On Mon. Aug. 24, Imbibe will host the
Makers Convergence, an event at the McNichols Building (144 W Colfax Ave. in Denver in Civic Center Park), designed to help Colorado’s craftspeople and makers collaborate and network. The conference is themed "Keeping the Spirit" and will focus on strategies to help launch and grow businesses.
"Creativity is alive in Denver right now," says Katie Schulze, co-organizer of the event. "After producing Denver Flea, we were inspired by the small businesses in our city and wanted to create a conference where these businesses could connect in new ways." The conference is presented by Imbibe, Denver Flea, the Denver Office of Economic Development, Denver Handmade Homemade and Warm Cookies of the Revolution.
The conference is aimed at fostering discussions for local artisans, makers and producers. It's targeted towards small business, value-added food producers, hobbyists, business service providers and entrepreneurs.
The conference will have a number of sessions and will feature round tables on business development and sales strategy, marketing and social media and accounting, legal issues and planning. The conference will kick off with a conversation about how local businesses launched and how they keep the founding spirit in their companies.
"Our hope is that our businesses will leave inspired and with tools for next steps in kicking ass at your business," says Sarah Wells, the event's co-organizer.
Sessions at the event will be round table discussions allowing event goers to choose which session will best suit their interests. The event will conclude with an ice-cream social.
Contact Confluence Denver Innovation & Jobs News Editor Chris Meehan with tips and leads for future stories at chris@confluence-denver.com.
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