Launch Denver Fall 2024 - Free 10-week Business Startup workshop

JOIN LAUNCH DENVER!
FREE 10-WEEK BUSINESS STARTUP WORKSHOP

Because we know how important it is for you to succeed in business, let us help guide you through the startup process.

Launch Denver is a 10-week Business Startup workshop that is free for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. The program is designed to guide you through the process of entrepreneurship, starting and growing a business. This powerful program is taught by a variety of professors, alumni and community partners, including The World Trade Center Denver.

  • Who is invited? Open to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
  • Perks to joining? Business coaching, networking with other entrepreneurs, turning your passion into profits.
  • How is it structured? 10-week workshop, 2-hour classes, Wednesdays, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm A combination of in-person and on Zoom

Please join us for the Spring 2026 cohort of Launch Denver!  Application Deadline is February 11th!

If you are interested in joining us, please complete this application so that we learn about you and your business:

http://bit.ly/3VdknJZ

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Spring 2026 Schedule (subject to change)

1: FEB 18—Orientation, Guest Entrepreneur,  Begin Fundamentals of Starting a Business, (in person room AD230 and zoom)
2: FEB 25—Goal Setting, Vision & Mission, SWOT, Market & Competitive Research using IBIS World
3: MAR 4—Branding Strategy & Digital Transformation with Jay Kuewa (Zoom).
4: MAR 11—Business Structure, Strategic Marketing Plan, Website & SEO (Zoom)
5: MAR 18—Money as Your Business Partner workshop
NO CLASS MAR 25—Spring Break
6: APR 1—Organizational plan, Funding Your Business, Financial Forecasting, Key costs & streams of revenue (Zoom)
7: APR 8—Financial Feasibility Adjustments (in-person room AD230 and Zoom)
8: APR 15—Legal & Insurance Concerns with Naomi Stokeld (Zoom)
9: APR 22—Promotion & Social Media Strategy, Pitch Presentation Preparation (Zoom)
10: APR 29—Pitch Presentations and Graduation Ceremony (in person room AD230 and Zoom)

If you have any questions about the program, contact Becky Prater at [email protected]

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