The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting member business development by offering educational opportunities on topics of interest to the business community. An integral part of our commitment to member development is our relationship with the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center as well as our sponsor, Ent Credit Union.

The Monthly Education Series is intended to provide Chamber members with opportunities for learning practical up-to-date information. We offer a regular schedule of education and training to enhance our members' ability to conduct business. All sessions are open to members and non-members and pre-registration is required.

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Click on a topic to register.  Seating is limited for all sessions, so sign up early!!
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2021
November 17, Understanding Financial Statements
 Wednesday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

October 26, Data Driven Decisions
 Tuesday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

October 13, Basics of Bookkeeping
 Wednesday, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

September 22, Branding/Design
 Wednesday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
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August 18, Social Media 101
 Wednesday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

July 28, 2021, Crash Course on Google Analytics
 Wednesday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
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June15, 2021, How to Pitch the Media, 
 Tuesday, 1:00-2:30 PM 


2020

January 15, 2020, Basics of Bookkeeping, Video of Class - Class Handout
  Wednesday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

​February 11, 2020, Search Engine Optimization, Video of Class - Class Handout - Additional Handout
  Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 PM
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March 12, 2020, New CO Legislation - How to Leverage People as Advantage - Video of Class
  Thursday, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Online Seminar - March 27 - How to Make the Most of Your Time For Your Business Now - Video of Class
   Friday, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Online Seminar - April 3 - Unemployment Benefits with Terri Carver State Representative District 20 - Video of Webinar 
   Friday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM                                                                                                                               Notes on Webinar

Online Seminar - April 10 - Sales and Marketing with Mark Bittle- Video of Webinar
   Friday, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Online Seminar - April 29 - Social Media for Small Business with Lauren Hug - Video of Webinar - Slides of Webinar
  Wednesday, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Webinar - May 27, 2020, Stress and Burnout - Video of Webinar - Slides of Webinar
  Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Webinar - June 23, 2020, Developing Online Strategies - Video of Webinar - Slides of Webinar
  Tuesday, 9:00 AM-Noon

Webinar - July 15, 2020, Attracting Media Attention and Making the Most of Your 15 Minutes - Video of Webinar
 Wednesday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM                                                                                                             - Slides of Webinar

August 12, 2020, Minding Your Business - Free Library Resources to Help Your Business - Video of Webinar
  Wednesday, 10:00 - 12:00 PM

September 22, 2020, Website Need-To-Knows for Your Small Business 
  Tuesday, 9:00-11:00 AM

October 6, 2020, Tax Prep Essentials
  Tuesday, 9:00 AM-Noon

November 12, 2020, Creating Operational Efficiencies in Your Small Business
  Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM

December 10, 2020, Speed Networking
   Thursday, 4:00-5:30 PM (Virtual Only)

2019

January 16, 2019, Basics of Bookkeeping - Class Material - Supplemental Material - Video of Class
  9:00 AM–12:00 PM 

February 5, 2019, Developing and Optimizing Your Business' Website - Class Material - Video of Class
  11:30 AM–1:00 PM

March 26, 2019, Proactive Legal Considerations for Small Businesses - Class Material - Video of Class
  9:00–11:00 AM

April 24, 2019, Social Media: Essential Principles for Small Business - Class Material - Video of Class
  9:00 AM–12:00 PM

May 15, 2019, Cybersecurity Simplified: What Your Small Business Needs To Know - Class Material - Video of Class
  9:00 AM–12:00 PM

June 5, 2019, Everyone Sells Something: Basic Techniques for Improving Your Sales Game - Class Material - Video of Class
  10:00 AM–12:00 PM

July 17, 2019, Where's the Money? Funding Options for Starting or Growing Your Business - Class Material - Video of Class
  11:30 AM–1:00 PM

August 29, 2019, HR as a Strategic Advantage - Video of Class
  11:30 AM–1:30 PM
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September 25, 2019, Marketing on a Shoestring Budget - Class Material - Class Worksheet - Video of Class
  9:00 AM–12:00 PM

October 16, 2019, Tax Prep Essentials - Class Slides - Class Handouts - Video of Class
  9:00 AM–12:00 PM

November 6, 2019, Is My Business Sellable? Consideration for Creating an Optimal Exit Strategy - Class Material - Video of Class
  11:30 AM–1:30 PM

December 12, 2019, Speed Networking
  3:30-6:00 PM plus 6:00-7:00 PM open networking

2018

 January 10, 2018, Active Shooter Class
  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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February 6, 2018, Developing Your Online Marketing Strategy - Video of Class
   9:00 AM–11:00 AM

March 6, 2018, Social Media 101 for Small Business - Video of Class (Part 1, Part 2) - Class Material
   1:30 PM–4:30 PM

April 25, 2018, Proactive Legal Considerations for Small Business - Video of Class - Class Material
   9:00 AM–11:00 AM

May 29, 2018, Telling Your Story - Video of Class (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) - Class Material
   9:00 AM–11:00 AM 

June 6, 2018, Today's Multi-Generational Workforce - Video of Class - Class Material
   11:30 AM–1:30 PM

July 26, 2018, Visually-Based Business Planning - Video of Class - Class Material
   1:30 PM–4:30 PM

August 28, 2018, Basics of Bookkeeping​​ - Video of Class - Class Material 
  9:00 AM–12:00 PM

September 12, 2018, Facebook and LinkedIn for Small Business - Video of Class -  Facebook Class Material
  2:00 PM–5:00 PM                                                                                                                 LinkedIn Class Material

October 2, 2018, Building Resiliency to Stress and Burnout - Video of Class
  9:00–10:30 AM

November 8, 2018, Cybersecurity Simplified - Video of Class - Class Material
  1:00–2:30 PM
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December 13, 2018, Speed Networking  
​  2:30–5:00 PM