RMMFI News

Stay informed with the latest news and updates from RMMFI. Explore stories of impact and the milestones we’re achieving together.
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A building with a "Hooper Junction Ruby Rose" sign featuring a red rose logo welcomes visitors in both English and Spanish. Below, a sign reads "Cafe & Micro-Bakery." The structure is white with blue, red, and black lettering, reminiscent of designs seen statewide.
RMMFI is now proudly serving entrepreneurs statewide in both English and Spanish! While our initial expansion into rural Colorado focused on Trinidad, Sterling, and the San Luis Valley, our English and Spanish programs are now open to individuals from anywhere in the state.
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As part of DOLA’s Community Crime Prevention Initiative (CCPI), RMMFI provided educational programming and business grants to formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs in Northeast and Southeast Colorado.
A two-story red brick building with arched windows on the upper floor. The ground level features large windows and doors, one with a sign reading "Emily's Barbershop, Now Open." A large potted plant and sandwich board sign are placed on the sidewalk in front. Nearby, RMMFI is preparing for an office move downtown.
After 7 years, RMMFI is moving to a new office space in downtown Denver! Our team has expanded significantly over the past several years, and we’re excited to be moving into a new home – appropriately named Space to Grow – that will better serve the needs of our staff and our full community.
A diverse group of about 30 people pose for a group photo outside in front of a building, standing and sitting on colorful benches arranged in a semi-circle. Amidst smiles and neutral expressions, they gather to celebrate the milestone of RMMFI's 3-Year Strategic Plan. The weather appears to be cloudy.
With the beginning of our new fiscal year in October, RMMFI will also be starting a new 3-year strategic plan. Based on all the insights we gained, we’ve identified three strategic lenses that will guide our work through September 30, 2027.
Two individuals are seated on a stage in discussion for the "Mayor to Mayor Conversation" during the Closing Plenary Session. A large screen behind them displays the event name and session title. The stage, adorned with warm colors and curtains, hosts Denver leaders and Boston's RMMFI CEO.
At the beginning of June, RMMFI CEO Jessica Sveen participated in the Downtown Denver Partnership (DDP) Urban Exploration trip to Boston, MA. 150 Denver executives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors were brought together to observe and learn about issues both Denver and Boston are facing.
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The RMMFI community is full of business and community leaders, many of whom stepped up and stepped into making their voices heard at the Capitol this past legislative session. RMMFI is proud to highlight what we accomplished through our community’s engagement efforts and to share ten new laws that impact our entrepreneur community.
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From our origins in Denver, RMMFI has grown over the past 16 years to support entrepreneurs across Colorado. Now, in partnership with B:Side Fund, we are excited to cross state lines for the first time and begin supporting entrepreneurs in New Mexico!
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We are thrilled to announce that Eagle Valley Community Foundation (EVCF) is RMMFI's first-ever licensing client. EVCF will use our Business Launch Boot Camp curriculum and materials to support local entrepreneurs and volunteers through their incredible Elevar program.

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