Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and Colorado Gives Day is just around the corner! Your support can make a real impact on small businesses right here in Summit County. 🏔️
We’re working hard to raise $50,000 to continue supporting local businesses and creating valuable programs that help them thrive. Every dollar donated stays in the community, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow, innovate, and succeed.
Let’s come together to invest in Summit County’s future. Donate today and make a difference!
Small Business Saturday is tomorrow! On November 30th, let’s come together to support the local shops and businesses that make Summit County special. Here’s why shopping small makes a BIG impact:
Boosts the Local Economy: For every dollar spent at a small business, a significant portion stays right here in the community.
Creates Jobs: Local businesses provide meaningful jobs and growth opportunities for your neighbors and friends.
Unique Finds: Shop small and discover one-of-a-kind items and personalized service that big-box stores just can't match.
Community Support: Small businesses give back to local causes and events, strengthening the fabric of our community.
Tag where you’re shopping small this Saturday and spread the love for our local businesses.
We’re catching up with our Economic Gardening participant, ButtnSki, and its amazing founder, Kelly! She has been busy making waves in Colorado’s outdoor industry. She was recently selected as a member of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office’s 2024-2025 Advisory Group, where she’ll help shape the future of the outdoor recreation sector by sharing insights and ensuring the industry remains adaptable to diverse needs.
ButtnSki has also achieved a milestone, raising $15,000 through their Kiva loan! This funding will support inventory for the season, day-to-day operations, and exciting upcoming events. We’re so proud to see Kelly and ButtnSki thriving!
Tomorrow, November 27th, is Women-Led Wednesday! 🌟 In the spirit of the holiday season—and all year long—we’re celebrating the incredible women-led businesses that bring innovation, creativity, and passion to our community.
There’s Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, and Giving Tuesday, so why not dedicate a day to supporting women entrepreneurs? This is your reminder to shop, support, and champion women-led businesses this holiday season. Tag your favorite women-led businesses in the comments!
Empowering women where adventure meets sisterhood – we’re excited to introduce Backcountry Beauties, one of our inspiring program participants!
Backcountry Beauties is more than just an app; it’s a community that connects women with shared outdoor passions and encourages meetups that foster connection, empowerment, and adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or just starting out, Backcountry Beauties is creating a space where women can thrive in nature’s embrace.
🚗 We all know (and loathe) I-70 traffic, but TreadShare is here to change that! As a participant in our High Country Tech Growth Challenge, TreadShare is tackling traffic congestion by connecting drivers and riders heading to the same destination. By increasing carpooling, they’re helping to decrease the number of cars on the road, making for a more sustainable and less stressful commute.
We’re excited to have TreadShare in our program and can’t wait to see their continued impact on reducing traffic and emissions in Colorado!
StayLoci is making waves in the midterm rental market, providing seasonal workers and remote professionals with housing solutions that allow them to truly connect with and get to know the communities they travel to.
With the well-known housing challenges here in Summit County, we’re thrilled to have a company like StayLoci working toward creative solutions. Excited to see their journey in our program!
We're excited to highlight Public House, one of our High Country Tech Growth Challenge participants! Public House is transforming the affordable housing application process, making it simple and efficient for both applicants and housing specialists. ✨
Their platform provides intelligent controls to ensure households progress through the application process based on specific requirements, volume, and housing availability. One of their clients is our very own Summit Combined Housing Authority, demonstrating their impact right here in our community!
Meet TubeSift, another innovative participant in our High Country Tech Growth Challenge! Founded by Justin Sardi in 2015, TubeSift was created to solve a major pain point in YouTube advertising. Justin, a video marketing expert, realized there was no efficient way to find and target highly relevant YouTube videos for ad placement—so he built a solution.
With co-founder Ted, they developed a one-of-a-kind tool that takes the manual work out of finding monetized placements for YouTube ads, allowing advertisers to create high-performing campaigns quickly. Today, TubeSift continues to help marketers leverage the massive potential of video advertising with ease.
Excited to see the growth journey ahead for TubeSift and the rest of the cohort!
We’re excited to introduce PHRED Solutions, one of the participants in our High Country Tech Growth Challenge! Based in Breckenridge, PHRED is a problem-solving software company with over 30 years of experience, specializing in root cause analysis that seamlessly integrates into day-to-day operations.
Their team works closely with clients to create tailored solutions, providing valuable data insights from the executive level to the plant floor. By joining the PHRED community, clients gain access to unmatched expertise and tailored support.
Stay tuned to see how PHRED and other participants grow and thrive during this exciting program!
