https://thewright.co/journals daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://thewright.co/journals/q80jlzfwi3w8iq9arz8q3jjjiwy75w-pm85p-gy55b monthly 0.5 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739640736524-CEXGJPZZ8WDJOUO8LRI5/Copy%252Bof%252BCopy%252Bof%252Bland%252Byour%252Bdream%252Bjob.jpg Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Basecamp Outdoor To ensure equitable access to the outdoor industry workforce, Basecamp Outdoor seeks to create an intentional, community-led partnerships program providing free access (scholarships) to the premium job-seeking environment in our new job board and matching tool! Our challenge is to develop a pilot program in Colorado by identifying underrepresented communities, partnering with grassroots organizations, and setting measurable goals for participation. The pilot will include creating a rubric to evaluate and select partners, establishing partnership benefits and responsibilities, and addressing sustainability through a business case analysis. By the end of the challenge, the goal is to launch at least one partnership with clear deliverables and develop a replicable framework for future collaborations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739640159541-8SLJFKUU0OLE6XK84BJC/WilderTents_Branding_Logo_Icicle.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - WrovenDen WilderTents, a women-owned business in Crested Butte, creates innovative toddler travel tents inspired by backpacking technology. Designed for children aged 15 mo to 6-yrs, our lightweight, compact tents provide a safe, familiar environment for families to explore the world together. Planning for a 2025 launch and Kickstarter campaign, we’re looking to develop a comprehensive marketing playbook. Including digital strategies, engagement tactics, outreach efforts, PR initiatives, and collaboration opportunities. This project invites Colorado students passionate about outdoor recreation to collaborate with a rural, sustainability-focused brand. Together, we’ll shape a dynamic roadmap to build momentum, connect with adventurous families, and make exploration more accessible for parents everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739640158437-48YR4LCY6E5AX32O1M5M/TOSC_full_words.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Trails & Open Space Coalition The Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) is revitalizing its membership program to create a vibrant, inclusive community and drive essential revenue to support its mission. Membership growth has plateaued, and diversity remains limited. To continue leading trail and open space advocacy, we must attract younger, more diverse members who feel inspired to drive meaningful change. This project challenges participants to develop a forward-thinking blueprint to enhance membership perks, introduce groundbreaking initiatives. Additionally, a short-term communications plan will connect with younger audiences, and a framework will involve them in advocacy efforts. Participants will collaborate with TOSC’s Membership and Marketing Committee and explore trails with staff, tackling real-world challenges as we navigate a leadership transition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739640158348-2WWB0JZZHMXBFQBB5XDE/RCEDP_BlueLogo.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Yampa Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition The Yampa Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition (YVORC) is a regional trade group representing businesses in the outdoor recreation gear industry located in the communities along the Yampa River in northwest Colorado. The Coalition’s mission is to strengthen the regional outdoor recreation business ecosystem through peer-to-peer support, resource and information sharing, and collaborative initiatives. A significant challenge for YVORC has been identifying impactful, larger-scale projects that can drive business development and provide meaningful support to each member business and the community. Note: In March of 2024, it was announced that Routt County Economic Development Partnership would be awarded a $65,740 Colorado State Outdoor Recreation Grant to help increase capacity for the Yampa Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739640132109-55S734TASXUTMRJW16OZ/BACKPACKING%2BLIGHT.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Backpacking Light At Backpacking Light, our challenge is to scale online education development by decreasing GTM (go to market) time and cost. Students will audit our existing GTM process, identify the three most critical bottlenecks that add time and cost, create actionable plans for eliminating those bottlenecks, and projecting the time and cost savings realized by installing these solutions in our GTM strategy. The culmination of the project will be a pilot program where a new education program is developed, produced, and fulfilled with the modified GTM strategy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739639970187-6ZYY6WW8LUMNJL0P2YBC/ramble_logo_terracotta_solid-1-optimized.