Summit Biz CORE Program
Summit Biz Bootcamp powered by CO.STARTERS CORE
Applications are now open for the Summit Biz Bootcamp, a 9-week business development program that’s powered by CO.STARTERS and brought to you by the Summit Economic Partnership, Summit County’s economic resiliency group.
This is a program developed to help and support new and existing business owners and entrepreneurs with workshops, guest speakers, mentoring, coaching and educational classes. It's an interactive program with hands-on learning and activities. So, get ready to roll up your sleeves and focus on your business.
In order to ensure that all business owners and entrepreneurs have access to this program, we're offering a discounted rate of $50 for the ENTIRE program (the program is valued at $550+) - thanks to the generous support by the Summit Economic Partnership with marketing support from the Summit Chamber.
The program meets weekly on Thursday evenings starting on May 18 (4:30-6:30 pm) and will be primarily virtual with some sessions in person in Summit County.
Sessions will be:
Session #1: Thursday, May 18 (IN PERSON SESSION)
Session #2: Thursday, May 25
Session #3: Thursday, June 1
Session #4; Thursday, June 8
Session #5: Thursday, June 15
Session #6: Thursday, June 22
Session #7: Thursday, June 29
Session #8: Thursday, July 13
Session #9: Thursday, July 20 (IN PERSON SESSION)
Session #10: COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: TBD

WHAT: 9-week business development and growth program
COST: $50 materials fee for the program // $500 value for the program (thanks to our generous supporters and sponsors)
DATES: Thursdays, May 18 - July 20, 2023
TIME: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Primarily virtual sessions with some in-person sessions scheduled
For questions, please reach out to amy.m.kemp@gmail.com.
What am I going to get from this program?
This program will help you:
- Confidently move forward with actionable next steps.
- Adapt in a changing environment.
- Challenge core assumptions.
- Creatively problem solve.
- Find financial stability.
- Tap into a cohort of peers.
- Connect with mentors & advisors.
- Access online content, a physical workbook, and additional resources.
- Receive ongoing support through your local community


Proven Success
Participants of Summit Biz bootcamp programs in the past, benefitted from the programs:
100% Maintained or grew their revenues
100% Gained skills and confidence to adapt their business
53% Improved their financial skills
33% Improved their marketing skills and tactics
The CO.STARTERS programming has been proven to help business owners & entrepreneurs get ‘unstuck’ and accelerate their business growth
Course Details:
The CO.STARTERS Core program is a 9-week, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs and business leaders with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn ideas into action and grow their passion into profits.
Session 1: Knowing Yourself
Session 2: Knowing Your Customer
Session 3: Finding the Right Solution
Session 4: Getting the Relationship Right
Session 5: Building Blocks for Success
Session 6: Structure & Systems/Focusing on the Bottom Line
Session 7: Financial Modeling
Session 8: Planning for Growth
Session 9: Celebration!
Spring 2022 Graduates
Tom Mason
Complete HR Services, LLC
Seth Konkel
EPIC Event Pros
Leslie Walker
Green Lily Events
Erika Donaghy
Erika Donaghy Creative Studio
Winter 2022 Graduates
Virginia (Jenny) Hammock
Minimal Impact
Megan Norton
Crosscut Reclaimed
Michelle Okes
Mtn Kitchen and Cabinetry
Lauren and David Cummings
On the Roam
Lydia Thiel
October 2021 Co.Starters CORE Program Graduates
Julie Koster
Wildflour Kitchen & The Bodhi Project
Shawna Henderson
Breckenridge Mountain Wedding
CO Wedding Rentals
Holly Resignolo
MTN Town Media Productions
Niamh McGoff
Angela Light-Smith
Stuart Smith
Scottish Carpentry
Lauren Kathryn Jefferson
Lauren Jefferson Health and Wellness Consulting
August 2021 Co.Starters CORE Program Graduates
April 2021 Co.Starters CORE Program Graduates
Afsi Felsher
Hormone Health for Women over 40
Angelique Lochridge
Inspired Marketing and Events, LLC
Deirdre Cook
Tropical Threads
Evelyn Becker
Becker's Market
Gwen Ballard
HillStar Management
Jim Owen
Elevation Fitness Colorado
Jon Harrington
Warmbutt
Katy Buhr
Mountain Girl Sewing/Mountain Dog Nanny
Nora Gilbertson
TBD
Patty Belletete
Alpine Activities
Paul Redpath
Innovative Family Dental
Ram Mikulas
SkyGOAT
Thayer Hirsh
HomeCheck
Whitney Smith
Stone Advisors
Fall 2020 ReBuild Graduates
Annie Prentiss
Cowgirl Concierge
Laurie Morocco
Laurie Morocco Consulting
Nathaniel Lewis
Erica Bean
Summer 2020 ReBuild Graduates

Polly ReQua
Bark & Wag
Betty Naftz
Insurance of the Rockies, LLC
Heidi Kumm
Adventure Feet First
Courtney Hampton
Hampton Entertainment
Jill Thornton-Winckler
JP Oils
Erin Young
Red Buffalo Coffee & Tea
Brooke Comai
Climax Jerky Inc.
Karen McCarthy
Elevation Law, Mountain Dreamers
Chris Kaspuri
Kaspo, Inc.
Donald Ghezzi
Matheus Fine Watches
Ciara de los Reyes
Outsider
Katy Boothby
Beat of the Rockies
Lori Gleason
Green Leaf Design, LLC
Sean Goodale
Breckenridge Distillery
Denise Roberts
Lilli's Lighting and Decor
Allison Olenginski
Larson & Anderson Law Firm
Miranda Fisher
Always Mountain Time
Tami Clark
TLC Acupuncture & Natural Medicine
Kimberly Nicoletti
Writer, Editor, Energy Healing
For more information about the program, contact Amy at amy.m.kemp@gmail.com.


