2024 Colorado Collision: Pitch Event and Happy Hour

Title: Colorado Collison: Celebrating Colorado's Food Entrepreneurs

Introduction:

Join us for an exciting and delicious event as we bring together food entrepreneurs from across the beautiful state of Colorado. Each team has showcased and won in their respected regions, now they are invited to compete for the title of Food Champion of Colorado!

Event Details:

Date: September 13th, 2024

Time: 4:00-7:30

Location: Sky Lounge and Terrace (4th Floor), Hydro Building: CSU Spur 4777 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216

Directions:  

from the north 

• Take I-25 south to 58th Ave. (exit 215) 
• Travel east on 58th Ave. 
• Turn south onto Franklin St. 
• Continue onto National Western Drive 

from the south 

• Take I-25 north to I-70 east 
• Travel east on I-70 to Washington St. (exit 206) 
• Turn north onto Washington St. 
• Turn east onto E. 47th Ave. 

• E. 47th Ave. turns into E. 46th Ave. 
• Turn north onto National Western Drive 

Parking: Free Parking is available in the N lot. Parking map and directions will be provided after registration.

Admission: Please reserve a ticket, you will be checked-in upon arrival to Spur

Description: This pitch event is a unique opportunity for the top food businesses from across Colorado - representing the Western Slope, Front Range, Mountain, San Luis Valley, and Eastern Plains - to come together to showcase their food innovations. They will compete for additional funding and the chance to further elevate their remarkable food ventures!

Immediately following the competition will be an opportunity for networking and connecting with friends and colleagues from across the state. Anyone from the food and agriculture business community is welcome and invited to join!

Highlights:

• Witness the thrilling pitches by the champion food entrepreneurs from across Colorado.
• Experience a diverse array of mouthwatering products representing the best of Colorado's food, beverage, and agricultural industries.
• Engage with industry professionals, investors, and food enthusiasts.
• Discover hidden gems and exciting flavors from different regions of the state.

Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of food entrepreneurship and the chance to support Colorado talent. Be a part of shaping the future of Colorado's innovative food and beverage landscape.

Get your tickets now and secure your spot at this must-attend event! Together, let's celebrate the champions of food entrepreneurship in Colorado.

Thank you to our sponsors and event organizers!

• Colorado State University: Regional Economic Development Institute
• Colorado State University: Institute for Entrepreneurship, College of Business
• Naturally Boulder
• Colorado Food Works
• Colorado State University: Food Systems Institute, College of Agricultural Sciences
• CSU Spur: Food Innovation Center

Host or Publisher Institute for Entrepreneurship