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Ramble Outdoor What are the key challenges and innovative solutions for implementing recycling in off-grid campgrounds during both the operational season and construction phases? How can we standardize this practice for every market Ramble is present in? Looking to develop a national end to end solution from education guests find onsite (guest expectations and why it's important to Ramble) to where the recycling goes (logistics around how we execute this) -- really all the facets of the customer experience. Can we implement a pilot that will set the standard not only for off-grid recycling at Ramble camps but for other organizations across the country. Based out of Golden, Colorado, Ramble is on a mission to make beautiful nature-focused tent, van and trailer camping available to everyone. Together, Ramble believes we help make the outdoors a welcoming and fun space for all. camping available to everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739640159102-4QQAENNW82P4SIFOKV76/TRCP_logo.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership At the core of TRCP’s commitment is to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish is to unite and to amplify our partners’ voices to advance America’s legacy of conservation, habitat, and access. Students will work hand-in-hand with TRCP’s Colorado-based, Director of Water Resources & Senior Counsel, and communications team, and other partners to develop a multi-media communications strategy focusing on making the case for the inclusion of outdoor recreation, hunting, and fishing priorities in upcoming federal infrastructure legislation. While focusing on near-term legislative opportunities, student’s will be developing a lasting blueprint for engaging the outdoor recreation business community and public on increasing federal financial resources for outdoor recreation infrastructure improvements with a focus on wildlife crossings, improvements in fish/boater passage, and expanded public access for hunting and fishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739639969448-5WHCEKF91EYLUU45EIZU/LOgo+%281%29+%281%29+%282%29.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Blazin' Joe Blazin’ Joe, a woman-owned startup in Boulder, CO, transforms coffee chaff, a byproduct from coffee roasters, into eco-friendly firelogs, reducing waste and promoting sustainability in the coffee and firewood industries. Our challenge is to develop a scalable solution to measure and communicate the environmental impact of our product, including a system to track waste diversion, calculate trees saved and emissions reduced, and share these metrics with stakeholders. Potential outcomes include a prototype tracking tool, a methodology for impact calculations, and templates for reporting sustainability metrics. This initiative empowers Blazin’ Joe and our partners to showcase environmental benefits, driving progress toward a sustainable future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739639968611-FUW1J1XA0YQZBAUM9MOR/BOG+Logo.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Born Outdoor What are the key challenges and innovative solutions for implementing recycling in off-grid campgrounds during both the operational season and construction phases? How can we standardize this practice for every market Ramble is present in? Looking to develop a national end to end solution from education guests find onsite (guest expectations and why it's important to Ramble) to where the recycling goes (logistics around how we execute this) -- really all the facets of the customer experience. Can we implement a pilot that will set the standard not only for off-grid recycling at Ramble camps but for other organizations across the country. Based out of Golden, Colorado, Ramble is on a mission to make beautiful nature-focused tent, van and trailer camping available to everyone. Together, Ramble believes we help make the outdoors a welcoming and fun space for all. camping available to everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739639969327-0AFWAP14Y2EEZ1JZM77V/cropped-cropped-PPORA-Logo-9w-1.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance seeks to develop an engaging and actionable toolkit to support Pikes Peak regional residents in starting their own outdoor businesses. Such a toolkit will support groups and individuals in navigating the hurdles to starting a business and the nuances specific to outdoor businesses such as permitting, insurance, and branding. The challenge for the student team will involve discovery and application in creating a first-of-its kind guide to building and growing an outdoor business. This toolkit could take any form (pdf, website, etc.) and will likely involve in depth research, stakeholder interviews, and light graphic design. This challenge addresses a real-world need for actionable business support in the outdoor recreation economy with applications beyond the Pikes Peak Region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739640215591-G64JR8F1O5E16S5G4G8O/CPW_Logo_Color_Transparent_10.7.11.