Our financial seminars and webinars are offered in an informal setting with plenty of time for questions and answers. And don’t worry, our seminars aren’t “sales pitches” – they’re an opportunity for you to learn the latest information on important topics.
Register for an event within each listing or by calling (719) 550-6670 or 800-525-9623 ext. 6670. Please include your name, telephone number and number of attendees.
Upcoming 2017 Events:
Tuesday, July 18: Free Business Digital Marketing Seminar : Twitter and Instagram
Come to this session for a business perspective overview of Twitter and Instagram — two leading social media platforms where your customers are and you should be too!
Location: 7350 Campus Drive, second floor, Colorado Springs
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, July 22: Free Document Shredding at Falcon
Location: Falcon Service Center, 7520 Bierstadt Heights, Peyton
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, July 26: Online Webinar: Summertime Frugal Fun
Summer comes only once a year so we want to enjoy it, right? But for many these three months can be the most expensive and stressful time of year. As we roll into August, we wanted to take this opportunity to share ideas about low and no cost ways to have fun, reduce stress and truly enjoy this last month of summer.
Time: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Saturday, August 5: Free Home Buying Seminar
Learn the financial steps of the home buying process, including preparing for home ownership, a mortgage loan application checklist and details on the variety of mortgage loan products available, including special loan options for first-time home buyers.
Location: 7350 Campus Drive, second floor, Colorado Springs
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, August 9: Free Business Digital Marketing Seminar : LinkedIn
Nearly 50 percent of LinkedIn members have decision-making authority for their companies which is why LinkedIn is considered the world's largest audience of influential, affluent professionals in one place. Come learn how a company LinkedIn page can help you with your lead generation efforts.
Location: 7350 Campus Drive, second floor, Colorado Springs
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, August 9: Online Webinar: "Where Does My Money Go Anyway?"
When was the last time you thought about where your hard earned money was going? Does it ever seem like it is just gone and you’re left scratching your head wondering where it went. Join us as we talk about common spending habits, as well as expenses that can really add up. We’ll share various budgeting approaches to help you get and stay on track.
Time: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Friday, August 11: Free Document Shredding at 2017 Pueblo Letter RIP Event
Location: Pueblo Mall Parking Lot, 3429 Dillon Dr., Pueblo 81088 (southeast corner on Hart and Dillon)
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, August 12: Free Document Shredding at Jackson Creek
Location: Jackson Creek Service Center, 16050 Old Forest Point, Monument
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, August 15: Free Business Seminar: Start-Up Basics
Learn the steps to starting a business.
Location: Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 17: Free Business Seminar: Get Your Business Online: Creating An Online Store
Learn how to create an online presence, including how to create an online store to sell on platforms such as Facebook, Etsy, Pinterest and more. Best practices on how to supplement your sales online and how to maximize your online sales will be shared.
Location: Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave., Ryals Room, Pueblo
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 23: Online Webinar: It's Back to School Time - Are You Ready?
Whether you’re counting down the days until school starts with excitement or dread, there is a lot to do before the first day arrives. From shopping for supplies to setting up routines, this is an important and busy time that can be stressful and costly. Join us as we share some tips for helping your family smoothly transition to the new school year.
Time: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Monday, September 4: Labor Day Holiday
All Ent service centers will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday.
Wednesday, September 6: Free Business Seminar: Business Plan Basics
Learn steps to writing a successful business plan.
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 6: Online Webinar: To Retire or Not to Retire (That is the Question)
During this webinar we will talk through some key questions that will need to be answered as you weigh your options about when to retire. Even if your date is set, you won’t want to miss out, as we discuss drawing from Social Security, taking distributions from retirement accounts, earning income during retirement, and much more.
Time: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Saturday, September 9: Free Home Buying Seminar
Learn the financial steps of the home buying process, including preparing for home ownership, a mortgage loan application checklist and details on the variety of mortgage loan products available, including special loan options for first-time home buyers.
Location: Galley Service Center, 4545 Galley Road, Colorado Springs
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, September 12: Free Business Seminar: Bookkeeping Part 1
This workshop will cover functions of record keeping: cash versus accrual systems, recording transactions, revenue, expenses and depreciation, and accounts payable and receivable. This seminar is great for both small business owners, or business assistants in charge of financial transactions and record-keeping.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, September 19: Free Business Digital Marketing Seminar : Facebook
A strategy to drive leads for business should involve a Facebook component. Why? 700 million active users makes it an attractive platform for business. Finding people who believe what you believe in a cost-efficient way is key. Join us for this session on how to use Facebook and effectively for your small business.
