BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Mountain Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Mountain Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241017T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Let's Talk Business: Acquisition to Exit/Hablemos de Negocios: De Principio a Fin DESCRIPTION:The Glenwood Springs Chamber and FirstBank present "Let's Talk Business: Acquisition to Exit." Thursday\, October 17\n4-7 p.m.\nMorgridge Commons\, 815 Cooper Ave.\, 2nd Floor\nBilingual Event!Join us\, at "Let's Talk Business: Acquisition to Exit\," where industry professionals and successful business owners will dive into the key stages of acquiring and exiting a business. Our experienced panel will answer pressing questions\, share strategies\, and provide real-world advice to help you navigate these critical transitions.Afterward\, explore a variety of resource booths offering essential tools and support for business growth\, and take advantage of networking opportunities over food and beverages. Whether you're looking to buy\, sell\, or simply learn\, this event is the perfect platform to connect\, learn\, and take your business to the next level.Panelists:Jorge Rojas Lopez - Moderator\nFirstBankJustin Bishop\nBluebird Cafe\nJustin Bishop is the owner of the Bluebird Caf in downtown Glenwood Springs. After acquiring the existing the Bluebird Cafe in 2022\, Bishop has transformed the caf into a hub for community connection\, hosting new events and partnering with local organizations.Gregg Lemkau\nRocky Mountain Pizza Co. and Slope & Hatch\nGregg Lemkau is a former immigration attorney from Chicago\, Illinois. He moved to the Roaring Fork Valley 9 years ago to follow the dream of living in the mountains with his family. He owns and operates Rocky Mountain Pizza Company and Slope and Hatch in Glenwood Springs and is preparing to open another Slope and Hatch in Eagle.Charlie Spickert\nTouchstone Business Advisors\nMr. Spickert is the founder\, President & Managing Broker of Touchstone Business Advisors\, a boutique advisory and business and commercial real estate brokerage firm. Touchstone has brokers covering the state of Colorado\, which have sold hundreds of businesses over the past 21+ years. As a former business owner himself\, Charlie enjoys helping small business buyers and sellers navigate the business acquisition\, financing\, exit planning and selling processes.Joshua Austin\nJCA Management and Good Earth Landscaping & Maintenance\nJosh received his BA (Film Studies) from Columbia University\, where he also played varsity football. Josh then began his career as an Analyst in Morgan Stanley's Investment Banking Division. After finishing his 2-year Analyst stint\, Josh was employed for 3 years as an Associate at Nautic Partners\, which is a $3.0B private equity fund. He then received his MBA from Columbia Business School. Since business school\, Josh has owned and operated his own small holding company JCA Management\, Inc. through which he has acquired businesses in Colorado and Texas.Erin McCuskey\nSmall Business Development Center (SBDC)\nErin McCuskey is the Regional Director for the Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She joined the SBDC after working in HR for both large and small employers in the region in order to focus on the holistic challenges facing area businesses. The SBDC is best known for no-cost business advising and low-cost training. Local entrepreneurs can connect at no cost with a network of more than 300 experts\, including specialists in valuation\, exit planning\, and buy/sell transactions.\nResource Booths:B:Side Capital\nCity of Glenwood Springs\nColorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)\nColorado Mountain College\nDowntown Development Authority (DDA)\nFirstBank\nGlenwood Springs Workforce Center\nSmall Business Authority (SBA)\nSmall Business Development Center (SBDC)\n\nTicket Pricing:$10 - Member Individual\n$15 - General AdmissionLa C mara de Comercio de Glenwood Springs y FirstBank presentan "Hablemos de Negocios: De Principio a Fin".Thursday\, October 17\n4-7 p.m.