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Colorado Parks & Wildlife Human-bear conflicts are rising in Gunnison, Colorado, particularly in neighborhoods near the Gunnison River due to unmanaged trash disposal. A recent trial of bear-proof trash bins was unsuccessful due to malfunctions and misuse. Western Colorado University (WCU), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and the City of Gunnison aim to develop effective strategies for mitigating these conflicts through community engagement, educational outreach, and improved waste management solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753627571-YRTY8EAHHJD3ZYFR5EA5/logo_+OutdoorEquity_CPW_Logo_Color_Transparent_10.7.11.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area's "Every Kid in a Life Jacket" program gives free life jackets to 600 local 3rd-graders in Leadville, Buena Vista, Salida, Cotopaxi, and Canon City. This provides safe access to outdoor recreation that can often be locked behind financial barriers. AHRA Rangers and community partners also provide a brief water safety curriculum in the classroom. This program was piloted out of the state park's operating budget and then expanded with grants from CPW and the US Coast Guard. Our challenge is to develop a foundation for a self-sustaining business model. Wright Challenge students will explore existing options, present new ideas, and help to establish a roadmap for this beloved community program. Developing a pilot point–of-sale donation program is the primary action item this spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739553181314-PO7MKN4HTWIAPKIMXR1S/bs_stack_blk_or.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Backslope Tools Backslope Tools is a consumer goods company based in a very niche market, trail building. The business's life will be short if we don’t find a way to increase the potential of our addressable market. With that goal in mind, we have worked diligently to create a product beyond the Outdoor Recreation industry. We have developed a universal good that will be used by homeowners, landscapers, construction workers, and anyone who shops at a hardware store. Our product will be a bucket list item for anyone carrying a bucket full of dirt, rocks, or concrete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739553655473-BVY486U0980HOWZ3BGB7/RunningRivers+Logo+PNG+Format-2.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Running Rivers ~ Flyathalon At Running Rivers, our mission is to conserve and restore native fish ecosystems by educating and inspiring a diverse community of recreationists to engage in conservation through responsible and thoughtful recreation, informed advocacy and philanthropy, and impactful projects. Flyathlons are unique trail running / fly fishing events that raise money for native trout related projects via crowdfunding incentivized with products donated from relevant outdoor gear brands (e.g. Patagonia, YETI, Ross Reels). As we have significantly grown our influence and impact in recent years, Running Rivers now confronts the growing challenge of strategically meeting the increasing level of demand for our popular flagship native fish conservation program, the Flyathlon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739554849054-I030FW63NIGF9JV03LEX/Friends+of+the+Yampa+Logo.jpeg Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Yampa River Fund The Yampa Ripple Effect is a collaboration between businesses and nonprofit organizations in Steamboat Springs to support the Yampa River Fund, founded by The Nature Conservancy in 2020 to fund projects that help protect the Yampa River. The program enables each business’ customers and clients to voluntarily participate by making a small donation with their purchase via rounding up to the next dollar or other, similar method, and donating the proceeds to the Yampa River Fund via nonprofit Friends of the Yampa. Early reach-out efforts have unearthed a multitude of POS systems used by local businesses, all with varying levels of philanthropic support functionality—a hurdle to businesses implementing the program. CMC Business professor Kip Rillos will spearhead this project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739553509260-DMPXBLMRTWM2XRHRG9CZ/1000x1000+OM+LOGO.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Outdoor Mindset Outdoor Mindset builds community for adults affected by neurological challenges through connection with each other and the outdoors. We keep things simple to welcome and provide these individuals a space to be seen, heard, and belong in the outdoors. Through online and in-person opportunities, we ask community members to simply show up—often no technical skills are required, no big outdoor objective to be tackled—just the goal of being outside in green spaces, breathing the fresh air together. Program delivery is Outdoor Mindset’s biggest challenge. The Outdoor Mindset team seeks assistance in building a robust strategy to standardize, modernize, and expand our Ambassador program, allowing for more inclusive outdoor meetups for our Colorado members. Since Outdoor Mindset’s inception, volunteer ambassadors have hosted these online and in-person opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739831669284-N25BSI0A3WTPV7UXYHG0/CoCo_Logo_FullColor+%281%29.