Business Community Events

Strong businesses are built in strong communities. Our Community Events page highlights opportunities across El Paso County where entrepreneurs can connect, learn, and grow alongside other business owners and local partners. These aren’t just events, they’re chances to build relationships, discover resources, and stay plugged into what’s happening in the regional business ecosystem. If you want to stay informed and involved, this is where you start.

October 2026

4Business After Hours: Peak Pickleball

4Business After Hours: Peak Pickleball Get ready for a 4Business After Hours unlike any other! Join the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado, the Colorado SBDC Serving the Pikes Peak Region, and Exponential Impact at Peak Pickleball for an evening focused on building awareness to business resources available to […]

27 Oct

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Tri-Lakes Community and Business Expo

Want to feel more connected to the Tri-Lakes community and discover trusted local resources? Visit the free Community & Business Expo on Wednesday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes YMCA. Meet local businesses and nonprofits, explore engaging booths, collect free swag, enter drawings for prizes, and purchase tacos and churros from The Original Dr. Taco.

28 Oct

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tri-Lakes YMCA

17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy

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AI Skills Lab: Get Real Work From Microsoft Copilot

AI Skills Lab: Get Real Work From Microsoft Copilot Many companies can’t share sensitive data with AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. Microsoft 365 Copilot gives you a way to use AI while your data stays secure inside your environment. This workshop shows you how. Live demonstrations across Word, Excel, Outlook,and Copilot agents, so you […]

28 Oct

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Exponential Impact HQ

3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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5th Annual Spark the Springs

5th Annual Spark the Springs Join us for the 5th Annual Spark the Springs presented by Sparks Willson, Colorado Springs’ celebration of entrepreneurship and community in Colorado Springs! This year, we’re rolling out the red carpet for an Old Hollywood-inspired evening. Think red carpet, classic cinema, and a little Colorado Springs startup magic. What’s Included […]

28 Oct

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Pinery at the Hill

775 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

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November 2026

Mission Colorado

Mission Colorado A Business Conference For Veterans, Entrepreneurs & The Community That Supports Them! Date & Time Wednesday, November 4 | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location The Antlers | Colorado Springs Attendee Registration General Admission $69 Military Community Rate (Active-Duty, Veterans, Spouses & Dependents) $49 Use code MILITARY26 at checkout Are you ready to […]

04 Nov

7:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Antlers

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AI Skills Lab: Setting Your Brand Up For Success

AI Skills Lab: Setting Your Brand Up For Success Struggling to explain what you do in a way that actually resonates? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll use AI tools to sharpen your brand story — and walk away with messaging you can use immediately. Jon-Michael Horst, Director of Marketing at Exponential Impact, […]

04 Nov

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Exponential Impact HQ

3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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AI Skills Lab: Agentic Workflows Without Knowing How To Code

AI Skills Lab: Agentic Workflows Without Knowing How To Code For 15 years, automation meant configuring triggers, filters, and connectors across visual canvases like Make, n8n, and Zapier. Agentic workflows are the upgrade. Instead of wiring the logic yourself, you describe what you want in plain English and AI builds the workflow for you. The […]

11 Nov

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Exponential Impact HQ

3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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Let’s Vibe at XI – Special Session: Make It Better

Let’s Vibe at XI – Special Session: Make It Better Where Builders Come to Share, Learn, and Level Up. Second Thursdays, 5–7 PM November Special Session: MAKE IT BETTER Can I get AI to build what I actually mean? We’re excited to welcome back Stephanie Battista Hubbard, Head of Innovation at Humanity Innovation Labs and XI […]

12 Nov

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Exponential Impact HQ

3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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December 2026

Let’s Vibe at XI – Special Session: Make Something Awesome

Let’s Vibe at XI – Special Session: Make Something Awesome Where Builders Come to Share, Learn, and Level Up. Second Thursdays, 5–7 PM December Special Session: MAKE SOMETHING AWESOME What can I build when I put it all together? We’re excited to welcome back Stephanie Battista Hubbard, Head of Innovation at Humanity Innovation Labs and XI […]

10 Dec

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Exponential Impact HQ

3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907