2024 Celebration of Entrepreneurship
Our Celebration of Entrepreneurship - an annual gathering of entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, and community members - took place on April 25, 2024. Annually, this event allows the BEN community to come together to celebrate entrepreneurial achievements, foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and raise funds to expand BEN’s reach and mission. The energy in the room was electrifying, with over 200 BEN entrepreneurs, supporters, and friends in attendance!
BEN Colorado 2023 Signature Program Entrepreneurs
This year's Celebration of Entrepreneurship was a resounding success, highlighting BEN's 2023 Signature Program Entrepreneurs, who exemplify innovation, community impact, and leadership in Colorado's economy. Additionally, entrepreneurs from the Denver Scaleup Network, a successful partnership program with the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Thought Leaders Forum, were showcased.
A key aspect of the Celebration was the recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape:
Growth Award: The 2024 Growth Award was presented to Lee Mayer, Co-Founder & CEO of Havenly, recognizing her exceptional leadership and contributions to the home decor market, driving growth and innovation, while contributing significantly to the Colorado economy.
Impact Award: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser was honored with the 2024 Impact Award for his unwavering support and advocacy for Colorado entrepreneurs, making a lasting impact on the BEN ecosystem.
One of the highlights of this year's Celebration was the unveiling of our new brand identity as Bridge Entrepreneurs Network. This refreshed brand represents our ongoing commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and driving economic growth across Colorado. It symbolizes our evolution and dedication to supporting the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in our state, serving as the link from one stage of business growth to the next.
As we unveiled our new brand and reiterated our mission to expand BEN’s reach across Colorado’s entrepreneurial community, we seized a unique opportunity to engage with those in attendance. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on community contributions to continue our impactful work. With the support of BEN Board Member Greg Greenwood, we hosted a lively auction-style forum, offering baseball caps with our new logo in exchange for donations of $100 or more. It's not too late to join the excitement! If you'd like to support BEN's success, please consider making a donation of $100 or more, and we'll gladly send you a baseball cap as a token of our appreciation.
Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make this year’s Celebration of Entrepreneurship a great success! Save the date for our next Celebration of Entrepreneurship on April 24, 2025!