\nMorgridge Commons\, 815 Cooper Ave.\, 2nd Floor\nBilingual Event! nase a nosotros en "Hablemos de Negocios: De Principio a Fin"\, donde profesionales de la industria y exitosos due os de negocios profundizar n en las etapas clave de la adquisici n y cierre de una empresa. Nuestro experimentado panel responder preguntas importantes\, compartir estrategias y brindar consejos del mundo real para ayudarlo a navegar estas transiciones cr ticas.Despu s\, explore una variedad de mesas de recursos que ofrecen herramientas esenciales y apoyo para el crecimiento empresarial\, y aproveche las oportunidades de establecer contactos\, acompa ados de comida y bebidas. Ya sea que est buscando comprar\, vender o simplemente aprender\, este evento es la plataforma perfecta para conectarse\, aprender y llevar su negocio al siguiente nivel.Los Panelistas:Jorge Rojas Lopez - Moderator\nFirstBankJustin Bishop\nBluebird Caf \nJustin Bishop es el propietario del Bluebird Caf en el centro de Glenwood Springs. Tras adquirir el Bluebird Caf en 2022\, Bishop lo ha transformado en un centro de conexi n con la comunidad\, organizando nuevos eventos y colaborando con organizaciones locales.Gregg Lemkau\nRocky Mountain Pizza Co. y Slope & Hatch\nGregg Lemkau es un antiguo abogado de inmigraci n de Chicago\, Illinois. Se traslad al valle de Roaring Fork hace 9 a os para cumplir el sue o de vivir en las monta as con su familia. Es propietario y dirige Rocky Mountain Pizza Company y Slope and Hatch en Glenwood Springs y est preparando la apertura de otro Slope and Hatch en Eagle.Charlie Spickert\nTouchstone Business Advisors\nEl Sr. Spickert es el fundador\, Presidente y Gerente Corredor de Touchstone Business Advisors\, una firma de asesoramiento y corretaje de bienes ra ces comerciales y de negocios. Touchstone tiene corredores que cubren el estado de Colorado\, que han vendido cientos de empresas en los ltimos m s de 21 a os. Como antiguo propietario de una empresa\, Charlie disfruta ayudando a compradores y vendedores de peque as empresas a navegar por los procesos de adquisici n\, financiaci n\, planificaci n de salida y venta de empresas.Joshua Austin\nJCA Management y Good Earth Landscaping & Maintenance\nJosh recibi su licenciatura en Estudios Cinematogr ficos de la Universidad de Columbia\, donde tambi n jug f tbol americano universitario. Luego\, Josh comenz su carrera como Analista en la Divisi n de Banca de Inversi n de Morgan Stanley. Despu s de completar su per odo de dos a os como Analista\, Josh trabaj durante tres a os como Asociado en Nautic Partners\, un fondo de capital privado de $3.0 mil millones. Posteriormente\, obtuvo su MBA en la Escuela de Negocios de Columbia. Desde entonces\, Josh ha sido propietario y operador de su propia peque a compa a holding\, JCA Management\, Inc.\, a trav s de la cual ha adquirido empresas en Colorado y Texas.\nErin McCuskey\nSmall Business Development Center (SBDC)\nErin McCuskey es la Directora Regional del Centro de Desarrollo de la Peque a Empresa (SBDC) del Noroeste de Colorado. Se incorpor al SBDC despu s de trabajar en RRHH para grandes y peque as empresas de la regi n\, con el fin de centrarse en los retos globales a los que se enfrentan las empresas de la zona. El SBDC es conocido sobre todo por su asesoramiento empresarial gratuito y su formaci n de bajo costo. Los empresarios locales pueden ponerse en contacto sin costo alguno con una red de m s de 300 expertos\, incluidos especialistas en valoraci n\, planificaci n de salidas y transacciones de compraventa.\nPuestos de Recursos:B:Side Capital\nCity of Glenwood Springs\nColorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)\nColorado Mountain College\nDowntown Development Authority (DDA)\nFirstBank\nGlenwood Springs Workforce Center\nSmall Business Authority (SBA)\nSmall Business Development Center (SBDC)\nPrecios de las Entradas:$10 - Miembro\n$15 - Entrada General X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Glenwood Springs Chamber and FirstBank present "\;Let'\;s Talk Business: Acquisition to Exit."\;  \;