Location: 7350 Campus Drive, second floor, Colorado Springs
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, September 20: Online Webinar: Financial Wellness During Retirement
You’ve done it! You’ve worked hard all your life and now your time is your own. Join us as we talk about ways to enjoy retirement, as well as how to talk with your family about your wishes and finances. We’ll also talk about schemes and scams that target seniors and strategies to protect yourself.
Time: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, October 3: Retail Holiday Boot Camp
Retailers do almost 40% of their sales between November and December, so planning is critical. Retail Holiday Boot Camp will help you plan for the busy season and provide ideas throughout the year..
Location: Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., Monument 80132
Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Saturday, October 7: Free Home Buying Seminar
Learn the financial steps of the home buying process, including preparing for home ownership, a mortgage loan application checklist and details on the variety of mortgage loan products available, including special loan options for first-time home buyers.
Location: 7350 Campus Drive, second floor, Colorado Springs
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Monday, October 9: Columbus Day Holiday
All Ent service centers will be closed for the Columbus Day Holiday.
Tuesday, October 10: Marketing and Sales Fundamentals
So you just started a new business...you're registered, licensed, and ready to start selling! But how do you get the word out about your new company? Join us to discover the basic things you need to know about marketing your small business. Learn about the marketing skills and tools that will create momentum in your business, and learn how to determine who your customers are and how best to reach them.
Location: Lone Tree Library, 10055 Town Ridge Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17: Cybersecurity Simplified: What Your Small Business Needs to Know
You may think cyber attacks only happen to the corporate giants. But as a small business owner, you are actually more at risk than all of them! The issue of cyber security has become a central focus of companies, big and small, across all industries. As more individuals and small businesses become increasingly dependent on our networked and interconnected infrastructure, cybercrime and cyber criminals have become much more sophisticated in their techniques for stealing identities and using them to extract funds and make fraudulent purchases. Join us in this session to understand how your small business may be at risk and what you can do to protect your customers and your assets.
Location: 7350 Campus Drive, second floor, Colorado Springs
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Friday, October 27: Free Business Seminar: A Business Owner's Guide to Succession Planning
Learn how succession planning can help protect you, your family and your business. Having a succession plan in place can help relieve future stress and support a business’ financial survival. Presented by Estate Planning Attorney Kevin Hancock.
Location: 7350 Campus Drive, second floor, Colorado Springs
Time: 8:30 to 9 a.m., Continental breakfast and registration. 9 to 11 a.m, presentation.
Time: 8:30 to 9 a.m., Continental breakfast and registration. 9 to 11 a.m, presentation.
Saturday, November 4: Free Home Buying Seminar
Learn the financial steps of the home buying process, including preparing for home ownership, a mortgage loan application checklist and details on the variety of mortgage loan products available, including special loan options for first-time home buyers.
Location: Galley Service Center, 4545 Galley Road, Colorado Springs
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, November 7: Business Start Up Basics
This information packed workshop will give you a good understanding of what you need to consider in order to start a profitable business. Get your questions answered and learn all about starting a successful business, including some of the basic requirements needed to launch your business.
Location: Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch 80129
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, November 10: Veterans Day Holiday
All Ent service centers will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday.
Tuesday, November 14: Millennials, Gen Xers, and Boomers: Synergistic Strategies for your Business
Generational differences and differing workplace ideals are inevitable, and it is important that we embrace these differences to create positive change. In this seminar, we will take a look at the commonalities and differences between current generations in the workplace, in an effort to understand what motivates, drives, and engages each generation and how we each can adapt to leverage those differences..
Location: 7350 Campus Drive, second floor, Colorado Springs
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 23: Thanksgiving Day Holiday
All Ent service centers will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday.
Tuesday, December 5: Business Plan Basics
Join us for this informative seminar that covers the basics of preparing a successful business plan. Topics to be discussed include: 1. The purpose of a business plan, 2. What information your plan should contain, 3. The financial documents you will need, 4. How to determine start-up costs, 5. Market research and its importance, 6. What lenders look for.
Location: 20105 East Mainstreet, Parker 80134
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 9: Free Home Buying Seminar
Learn the financial steps of the home buying process, including preparing for home ownership, a mortgage loan application checklist and details on the variety of mortgage loan products available, including special loan options for first-time home buyers.
Location: 7350 Campus Drive, second floor, Colorado Springs
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Monday, December 25: Christmas Day Holiday
All Ent service centers will be closed for the Christmas Day Holiday.