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Top-down view of a modern workspace with a white desk showcased like it’s ready for a blog post. On the desk are a laptop, a smartphone, water bottle, coffee cup, notebooks, and various office supplies. The floor beneath features a geometric pattern with multi-colored lines intersecting.
Five smiling people stand indoors holding certificates that read “Thrive Business Accelerator.” They are dressed in colorful, professional clothing and stand in front of a green and beige wall with plants and a "Space to Grow" sign.
Thrive Business Accelerator Capstone Presentation & Graduation Celebration
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A diverse group of people seated in a bright room, clapping and cheering, as they celebrate a successful business launch. Some are taking photos with their phones. Art and photographs decorate the walls, enhancing the atmosphere which is joyful and lively.
Denver Metro Boot Camp Graduation
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A virtual meeting with 16 participants in individual windows, showcasing a diverse community. Each window features different backgrounds like nature, a truck, and home settings. Sprinkled with youth creativity, the meeting interface displays the time and date at the bottom.
Small Business Majority and Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute host Colorado Inclusive Small Business Roundtable
Small Business Majority and Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) convened an Inclusive Small Business Roundtable on December 4 with Colorado policymakers and agency leaders and a group of diverse small business owners ahead of the upcoming 2025 legislative session.
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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 Programs Now Statewide in English and Spanish
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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A person waves a checkered flag to start the Skatebox Derby Race on a sunny day. Young children are seated in colorful soapbox cars, showcasing youth creativity, while adults in striped jerseys stand nearby. Spectators can be seen in the background with houses and trees surrounding the street, creating a vibrant community atmosphere.
2nd Annual Skatebox Derby Race highlights community, youth creativity in Trinidad
We Are Southern Colorado and it was race day on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Trinidad as the SOCO Clubhouse 2nd Annual Skatebox Derby Race took place.
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A person wearing a cowboy hat and plaid shirt is sitting behind a table displaying various Western-themed items, including boots, fringed leather accessories, shirts, and jewelry. Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute, there's also a guitar on a stand and a Rockstar Energy Drinks fridge in the background.
RMMFI celebrates anniversary and graduates
Approximately 40 people attended the Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Institute (RMMFI) ribbon cutting celebrating its anniversary and its area 14 graduates on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Ruby Rose Bakery in Hooper.
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A diverse group of people stands together in a room for a group photo, smiling at the camera. Some are standing while others are sitting on chairs. The background features a projector screen and wooden walls with stone accents, indicating the friendly and cheerful atmosphere of the Propeller Community Partner event.
Propeller Community Partner Feature: Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute
Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute (RMMFI) – Empowering local entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and support needed to turn dreams into thriving businesses.
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