"There must be something in the water." Southwest Colorado is a hot bed of entrepreneurship. Why? In this episode of Common Air, Heather Otter of Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs (SCAPE) and Turner Wyatt of SmallCapital join the conversation to offer a look into the entrepreneurial spirit of the region and the role small, local businesses play in supporting community wellbeing.
The conversation explores the landscape of entrepreneurship in Southwest Colorado and what makes it distinct, including strong partnerships, passion, and a desire to contribute to the greater good. Heather and Turner also reflect on bigger ideas like employee ownership and social investment to build capacity for small business. Tune in to learn how these approaches can help address current wealth inequalities while strengthening local economies.
Learn more about SCAPE and their work supporting start-up businesses: www.goscape.org
Learn more about SmallCapital and employee ownership models: smallcapital.org
