Shelley Russell standing infront of water

Shelley Russell: COventure Forward Entrepreneur

May 3, 2022

Shelley Russell has been working as a personal trainer since 1996. Two years ago she founded ZONAFIT to make workouts more simple, convenient, and enjoyable. “Whether you are at work, traveling, or simply want to work out at home, ZONAFIT will meet all of your fitness needs! Virtual classes offer...

Chelsea Hackett dressed as a butterfly at a community event

Chelsea Hackett: COventure Forward Entrepreneur

May 3, 2022

“Vocal Empowerment is the ability to express yourself the way you want to in any context.” Chelsea Hackett co-founded SPEAK , a non-profit with the mission of supporting young women in using their voices for self and civic advocacy. They have been running programs since 2012 and were formally established...

Sarah Lurie fixing a dress for a bride

Sarah Lurie: COventure Forward Entrepreneur

May 3, 2022

When you ask people what has been the best day of their life, a likely answer is their wedding day. Trying to plan that day is a monumental task. This is why Sarah Lurie created Delilah Wedding & Event Planning , based in «Ƶ. “Weddings are more than just a...

Event Spotlight: Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop Series

Event Spotlight: Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop Series

April 27, 2022

Mark your calendars… the Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop Series by the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship is coming to town! Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop Series Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshops are interactive certificate courses hosted across Colorado. The series is designed for those launching their own business, looking to improve an existing business, and...

Community Spotlight: Mariana Cevallos- Alluvia Packraft

Community Spotlight: Mariana Cevallos- Alluvia Packraft

April 20, 2022

Meet Mariana Cevallos , Founder and CEO of Alluvia Packraft , makers of lightweight, packable, inflatable boats suitable for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Originally from Lima, Peru, Mariana moved to Colorado in 2015, where she instantly fell in love with the local nature and outdoor activities. When Mariana began packrafting with...

Community Spotlight: Olivia Pedersen - Sustaio

Community Spotlight Update: Olivia Pedersen - Sustaio

April 13, 2022

The Deming Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to share an update on former spotlight feature , Olivia Pedersen! Olivia Pedersen is the Founder & CEO of Sustaio , a platform that empowers individuals to achieve a sustainable lifestyle with a Sustaio Score. Sustaio Sustaio is a business-to-business-to-consumer company using...

Deming Event Spotlight - Startups & Sandwiches

Deming Event Spotlight - Startups & Sandwiches

April 6, 2022

Introducing Startups & Sandwiches hosted by the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship ! Startups & Sandwiches provides students with an opportunity to network with seasoned entrepreneurs, while enjoying some of the finest sandwiches «Ƶ has to offer…for free! Startups & Sandwiches Startups & Sandwiches occurs once a month during the...

Aaron Friedland and friend posing in front of a rocky structure on a hike.

Aaron Friedland: COventure Forward Entrepreneur

April 5, 2022

You’ve undoubtedly heard of the rising trend of campervans as an alternative to living in a house or apartment. What you may not know is how expensive these vans are to obtain; a fully-equipped campervan can cost upwards of $100,000. This is why Aaron Friedland started Oasis Campervans , which...

Eboni Freeman in business professional attire

Eboni Freeman: COventure Forward Mentor

April 5, 2022

An absolute powerhouse in the «Ƶ community, Eboni is Vice-Chair of the Arts & Culture Commission and Senior Director of Programs at «Ƶ’s Watson Institute. She also hosts her own creative studio and podcast Wonder Stars of the Universe , “built on creative exploration at the vortex of art, design,...

Community Spotlight: Roger Hosea - DocuPots

Community Spotlight: Roger Hosea - DocuPots

March 30, 2022

Meet Roger Hosea , a former Rural Colorado Workshop Series attendee and founder of DocuPots! DocuPots are biodegradable planting pots made entirely out of paper. Roger was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Colorado State University with a Science and Natural Resources degree in 1982. Roger spent...

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