Jul 10, 2020 Blog

Creating the Space for Entrepreneurs to Do What They Do Best

When barriers in life muddy our vision, it can be hard to see our own potential. Braxton Lee Belving joined our new Pivot Accelerator...
Jul 2, 2020 Blog

Small Businesses Will Lead the Recovery, but They Need Support

Across Colorado, in our bigger cities and our smaller rural and mountain towns, small businesses sit at the heart of the...
Jun 19, 2020 Blog - Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur Spotlight: Danette Hollowell

OWNER OF STICKY DRIP WAFFLES Danette Hollowell, 37, loved working as an advocate and lactation counselor for low-income pregnant women...
Jun 12, 2020 Blog

Equity in Business Ownership Is a Foundation for a Strong Economy for All

The racial inequities that continue to plague our country are not confined to criminal justice, education, housing, and health; they're...
May 22, 2020 Blog

How Volunteers Increase Relevance and Impact at RMMFI

"Even after a long career in business, I never realized how valuable my skills were until I came to RMMFI." That's a sentiment we hear...
Mar 18, 2020 Blog

COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

RMMFI wants to support our entrepreneurs as best we can during these challenging times. We know there's a lot of information getting...
Mar 6, 2019 Blog

Mentoring, Microfinance, & a Partnership

A few years ago, Vandy Van Wagener was looking for a new volunteer opportunity, so he did a simple Google search on mentoring and...
Feb 7, 2019 Blog - Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur Spotlight: Kerry Humphrey

OWNER OF PEARL STREET LIGHTS "I needed someone to believe in me when I didn’t believe in myself." Kerry Humphrey has discovered...
Jul 10, 2018 Blog

Volunteer Highlight: Duncan Shepherd

Meet Duncan Shepherd! Duncan founded an independent oil and gas producing company in 1990 that has survived through many of the sector’s...