by Bryan Wachs | May 5, 2022 | News
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...
by Kayleen | Jul 26, 2021 | News
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...
by Kayleen | May 18, 2021 | News
A startup business cannot survive in a vacuum, it requires an elaborate network of resources and support to grow and thrive. Certain communities have done an excellent job of creating supportive ecosystems in which startup companies can launch, grow, and thrive. Areas...
by Kayleen | Apr 13, 2021 | News
Colorado’s west slope is an incredibly special place dotted with small towns and filled with abundant recreational opportunities. For decades it has been known as an oasis for mountain bikers, river rafters, campers, runners, and adventurers of all types, but over the...
by Mara Hardy | Jul 30, 2020 | News
Blog post written by Angela Koukoulas, GJEP intern, West Slope Startup Week Organizer, and Colorado Mesa University student (graduation date 2021) I think it can go without explanation, that 2020 has felt like a baseball bat to the knees. Each day has an absurd...
by Kayleen | Jun 29, 2020 | News
Blog post written by Kayleen Cohen, founder of Mtn. Dog Media and Communications Track Captain for West Slope Startup Week With more than 70 events happening throughout the month of July, are you wondering how to navigate them all and plan your schedule? We’ve...