce, is set to take place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6 at the Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
“The Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference is designed for entrepreneurs and business professionals at every stage – from those just getting started to established companies looking to grow and innovate,” the event page read. “... Attendees from all industries – retail, hospitality, agriculture, services, creative enterprises, and beyond – will benefit from expert-led seminars, engaging keynote sessions, and networking with peers and regional leaders.”
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Registration is $85.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities can be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. For more information and to request an accommodation, contact Jordan Noble at jnoble@fortlewis.edu or 903-5424.
For more details and to register, visit www.sbdc.colorado.gov/center-locations/southwest-colorado/southwest-colorado-small-business-conference
Event speakers, presenters and breakout session leaders will include Desert Sun Coffee Roasters owner Zachary Ray, Sandy A. Lane from Durango-based consulting company Sandy A. Lane Consulting, entrepreneur Rich Lindblad and ELK Wealth Builders financial adviser Ellen Kolks, among others.
Breakout sessions and presentations will cover a range of topics, including avoiding burnout, navigating business loans, making it in a small market and using artificial intelligence in practical ways.
“If you’re ready to strengthen your business, expand your skills, and invest in your future, this conference is for you,” the event page read.
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