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Colorado Outdoor Business Alliance Conservation Colorado and the Colorado Outdoor Business Alliance (COBA) are refreshing our brand to better align with our mission and the current moment. While an internal team and consultants are managing the organizational rebrand, we seek a team to develop a COBA-specific marketing plan and materials. The plan should position COBA among its peers as a leader in business-led conservation advocacy, be easy for both members and the program to adopt, and enhance brand recognition and appeal. These materials should reflect our values—commitment to people, equity, and protecting the Colorado we all love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739555022689-ESS39R1F45UYWACSC6MV/cbwildflower_logo_green-rectangle.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Crested Butte Wildflower Festival The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival celebrates the beauty and importance of wildflowers through educational and recreational programs, serving as a cherished part of the Gunnison Valley community. To ensure its continued growth and impact, the festival seeks to expand its reach and attract new, diverse audiences who may not currently engage. The challenge is to analyze existing marketing strategies, explore strategic partnerships, and develop innovative, inclusive programming that broadens the festival’s appeal while upholding its commitment to ecological integrity and sustainability. The ultimate goal is to create a playbook that maximizes resources, strengthens community connections, and increases attendance among underrepresented demographics. Participants will help shape the future of a beloved event while driving meaningful engagement and fostering appreciation for wildflowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753460930-RF4HH0BLEGRLF58YAG0L/logo_+HarmelsLogo_Color_2022.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Harmels on the Taylor Harmels on the Taylor offers unforgettable outdoor experiences—fly fishing, horseback riding, rafting, hiking, and relaxing by the Taylor River. Located 20-30 minutes from Gunnison and Crested Butte, the resort features 39 cabins, a general store, and an onsite restaurant. After challenges under prior ownership, locals are rediscovering Harmels. This project focuses on creating an actionable plan to engage Gunnison Valley residents next season (May-August) with three key goals: building regional excitement, fostering community involvement, and recruiting local employees. The plan will complement existing events like live music, fly fishing classes, and yoga by the river etc. Ideas could include local partnerships, farmer's market participation, radio ads, and creative outreach strategies that strengthen Harmels’ connection to its community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739553462640-YZMGZNL7WWJWYOTI85I3/OAE+Logo.jpg Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Orchard Avenue Elementary School Children today are increasingly engaged with digital devices, often at the expense of outdoor play and meaningful social interactions. This reliance on technology disrupts the formation of healthy relationships, hampers emotional regulation, and weakens their connection to the natural world. At Orchard Avenue School, we envision all students as "curious, confident, capable learners and compassionate world citizens." To counteract the adverse effects of excessive screen time, we aim to integrate more outdoor learning experiences into the school day. This project focuses on three key goals: developing structures that promote outdoor activities, creating natural play areas on campus, and implementing environmental education curriculum. Participants will help create a framework that fosters teamwork, empathy, physical health, and environmental stewardship among our students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739554688302-JCVJNKSVCQ1F5ZP971DI/mesa_middle_school_logo.jpg Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Mesa Middle School Trailblazers Youth in Douglas County struggle with emotional regulation, limited physical activity, and reduced time in nature. At Mesa Middle School, only 8% of students report weekly outdoor time, while 61% spend over three hours daily on screens (Healthy Kids Colorado Survey 2023). The “Trailblazers” afterschool program addresses these issues by fostering emotional well-being and a deeper connection to nature through outdoor education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1739556499719-EY8I36XS9CX40DDPKH6O/TBG-png-Uncharted_Lines-Yellow%28Jan.2025%29.