When rural communities thrive, Colorado thrives. Over the past year, Emergent Campus has proven that with the right partnerships, programs, and investment, rural towns can lead the way in shaping the state’s workforce. The Year One Opportunity Now Annual Report...
Ever wondered who’s driving innovation right here in Colorado’s backyard? From tech startups to nonprofit organizations, from custom gear makers to engineering firms, our region is full of entrepreneurs turning bold ideas into thriving businesses. We’re...
Are you leading a metro-based business and wondering how to boost your team’s performance while controlling costs? Many forward-thinking companies are discovering the powerful advantages of adding remote employees—especially from within your own region. We...
You’ve got the business idea—the spark. Maybe it hit you over coffee with a friend, or in that restless moment when you realized, “There has to be a better way.” Now, you’re ready to build. But as you scan the startup landscape, you keep running into two words...
Across rural Colorado, schools, churches, and community spaces are often left behind when it comes to smart technology. While large institutions invest in high-end, automated audiovisual (AV) control systems, smaller organizations are stuck with clunky remotes,...
Across rural Colorado, communities are brimming with untapped potential. The problem? A persistent lack of access to modern infrastructure, training, and mentorship that can help transform that potential into thriving local careers—particularly in the tech sector. As...
From a young age, Hayden Alworth showed a knack for all things tech. Homeschooled and naturally curious, he dove into projects that spanned everything from carpentry and gardening to computers and robotics. His first deep dive into technology came at age 13 through a...
When Anastasiia Muzhzhavlev left Ukraine and arrived in the United States in 2014, her world shifted completely. Adjusting to a new culture and still easing her way into the English language, tech wasn’t on her radar—not yet. But buried beneath the challenges of...
Feature image courtesy of Colorado Sun Rural Colorado is experiencing a quiet tech revolution—and Emergent Campus™ is leading the charge. In a recent interview with The Colorado Sun, Emergent Campus™ shared how it’s transforming historic schools in Florence and...
In the world of healthcare innovation, Michael Archuleta stands out as a nationally recognized, award-winning CIO and one of the most influential Latino leaders in technology. His journey from the rural fields of Branson, Colorado to the challenging streets of...
*Feature Image Credit: Startup Colorado Rural communities across the U.S. often face similar challenges: population decline, limited job opportunities, and a lack of resources for innovation. But Fremont County, Colorado, is proving that these obstacles don’t have to...
Sarah Stodder’s journey into the world of technology wasn’t a straight path—it was one of discovery, resilience, and an unwavering desire to pursue something greater. Growing up in Cañon City, Colorado, Sarah always had an innate curiosity for computers. This...
*Feature Image Credit: Startup Colorado The Fremont County Idea Factory, hosted by Startup Colorado in partnership with Emergent Campus, recently concluded its 4-week accelerator program designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs in southeast Colorado. This...
Kelly Branyik’s story begins in the heart of rural Florence, Colorado, where she grew up surrounded by the hum of technology. Her parents owned a video and computer store, and her father often built custom PCs in their home. “I was immersed in a world of games,...
Michael Murphy’s journey has been anything but linear. Born in California and raised in Colorado, he grew up with a strong sense of discipline and service—his father worked for the Department of Corrections (DOC), and Michael would later follow in his footsteps. But...
FLORENCE, CO, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2025 (EINPresswire.com) -- As millions of small businesses prepare to close their doors due to retiring owners, Salvage Antiques Vintage Etc. (S.A.V.E.), today announced their new program to preserve history and help small...
Growing up across the United States in cities and small towns, Sage has seen a wide variety of the country. During the 2008 recession in a 16-foot Winnebago, he and his three younger brothers traveled across 35 states with their parents. “Gas in parts of California...
IT’S OFFICIAL! Welcome Region 14, to the South Central Tech Sector Partnership!The South Central Tech Sector Partnership, convened by the Fremont Economic Development Corporation (FEDC), is expanding its reach to include Trinidad and the surrounding areas of Region...
Growing up in Florida, Ilyssa Monroe didn’t have a clear pathway to a tech career. Computers were rare, and her childhood computer—a boxy machine on dial-up—was more for games and basic website experiments than anything else. But even with these limited tools,...
FLORENCE, Colo. (KRDO) - An up-and-coming business campus and co-working space, "Emergent Campus™," is working with local high schools and colleges in Southern Colorado to provide new internship and work-study opportunities to rural students. "We were taught to go...
Exciting news for Southern Colorado: The Emergent Campus™ team, led by Trinidad State College, has secured over $5 million through the U.S. Department of Labor's Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants initiative. This funding builds on the Opportunity Now...
Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Achievement As we draw the curtains on another remarkable year at Emergent Campus™, it has been a moment to reflect upon our journey, celebrate our achievements, and anticipate the promising horizons of the future. The year had...
Tanya Davis' career journey reflects a unique blend of resilience and a drive to explore new paths, transitioning from psychology to a rewarding role in tech. Originally from Russia, Tanya studied developmental psychology at university and began working with children...
Justin Passero’s love for technology began long before his career in cybersecurity. Growing up in a small Colorado town, he was one of the few kids in the 90s who had a computer—and even built his own. “I’ve always loved technology and computers,” Justin recalls. His...
TRINIDAD, Colo – In a groundbreaking development for education and workforce training in Colorado, the Emergent Campus™ project is thrilled to announce an award of $3.5 million in funding from Opportunity Now, Colorado’s innovative grant program designed to foster...
Florence, Colorado – 1/26/2024 Emergent Campus™, a hub for innovation and economic development in Florence, Colorado, today announced the addition of IntelliQuilter to its community of pioneering companies. IntelliQuiter, a leader in the long-arm quilting industry has...
Trinidad educators have seen student after student leave the town after graduation with a feeling that Trinidad no longer offers them a life filled with opportunities. Now, a group of locals is seeking to change the trend, and keep more of those graduates where they...
FLORENCE — When a Manhattan business was on the verge of collapse after a security breach, it ultimately was kept afloat by the Pax8 team that was housed at Emergent Campus™ in Florence. That business not only survived, but it went on to thrive and expand — all thanks...
Brad Rowland was showing Theresa Benavidez and one of her clients around a new conference room when he noticed how excited the young man, Hunter Keohane, was about the 3D printing machine. In fact, Hunter, who has high-functioning autism,...
Editor’s note: This is the fourth of four articles in a series highlighting the Emergent Campus™ in Florence. FLORENCE – What once was a library for high school and middle school kids now is the hub where a team of highly-qualified professionals provides IT support to...
FLORENCE – The former Fremont Middle School campus didn’t sit vacant for long after it was purchased in May and then taken possession by Unbridled Holdings of Denver, in partnership with local investors, in July. Now, there’s a steady buzz inside the three-story,...
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