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Enriching Diversity: The Latine Program at West Slope Startup Week
Diversity is a cornerstone of innovation and economic growth. This year, we're excited to announce a dedicated Latine Program as part of West Slope Startup Week. Thanks to program lead Olivia de Pablo, this is the second year that we are offering bilingual programming...
Connect, Collaborate, and Thrive at West Slope Startup Week
West Slope Startup Week (WSSW) brings together entrepreneurs from across the region, creating a unique opportunity for concentrated networking, collaboration, and innovation. Now in its sixth year and second time hosted in the startup-friendly Durango, WSSW offers a...
West Slope Startup Week to be held in Durango, CO – August 19 – 23, 2024
Durango, Colorado – The West Slope Startup Week is set to return next year from August 19 – 23, 2024. This week-long event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, makers, techies, and more to connect, learn, and collaborate. With over 60...
The Art of the Strategic Alliance for Rural Service Providers
As we recognize the growing impact of micro businesses and their essential role in rural economies, West Slope Startup Week has dedicated a special session to micro business owners, spearheaded by two passionate leaders in the community: Celeste Herron, WSSW Program...
How WSSW Has Evolved to Serve More Rural Entrepreneurs
This story was originally published on StartupColorado.org, written by Khara Wolf, West Slope Startup Week (WSSW) is on the move! This free week-long event for entrepreneurs and small business owners is relocating from Grand Junction to the rural startup hub of...
West Slope Startup Week to Be Held in Durango, Colorado August 21 – 25, 2023
Durango, Colorado – The West Slope Startup Week is set to return this year from August 21 – 25, 2023. This week-long event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, makers, techies, and more to connect, learn, and collaborate. With over 40...
Greater Colorado Pitch Series 2022
Watch the 2022 Greater Colorado Pitch Series.
West Slope Startup Week 2022 Recap
Highlights from 2022 West Slope Startup Week There is so much to celebrate from the fourth annual West Slope Startup Week event! Firstly, a huge thank you to all of our sponsors, participants, and organizers. Let's take a look at what made West Slope Startup Week 2022...
West Slope Manufacturing Business Born out of Startup Week
By Danny Shanahan Grand Junction company, Quikrstuff, has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 Colorado Companies To Watch (CCTW) award after two years of rapid growth. Despite launching at the onset of the pandemic, Quikrstuff’s flagship bike rack has proven...
2021 West Slope Startup Week Recap
West Slope Startup Week 2021 is officially in the rearview mirror and there are so many incredible things to look back on! More than 500 participants from Colorado’s western slope joined for 60+ virtual and in-person sessions. So far the feedback has been positive and...
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