Training Opportunities & Events
Partners in the Outdoors Conference
Offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The Partners in the Outdoors Conference is Colorado's foremost opportunity to cultivate common ground, explore best practices of partnering, and design collaborative solutions with diverse voices and stakeholders to conserve Colorado's outdoor heritage.
SBDC Workshop: Top 10 Items to Consider for Small Business Loans
Develop an solid understanding of what to consider when applying for a small business loan! Nicole Christianson of b:side (formerly Colorado Lending Source) will go through ten considerations for taking on debt, with application tips from a lender perspective. The goal is for every participant to have a better understanding and be more prepared for taking on business debt.
SBDC Workshop: HR Checkup for Small Businesses - Employment Law Basics
This webinar series will provide you with the knowledge of federal and state employment laws that apply to your business including proper pay practices under the Fair Labor Standards Act, compliance standards under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and an overview of civil rights protections.
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
May 2 - 5 | Register here. Registration for the 2022 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship,” is now open. This year’s National Small Business Week Virtual Summit will feature access to federal resources, educational workshops, and networking to help small businesses pivot, grow, and seize new opportunities. The event is free, but registration is required.
NWCCOG Regional Economic Summit
Thursday, May 5 at the Silverthorne Pavilion | 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Register here
Join us for an engaging half day of discussion examining the dynamic forces at play in our mountain communities. Event will be kicked off by Elizabeth Garner, State Demographer setting the tone with demographic and economic trends in the region.
NWCCOG Regional Broadband Summit
Thursday, May 5 at the Silverthorne Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Register here
Join us immediately after the NWCCOG Regional Economic Summit to learn about broadband efforts and accomplishments across the region, gain insights from real community stories from Project THOR partner jurisdictions, and hear from both State and Regional Broadband subject matter experts about plans, funding and opportunities and share your experiences with this team. Our Regional Broadband and Project THOR Work Session will follow at 4:00 p.m. for business and technical conversations. There is no cost for the Regional Broadband Summit and Work session, but registration is required.
Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit
Offered by Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. As we strive to grow and sustain a flourishing outdoor recreation-based economy in Colorado, we are gathering leaders and partners from across the industry to establish and execute our vision for the future. We invite CEOs, government officials, executive directors, entrepreneurs, students, and leaders that represent the full spectrum of the outdoor economy in Colorado to attend this event.
26th Annual Colorado Land Use Law Conference
CLE International's 26th Annual Colorado Land Use Law Conference is taking place at the Clayton Hotel in May. Join colleagues from around the state for a robust discussion of land use and planning issues in Colorado. Earn MCLE, Real Estate, and AICP/CPDP credits.
Colorado Municipal League Annual Conference
June 22-24 in Breckenridge. Registration opens soon! CML's 100th Annual Conference is sure to be one to remember. With over 40 sessions, two keynotes, and a 100th Conference celebrations on Wednesday, you won't want to miss it. See you there!
