WE Gather Business Accelerator Series- A Monthly Business Series

Craft Your Path: Engage with ‘WE Gather – A Monthly Business Accelerator Series

After years of hosting the Power of WE Conference, the Central Mountain SBDC decided to transition to the WE Gather Series, a new format that enables more interaction and deeper connections with attendees throughout the year.

This heart-centered, eight-month program is designed to amplify Purpose + People + Profit, offering entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders the tools and community they need to thrive both professionally and personally. This change also allows for a more focused accelerator-style model, providing business owners and nonprofit leaders with the tools and resources they need to grow and prosper while balancing their personal development and fulfillment.

What is WE Gather?

The WE Gather Series replaces the annual conference with monthly Thursday morning, three-hour workshops designed to deliver deeper connections, actionable insights, sustained support throughout the year and access to a no-cost, confidential advisor team.
Held at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds in Salida, each session focuses on a crucial area of business and personal growth, such as:

Purpose-driven leadership
Profit strategies and access to funding
Modernization and technology
Reinvention and resilience

Each workshop will also include their signature People Story features, interactive exercises, and time to network with like-minded people.

We Gather Series is supported by Platinum Sponsor High Country Bank.

Dates & Themes for 2025:

Jan 30: WE Gather with PURPOSE
Feb 27: WE Gather with PROFIT
Mar 27: WE Gather with MODERNIZATION
Apr 24: WE Gather with REINVENTION
May 22: WE Gather with FUNDING + Expo
Jun 12: WE Gather with WHOLE HEALTH + Expo
Aug 21: WE Gather with COURAGEOUS RESILIENCE
Sep 25: WE Gather with CREATIVE PIVOTS + Expo (Open to the public)

Why WE Gather?
This new format offers more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Think of it as an accelerator program spread over eight months, providing actionable strategies and ongoing support to help you thrive.
Plus, three sessions feature afternoon Expos, where you can connect with invaluable resources:
– Funding Expo (May): Meet funders and explore financing options.
– Whole Health Expo (June): Discover services for personal and professional well-being
– Local People Owned Business Showcase (September): Celebrate people-owned businesses and innovative ideas and sell your products and services to the public and WE Gather attendees

If you’d like to participate in one or more of these Expos as a vendor or sponsor, let the Central Mountain SBDC know.

Sign Up Today

They’d love to see you at this exciting new chapter of the Power of WE legacy beginning in January 2025.
Join them for the full series ($200 + save $32!) or pick individual sessions ($29 each) that align with your goals.

Register for WE Gather 2025 Series Kicking Off in January 2025! Click HERE to get started.