Thursday\, October 17
4-7 p.m.
Morgridge Commons\, 815 Cooper Ave.\, 2nd Floor
Bilingual Event!

Join us\, at &ldquo\;Let&rsquo\;s Talk Business: Acquisition to Exit\,&rdquo\; where industry professionals and successful business owners will dive into the key stages of acquiring and exiting a business. Our experienced panel will answer pressing questions\, share strategies\, and provide real-world advice to help you navigate these critical transitions.

Afterward\, explore a variety of resource booths offering essential tools and support for business growth\, and take advantage of networking opportunities over food and beverages. Whether you'\;re looking to buy\, sell\, or simply learn\, this event is the perfect platform to connect\, learn\, and take your business to the next level.

Panelists:

Jorge Rojas Lopez - Moderator
FirstBank

Justin Bishop
Bluebird Cafe
Justin Bishop is the owner of the Bluebird Café\; in downtown Glenwood Springs.  \;After acquiring the existing the Bluebird Cafe in 2022\, Bishop has transformed the café\; into a hub for community connection\, hosting new events and partnering with local organizations.

Gregg Lemkau
Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. and Slope &\; Hatch
Gregg Lemkau is a former immigration attorney from Chicago\, Illinois. He moved to the Roaring Fork Valley 9 years ago to follow the dream of living in the mountains with his family. He owns and operates Rocky Mountain Pizza Company and Slope and Hatch in Glenwood Springs and is preparing to open another Slope and Hatch in Eagle.

Charlie Spickert
Touchstone Business Advisors
Mr. Spickert is the founder\, President &\; Managing Broker of Touchstone Business Advisors\, a boutique advisory and business and commercial real estate brokerage firm. Touchstone has brokers covering the state of Colorado\, which have sold hundreds of businesses over the past 21+ years. As a former business owner himself\, Charlie enjoys helping small business buyers and sellers navigate the business acquisition\, financing\, exit planning and selling processes.

Joshua Austin
JCA Management and Good Earth Landscaping &\; Maintenance
Josh received his BA (Film Studies) from Columbia University\, where he also played varsity football. Josh then began his career as an Analyst in Morgan Stanley&rsquo\;s Investment Banking Division. After finishing his 2-year Analyst stint\, Josh was employed for 3 years as an Associate at Nautic Partners\, which is a $3.0B private equity fund. He then received his MBA from Columbia Business School. Since business school\, Josh has owned and operated his own small holding company &ndash\; JCA Management\, Inc. &ndash\; through which he has acquired businesses in Colorado and Texas.

Erin McCuskey
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Erin McCuskey is the Regional Director for the Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She joined the SBDC after working in HR for both large and small employers in the region in order to focus on the holistic challenges facing area businesses. The SBDC is best known for no-cost business advising and low-cost training. Local entrepreneurs can connect at no cost with a network of more than 300 experts\, including specialists in valuation\, exit planning\, and buy/sell transactions.


Resource Booths:

B:Side Capital
City of Glenwood Springs
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
Colorado Mountain College
Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
FirstBank
Glenwood Springs Workforce Center
Small Business Authority (SBA)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Ticket Pricing:

$10 - Member Individual
$15 - General Admission

La Cá\;mara de Comercio de Glenwood Springs y FirstBank presentan "\;Hablemos de Negocios: De Principio a Fin"\;.

Thursday\, October 17
4-7 p.m.
Morgridge Commons\, 815 Cooper Ave.\, 2nd Floor
Bilingual Event!

Ú\;nase a nosotros en "\;Hablemos de Negocios: De Principio a Fin"\;\, donde profesionales de la industria y exitosos dueñ\;os de negocios profundizará\;n en las etapas clave de la adquisició\;n y cierre de una empresa. Nuestro experimentado panel responderá\; preguntas importantes\, compartirá\; estrategias y brindará\; consejos del mundo real para ayudarlo a navegar estas transiciones crí\;ticas.

