Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute

Ready for a fun day filled with local shopping and amazing food? What if we told you there’s a FREE meal and dessert waiting for you at the Sand Dunes Small Business Bazaar on Saturday, September 21st, from 2 - 6pm? If you’ve ever had anything from Angelica at The Ruby Rose, you know how delicious her food is! Join us at The Ruby Rose at Hooper Junction to support incredible San Luis Valley small businesses, enjoy live music from L8gacy, and be part of a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 pm. It’s the perfect way to spend your Saturday! Don’t miss out on this community celebration!

Calling all entrepreneurs in rural New Mexico: Join B:Side Capital + B:Side Fund and RMMFI for an info session on August 20 at 5:30pm to discover funding, resources, and support to start and grow your business. ?? RSVP now to get the Zoom link for this virtual event. ?? https://lnkd.in/gv9KRgec Part of our Colorado community? Please share with any small business owners and entrepreneurs you know in rural New Mexico!

Such a great event ! I can’t wait until next summer’s event with Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute !

???? Celebrating 16 Years of Impact! ???? For the past 16 years, we've been dedicated to helping individuals tap into their unique potential through entrepreneurship. Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone and the amazing journeys of our RMMFI entrepreneurs! ??? Tickets are still available online and will be available at the door. Come out and support RMMFI's mission by purchasing a Summer Social ticket, participating in our silent auction featuring unique items from our entrepreneurs and local businesses, and buying raffle tickets for a chance to win a private catered dinner for 4 from Heirloom Catering. Don't miss out on our commemorative 16th anniversary YETI cups - they're going fast! Get yours along with a raffle entry when you purchase a VIP ticket. Let's make this anniversary a memorable one! ?? A huge thank you to our sponsors who made this event possible: Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo, Community Sponsor Amazon, and Supporting Sponsor Balanceo. #RMMFI #16YearsOfImpact #Entrepreneurship

Want a FREE Yeti tumbler? Head on over to our Instagram for a giveaway and help us celebrate sixteen years of Colorado entrepreneurship!

We’re proud to spotlight our Presenting Sponsor for the RMMFI Summer Social: Wells Fargo. The Colorado economy is powered by small businesses, and Wells Fargo is committed to helping them succeed financially. “Small businesses are the heartbeat of our Colorado communities. They pump life into our neighborhoods, creating vibrant places to live, work, and raise families – and they are crucial to sustaining millions of local jobs,” said Kelly Littrell, Vice President of Philanthropy for Wells Fargo. While economic challenges continue for small businesses in Colorado, Wells Fargo is focused on fostering an inclusive recovery and strengthening the small business sector for the long term. Their goal is to help as many Colorado small businesses as they can with a strong emphasis on supporting the needs faced by diverse small business owners. RMMFI is grateful to Wells Fargo for their support as we work together to create an inclusive small business ecosystem that generates health and prosperity in our Colorado communities. Get your tickets for our 16th anniversary Summer Social event and fundraiser at https://lnkd.in/gC7BYzid.

RMMFI is turning 16! Join us at our 2024 Summer Social to celebrate sixteen years of Colorado entrepreneurship. Experience delicious food, hear inspiring stories, and discover unique products from talented entrepreneurs all over the state. Don't miss this opportunity to support small businesses and be part of RMMFI’s mission to help even more people realize their entrepreneurial dreams. When:?Saturday, August 10, 4-7pm Where:?Comal Denver, 1950 35th Street, Denver, CO 80216 What:?Food, drinks, silent auction, lawn games, raffle prizes, and more! ??? General Admission?Ticket includes:?food, drinks, and access to the event festivities ??? VIP Ticket includes:?food, drinks, access to the event festivities,?1 raffle entry, and an exclusive 16th Year Anniversary RMMFI 16oz Yeti tumbler Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gC7BYzid

Congratulations to the most recent Business Launch Boot Camp graduates from our San Luis Valley/Southwest Colorado site! These entrepreneurs are a driving force in the strength and vibrancy of their communities. A special thank you to First Southwest Community Fund for partnering with us to bring RMMFI's Business Idea Lab and Business Launch Boot Camp programs to rural Colorado. While this cohort marked the end of our formal co-programming partnership, our collaboration and commitment to rural entrepreneurs continues. Here's to a bright future for rural Colorado entrepreneurship!

?? Announcing Our Exciting Partnership with?Eagle?Valley?Community Foundation?? We are thrilled to announce that?Eagle Valley Community Foundation (EVCF)?is RMMFI's first licensing client! EVCF will be using our Business Launch Boot Camp materials to support local entrepreneurs and volunteers through their incredible?Elevar program. Elevar is all about developing leadership skills and creating social impact by investing in emerging Latinx leaders and people of color. To meet EVCF's unique program needs, we've customized our Boot Camp curriculum in some pretty cool ways. It will be delivered over six months, offered in both English and Spanish, and feature a rotating lineup of trainers. This partnership allows us to double our efforts to make entrepreneurship more accessible. We are honored to work with them and grateful for the opportunity to be part of their community. As our consultation team put it, "It's incredibly exciting to kick off this initiative with such a fantastic organization. We look forward to learning from their adaptation and seeing the positive impact our curriculum can have in a different community." This agreement is a testament to the quality and effectiveness of our curriculum and a step towards expanding our reach and impact. Stay tuned for more updates on this partnership and other exciting developments at RMMFI! ?? Interested in exploring how our proven curriculum could support your programs, communities, organizations, and more? Let's connect! Reach out to [email protected] for more information. ??

?? Job Opportunity in Rural New Mexico! ?? RMMFI and B:Side Capital + B:Side Fund are seeking a part-time Outreach Contractor to support our work in rural New Mexico. You'll lead outreach events, build networks, and track progress. Requirements: 20 hrs/week, $2,000/month, travel required. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Start date: July 8, 2024. Interested? Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with "Outreach Contractor" in the subject line. Join us in creating opportunity through entrepreneurship! ?? #JobOpportunity #OutreachContractor #RMMFI #BSide #NewMexico #CommunityImpact #EntrepreneurSupport