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Uncharted Lines A startup company based in Southwest Colorado, Uncharted Lines (UL) is an internationally-certified highline and slackline performance, instruction, and rigging company. UL has established the foundation for a signature community event, Art in Motion, designed to engage diverse communities in unique and accessible outdoor activities. The Wright Challenge student team will help UL bring this event to fruition as a first-year pilot on a tbd date within late-spring to early-fall 2025 timeframe. Art in Motion draws inspiration from events such as: the X Games, Outside Festival, the GoPro Mountain Games, and Jackalope. Our first-time program is currently designed as a one-day event centered around the slackline community with a special focus on non-profit and youth engagement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1730404668313-SHEN285GZ4GZJ88MLF4D/WCC+-+Email+Graphic.png Journals - Our 2025 Challenge Partner Organizations - Each year, The Wright partners with organizations representing a mix of business and nonprofit organizations to present a set of challenges reflecting real issues being addressed in real-time by selected Challenge Partner organizations. Interested businesses and nonprofits are asked to submit a proposed challenge statement summarizing a specific project for students to address. We’re excited to present our 18 2024 Challenge Partners, who will be working closely with student teams over the coming months. Read on to see the full list of partners, and click to see the challenge prompt they’ve presented. https://thewright.co/journals/announcing-our-call-for-2024-challenge-partners-987h7 monthly 0.5 2025-02-20 https://thewright.co/journals/q80jlzfwi3w8iq9arz8q3jjjiwy75w-pm85p monthly 0.5 2025-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753357879-QAN2ZA0FW97H2XBB9MVI/logo_+Lake_County_Logo_Shield_Only_300.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Lake County Search & Rescue Lake County Search and Rescue (LCSAR) faces a challenge as backcountry recreation increases in the region, resulting in a surge in emergency call volume. Operating as an all-volunteer team, LCSAR aims to enhance its fundraising efforts, particularly during the busy summer season. The objective is to develop an easy-to-execute strategy that yields results. However, the team encounters obstacles, such as limited bandwidth among members, diverse professional backgrounds, and a lack of fundraising expertise. Key considerations involve minimizing volunteer time and skill requirements, ensuring fundraising efforts emphasize LCSAR's value, and capitalizing on the summer influx of visitors. The primary goal is to create a plan and collateral, exploring various options like grant opportunities, race expos, and solicitation drives. Secondary goals include executing selected recommendations, such as creating branded swag for fundraising. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753627571-YRTY8EAHHJD3ZYFR5EA5/logo_+OutdoorEquity_CPW_Logo_Color_Transparent_10.7.11.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Outdoor Equity Grant Program The Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) looks to establish how Outdoor Retailers in Colorado can actively contribute to its mission of expanding outdoor access. The primary objective of this challenge is to formulate and implement an effective corporate giving plan, promoting collaboration with retailers for impactful contributions. Collaborating with students involves a few advisory meetings, culminating in a presentation at an OEGP Board meeting. A significant obstacle is ensuring the seamless implementation of the devised plan. Key considerations involve conducting surveys, interviewing stakeholders, and incorporating feedback from 1-3 Board members. The primary goal is to craft an implementation plan for soliciting donations, with secondary objectives focusing on presenting diverse options for corporate involvement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707754080232-90XUU1B9KAXEMCFI5SK4/heart+sticker+1+clear+background.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Ramps and Alleys Clubhouse Ramps and Alleys Clubhouse's challenge addresses a need to create a membership program for sustained financial support while ensuring continued access to programs for families in Chaffee County. Situated at an ideal location near schools, the Clubhouse serves as a crucial space for underserved youth, providing recreational activities, building positive relationships, and offering skill-building programs. To maintain accessibility, the Clubhouse relies on grant funding, donations, and volunteer contributions. The primary goal is to design a membership program that balances the Clubhouse's needs and the community's economic realities, ensuring ongoing free access for local kids. The secondary goal involves developing implementation tools for effective management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753357761-OG31PZN1Z0CKEBGRU3GH/logo_+New+Galena+Logo+Black.