So you’ve decided to start a business—what happens next? This panel brings together top leaders in Southwest Colorado’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to share what those first steps really look like, and how local support networks can help you move forward.

Through real-world insights and interactive discussion, Jasper Welch (SCAPE mentor and co-founder of DurangoSpace), Jeff DuPont (CEO of the Durango Chamber of Commerce), and Heather Otter (Executive Director of SCAPE) will guide you through what to do after the “aha!” moment. From testing your idea and finding early customers to accessing trusted local resources and avoiding common pitfalls, they’ll map out the early journey with honesty and clarity.

You’ll walk away with:

• Practical steps to move from idea to action

• A better understanding of the local resources available to support entrepreneurs

• Real-world examples of what works—and what doesn’t—in those first phases

• Encouragement and connections to help you take your next step
  
  

Come ready to engage, ask questions, and leave with a clearer sense of how to turn your idea into a thriving business.

This session is free to attend, but registration is required! You can register here: https://tinyurl.com/WSSW25Register