The AEDA has partnered with the Fort Lewis Small Business Development Center, the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce, and the Region 9 Economic Development District to offer several programs to ensure your business success. The following programs are offered throughout the year. Be sure to contact the AEDA at 970-731-1443 or check out our Upcoming Events page to get the timing of our upcoming classes.

Marketing for Smarties - REGISTER NOW for OCTOBER CLASS! Limited Space - First Come, First Serve. Marketing for Smarties is a series of three workshops scheduled over a three-month period that gives you the time, coaching, tools and team to climb above the timberline, alter your perspective and strategically face business and personal challenges. During the program, business owners receive personal coaching and peer feedback as they actually develop a basic, enduring marketing and sales plan tailored to their specific needs. Marketing for Smarties (October 9, October 30, Nov. 27) 3-sessions for $99. Scholarships available. Download Application and call AEDA to sign up and for more details 731-1443.

NxLevelTM Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Class
The NxLevelTM Leading Edge training course is a 12 week intensive training program designed to encourage business startup and expansion in a community. The course focuses on teaching the art of better business practices, while producing a comprehensive business plan to guide business startup and expansion decisions. Call the AEDA at 970-731-1443 or check out our Upcoming Events page for timing and registration information.

Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce Business Bites
The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce offers its Business Bites luncheons to educate local business owners on topics that are in demand for local business owners. Business Bites are held every 3rd Tuesday at noon at the Boss Hogs restaurant:

Boss Hogs Restaurant and Saloon
157 Navajo Trial Dr.
Pagosa Springs, CO   81147
Phone: 970-731-2626  

One on One Business Consulting
The Archuleta Economic Development Association (AEDA) is just a phone call away if you are in need for one on one business consulting. All services provided are free for local business owners. Please contact the AEDA at 970-731-1443 to schedule a confidential appointment.  In cooperation with the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center out of Fort Lewis College, the AEDA also holds one on one business mentoring at the chamber every 4th Tuesday of the month. To schedule an appointment, please call the chamber at 970-264-2360.

Other classes are held from time to time throughout the year. Please visit our Upcoming Events section to get more information.