WE Gather with CREATIVE PIVOTS + Small Business EXPO: Business Accelerator Series

In a time of shifting economies and evolving customer habits, businesses that creatively pivot can not only survive—but thrive.“WE Gather with Creative Pivots” is a dynamic Business Accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs, makers, and nonprofit leaders turn uncertainty into inspiration. This morning workshop is focused on helping you uncover new revenue streams, align with emerging sales trends, and creatively evolve your offerings to meet the moment. Through hands-on exercises, expert speakers and inspirational insights drawn from thought leaders like Brianna Wiest (The Pivot Year), Angela Lomenzo (Wisdom of Wildly Creative People), and Karen Allen (Stop & Shift), you’ll gain: - Spot sales trends early and shift your strategy in real-time - Fresh tools to explore and develop new products or services - Strategies to offset declining sales with creative, trend-driven pivots - Opportunities to brainstorm and collaborate with other resilient business owners Come ready to rethink your business model, refresh your ideas, and reimagine what’s possible. You’ll leave with actionable insights and renewed confidence to navigate what’s next. Then attend our Afternoon Small Business Expo | Noon – 4:00 PM Open to the public! Discover local talent, shop from small businesses, meet nonprofit supporters, and explore partnership opportunities that fuel regional resilience. Or, sign up as an exhibitor ($50 all-inclusive) to showcase and sell your products or services. Open to ANYONE interested in these topics!

Speaker(s):

Co-Sponsor(s): The 2025 WE Gather Accelerator Series is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and partners: Platinum Sponsors: High Country Bank and CHFA Gold Sponsor: The Minority Business Office of Colorado Office of Economic Development + International Trade (OEDIT) Bronze Sponsor: Western Colorado University Grant Funding: Freeport-McMoRan Grant and our primary grant supporters, including SBA, Chaffee County, Lake County, and Park County Collaborators: Chaffee County Public Health Nonprofit Support: Chaffee County Community Foundation Without this invaluable support, we wouldn’t be able to offer this Business Accelerator Series. Thank you for helping us empower entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders across rural Colorado!

The Colorado SBDC Network is working towards ensuring all of our web content is accessible to all users, including those with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities. Please email sbdc@state.co.us or call 303-860-5881 or Schedule a phone call ONLY if you need to request reasonable accommodations to access the services we provide. Examples of accommodations include: Sign language interpretation for an event, meeting, or appointment; An assistive listening device for an in-person meeting or event; Alternative document formats (such as Braille or large print)

Fee: $ 29.00