Despué\;s\, explore una variedad de mesas de recursos que ofrecen herramientas esenciales y apoyo para el crecimiento empresarial\, y aproveche las oportunidades de establecer contactos\, acompañ\;ados de comida y bebidas. Ya sea que esté\; buscando comprar\, vender o simplemente aprender\, este evento es la plataforma perfecta para conectarse\, aprender y llevar su negocio al siguiente nivel.

Los Panelistas:

Jorge Rojas Lopez - Moderator
FirstBank

Justin Bishop
Bluebird Café\;
Justin Bishop es el propietario del Bluebird Café\; en el centro de Glenwood Springs. Tras adquirir el Bluebird Café\; en 2022\, Bishop lo ha transformado en un centro de conexió\;n con la comunidad\, organizando nuevos eventos y colaborando con organizaciones locales.

Gregg Lemkau
Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. y Slope &\; Hatch
Gregg Lemkau es un antiguo abogado de inmigració\;n de Chicago\, Illinois. Se trasladó\; al valle de Roaring Fork hace 9 añ\;os para cumplir el sueñ\;o de vivir en las montañ\;as con su familia. Es propietario y dirige Rocky Mountain Pizza Company y Slope and Hatch en Glenwood Springs y está\; preparando la apertura de otro Slope and Hatch en Eagle.

Charlie Spickert
Touchstone Business Advisors
El Sr. Spickert es el fundador\, Presidente y Gerente Corredor de Touchstone Business Advisors\, una firma de asesoramiento y corretaje de bienes raí\;ces comerciales y de negocios. Touchstone tiene corredores que cubren el estado de Colorado\, que han vendido cientos de empresas en los ú\;ltimos má\;s de 21 añ\;os. Como antiguo propietario de una empresa\, Charlie disfruta ayudando a compradores y vendedores de pequeñ\;as empresas a navegar por los procesos de adquisició\;n\, financiació\;n\, planificació\;n de salida y venta de empresas.

Joshua Austin
JCA Management y Good Earth Landscaping &\; Maintenance
Josh recibió\; su licenciatura en Estudios Cinematográ\;ficos de la Universidad de Columbia\, donde tambié\;n jugó\; fú\;tbol americano universitario. Luego\, Josh comenzó\; su carrera como Analista en la Divisió\;n de Banca de Inversió\;n de Morgan Stanley. Despué\;s de completar su perí\;odo de dos añ\;os como Analista\, Josh trabajó\; durante tres añ\;os como Asociado en Nautic Partners\, un fondo de capital privado de $3.0 mil millones. Posteriormente\, obtuvo su MBA en la Escuela de Negocios de Columbia. Desde entonces\, Josh ha sido propietario y operador de su propia pequeñ\;a compañ\;í\;a holding\, JCA Management\, Inc.\, a travé\;s de la cual ha adquirido empresas en Colorado y Texas.

Erin McCuskey
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Erin McCuskey es la Directora Regional del Centro de Desarrollo de la Pequeñ\;a Empresa (SBDC) del Noroeste de Colorado. Se incorporó\; al SBDC despué\;s de trabajar en RRHH para grandes y pequeñ\;as empresas de la regió\;n\, con el fin de centrarse en los retos globales a los que se enfrentan las empresas de la zona. El SBDC es conocido sobre todo por su asesoramiento empresarial gratuito y su formació\;n de bajo costo. Los empresarios locales pueden ponerse en contacto sin costo alguno con una red de má\;s de 300 expertos\, incluidos especialistas en valoració\;n\, planificació\;n de salidas y transacciones de compraventa.


Puestos de Recursos:

B:Side Capital
City of Glenwood Springs
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
Colorado Mountain College
Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
FirstBank
Glenwood Springs Workforce Center
Small Business Authority (SBA)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)


Precios de las Entradas:

$10 - Miembro
$15 - Entrada General \;

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