As times are shifting and presenting the need for change, we chose to let the unknown spark a light for our creativity, imagination, and innovation. So we’ve been busy taking a look at how SCAPE expresses these values through our brand. We’re excited to share with you our new logo, website, and more about SCAPE, because we feel our mission is needed now more than ever. Meet our new look...

Paired with a new website, SCAPE is now able to connect more directly with the community it serves and continue to shine a light on the entrepreneurial landscape. The new site clearly outlines how we Accelerate, Mentor, and Invest in our community. Plus you can learn more about our program and how to apply, in addition to staying connected through our blog, events, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram social channels.

While our look has evolved our mission is tried and true - to help create more high growth, job-creating companies in Southwest Colorado. We provide education, mentoring, and access to funding for startups and early-stage companies. SCAPE is a proven solution to address the Covid-19 Crisis in our area, which has a staggering 35% of the workforce in high-risk jobs which are affected by the shut downs. 

The core program of SCAPE is around growing businesses which have a nationwide customer base, can continue to operate during a pandemic, and whose employees have the ability to work remotely. Southwest Colorado has needed a “plan B” to the tourism based economy for some time. SCAPE directly works to fill this need, and is working to enhance innovation, deal flow, mentoring, and investing. 

How We Do It 

Conduct a 6 month education and mentoring program

Coordinate with local investors to create investment fund partnerships 

Maintain a long-term mentoring relationship with graduated companies 

Why We Do It 

Healthy communities require a diverse economic base 

Imperative to create more businesses with high paying local jobs 

Diversify local economy beyond tourism 

Businesses with nationwide customers have less impact on local resources 

Best form of economic development is through the creation of good jobs 

Impact and Results 

Have assisted 31 companies to date and created over 122 local jobs 

Almost $22 million investment capital raised by graduate companies 

One local company sold for $170 million and provided returns to community investors

800 Community members served through entrepreneurial events 

Community Benefit 

Promote the region as a place where a business can thrive 

Success breeds success and our companies provide inspiration 

Proven solution to increase good paying local jobs 

New commercial activity can fill departure of oil and gas industry 

Those with good jobs will more likely support local bond and sales tax issues 

With the launch of our new brand we look forward to emphasizing our mission during this time. Stay connected with us by following our social media outlets and sign up for our newsletter for the latest information.

Here’s to lighting the way for creativity, imagination, and innovation!