Salida Chamber Calendar

Unlock Your Business Potential with Practical, Interactive Learning! Join our hands-on cohort session designed to equip you with the skills to create a comprehensive Lean Canvas business plan. Perfect for entrepreneurs at any stage, whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling an existing business. Attention Chamber members! Please use code "Salida23" for a $10 discount on this incredible workshop taking place in Salida on September 23! Speaker(s): Jamie Billesbach, Center Director – With over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur and consultant supporting entrepreneurs, Jamie has been instrumental in operational business expansion, marketing and product brand development/positioning. She excels in assisting clients from the retail, online, specialty and service sectors, among others. Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, brand positioning, product assortments and scaling, training, and special events significantly benefiting small businesses and non-profits globally. Through her professional journey, Jamie has established herself as a leader capable of navigating the complexities of business growth and innovation. Her approach is holistic, integrating personal interests with professional expertise to foster environments that encourage both economic development and personal fulfillment. Co-Sponsor(s): Lake County Please bring a notepad, laptop or cell phone.

Discover opportunities at our Workforce Center Open House! Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, build valuable connections, or seek business services, this event is your gateway to success. Open to all local employers and business owners. Join us and take the first step towards your future.

Come out for Queer Happy Hour at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

Salida Songbirds Present: There's a Song for That - as part of the Salida Theater Festival Salida 23rd, 24th & 30th The Salida Songbirds are three childhood friends who grew up, left home and each followed a career on the stage. Every now and then they get together and have a good ole gabfest. As old friends are wont to do, they are not shy about calling each other out. In There’s a Song for That we follow the arc of their lives and loves through songs that capture each moment of surprise, or angst, or hope and how that changed them. And, of course, like all musicals, there’s a happy ending.  

Unlock Your Business Potential with Practical, Interactive Learning! Join our hands-on cohort session designed to equip you with the skills to create a comprehensive Lean Canvas business plan. Perfect for entrepreneurs at any stage, whether you're launching a new venture or scaling an existing business. Speaker(s): Jamie Billesbach, Center Director - With over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur and consultant supporting entrepreneurs, Jamie has been instrumental in operational business expansion, marketing and product brand development/positioning. She excels in assisting clients from the retail, online, specialty and service sectors, among others. Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, brand positioning, product assortments and scaling, training, and special events significantly benefiting small businesses and non-profits globally. Through her professional journey, Jamie has established herself as a leader capable of navigating the complexities of business growth and innovation. Her approach is holistic, integrating personal interests with professional expertise to foster environments that encourage both economic development and personal fulfillment. Co-Sponsor(s): Lake County Please bring a notepad, laptop or cell phone.

Unlock the power of Excel and Google Sheets to streamline your business finances with our hands-on workshop designed specifically for business owners and managers. This session covers essential spreadsheet skills, from data entry and basic formulas to creating financial reports and budgeting tools. Learn how to efficiently organize, analyze, and present your financial data, enabling better decision-making and improved financial oversight. Whether you're new to these tools or looking to refresh your knowledge, this workshop provides practical techniques and real-world examples to enhance your financial management capabilities. Join us to gain the confidence and skills needed to optimize your business operations using Excel and Google Sheets.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County 2024 Great Futures Gala September 25th, 2024 at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Pavilion This year's gala will feature dinner, a live auction, words from a Club kid leader, and entertainment by Denver Dueling Pianos! All proceeds benefit the 1,000 kids served by BGCCC each year. Tickets on sale through BGCCHAFFEE.ORG in August.

Come laugh at Comedy Night at Tres Litros Beer Co!

REALTORS of Central Colorado (ROCC) is hosting a homebuyer workshop on September 26, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Poncha Springs Town Hall. This event is free with no obligation, and we will be serving a light dinner. Our goal is to provide information on the processes of homeownership to our community. Here is the link to the registration page: https://members.rocc.realtor/calendar/Details/free-homebuyers-workshop-poncha-springs-1127925?sourceTypeId=Hub    

Join us for a free community lecture about end-of-life options presented by Barbara Morris, MD. Barbara is a fierce defender of every Coloradan's right to patient-centered end-of-life care with equal access to all legal options. In her consulting practice, she works with patients and families to understand their care management and end of life needs. She is proud to be a founding members of End of Life Options Colorado Board of Directors. This event will take place September 27th, 10-11:30am, at Colorado Mountain College's Salida Campus, 349 E 9th St. For questions contact Molly Bischoff.

Voice for the Actor with Creede Repertory Theatre 1-2PM REGISTER Stage Combat Techniques and safety information for actors and directors with Tina Graman 2:15-3:15PM REGISTER Viewpoints Movement and acting technique with Liz Dunn 3:30-4:30 PM REGISTER

Come out for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Tres Litros Beer Co. by MoChampipple!

Saturday, Sept 28 Scout Hut Clowning 101 with Jennifer Dempsey 1-2PM REGISTER Introduction to Improv with Garrison Garcia 2:15-3:15PM REGISTER Introduction to Acting and Auditioning with Jan Justis 2:30-4:30PM REGISTER

Come out for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Tres Litros Beer Co. by Big Horn!

Presented by Act One Productions and Theatrix USA as Part of the Salida Theater Festival

Unlock Your Business Potential with Practical, Interactive Learning! Join our hands-on cohort session designed to equip you with the skills to create a comprehensive Lean Canvas business plan. Perfect for entrepreneurs at any stage, whether you're launching a new venture or scaling an existing business. Objective: Gain the expertise to craft a focused, actionable business plan using the Lean Canvas model in just 3 hours, with additional no-cost one-on-one expert consulting to assist you with your unique business plan. What You'll Learn: Introduction to Lean Canvas: Understand the benefits and applications for both startups and scaling businesses, a process you can use at all stages of your business journey or lifecycle. Defining Purpose and Why: Articulate your business purpose, cause, or belief—the very reason your organization exists—which can unfold your mission statement. Identifying Target Customers: Create detailed customer personas and understand their needs and behaviors. Problem-Solution Fit: Identify the problems your business addresses and develop effective solutions for your customers. Unique Value Proposition: Learn how to differentiate your business from competitors with a strong value proposition. Identifying Marketing Channels: Determine the most effective ways to reach your target customers. Key Partners: Identify crucial partners and alliances that will support your business. Revenue Streams: Explore different ways to generate income and define your pricing strategy. Key Expenses: Understand the major costs associated with running your business. Affinity Mapping and Hypothesis Testing: Organize ideas and test hypotheses rapidly. Peer Collaboration and Feedback: Engage in group discussions and refine your Lean Canvas with peer feedback. Outcomes: A complete understanding of the Lean Canvas business plan process tailored to your business. A clear understanding of your business purpose and target customers. Defined problems, solutions, and unique value propositions for your business. Identified marketing channels, key partners, revenue streams, and major expenses. A solid plan to help you start, scale, or grow your business using this management tool. Preparedness for lending, grant outreach, and team acceptance. Projections and/or revenue and expense items to then be put into a Proforma. Don't miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level. Secure your spot today! And join us for Part 2 of the Lean Business Blueprint Process: Finance Sense - Understanding Financial Statements + Proformas.