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Galena Mountain Projects Our challenge is to create a brand Ambassador Program to expand our brand's reach. The project would include market research on other ambassador and influencer programs to identify potential structures. Then, working with the Galena staff, we would refine the program's goals and develop the structure for a tiered influencer/ambassador approach. Implementation of the program would involve identifying ambassador groups, creating an application process, and a rubric for evaluating applicants. Mid-way through the semester, the program would be implemented so that the team could evaluate the program's initial impact by the end of the semester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707806042997-GC5NFOY5B4BZ4UDS3A8O/logo_+SLVGO_logo_7-8.jpg Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - San Luis Valley Great Outdoors SLV GO! faces the challenge of reaching and engaging a diverse older adult population in the expansive San Luis Valley region of Colorado. Amid decreasing print material relevance and a demographic less inclined towards smartphone technology, SLV GO! seeks a comprehensive marketing strategy to engage this population effectively. The challenge objective is fostering attendance at health and wellness programs. The team aims to expand event locations by overcoming obstacles such as transportation barriers and ensuring inclusivity. SLV GO! envisions a robust strategy led by students to bridge the gap between technology and a diverse, dispersed older population, promoting outdoor programs and fostering community connections in the San Luis Valley region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707754226276-UJ2VS8MEXMI7ICG8BEU6/TripOutside_MainLogo_FullColor.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - TripOutside TripOutside faces the challenge of expanding awareness and bookings for its outdoor adventures without utilizing social media or traditional advertising. To address this, the company aims to establish an affiliate partnership program, rewarding partners like visitor bureaus, outdoor brands, influencers, and non-profits with commissions for promoting TripOutside to their audiences. Operating with a limited team, TripOutside seeks assistance creating and launching the program by developing a detailed playbook covering outreach, onboarding, terms, and payouts. The primary goal is to design a concept and playbook for a successful affiliate partnership program focusing on increasing awareness and bookings. The secondary goal involves building a partnership outreach package to effectively communicate the program's benefits and details to potential partners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753357115-L20OPMI5UQDQPBUXUTMT/logo_EUREKA_Environmental+Institute+identity+blue.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - EUREKA! Environmental Institute The EUREKA! Environmental Institute, an extension of the Eureka McConnell Science Museum, aims to overcome the challenge of chaotic gear shuffling during winter ski programs for students aged 6-18. Seeking a low-cost ski storage solution for its 14-passenger buses, the objective is to create an organized, secure, and removable system accommodating 15 pairs of skis and poles. The challenge involves innovatively optimizing loading and unloading efficiency while considering cost-effectiveness. Key considerations include securing skis during transit, ensuring accessibility, and fitting within the vehicle's space. Primary goals are to design a weekly-usable ski storage solution for Winter 2024, with secondary goals exploring alternative options if a finished product proves time-intensive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753358743-TXZPUSEGW1ZMDY4FJYB5/Nerdy_Sheep_logo+_01_Clear.PNG Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Nerdy Sheep Fiber Works Nerdy Sheep Fiber Works grapples with the challenge of establishing a sustainable supply chain and packaging plan for its wool pellet mill startup. The primary goal is to align with the company's commitment to sustainability and local partnerships to develop packaging mockups, define branding elements, and estimate startup costs. The founders, Erin and Sarah, juggle the startup alongside full-time jobs, encountering time constraints, especially during the demanding spring sheep shearing season. Lacking experience in supply chain and packaging, they are open to mentorship through their networks. Key considerations include prioritizing sustainable, preferably compostable materials, establishing local waste wool suppliers in Colorado, and ensuring cost-effective and easy-to-handle packaging options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753627484-ORZ8C8DN5OKGPBRHB5Y8/logo_+Out%26BackOutdoors+Logo_Horizontal_Color+%285%29.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Out&Back Outdoor Out&Back Outdoor faces the challenge of finding sustainable disposal methods for unsellable outdoor gear to minimize landfill contributions. The objective is to establish a repeatable and scalable solution for donating or recycling gear that doesn't fit their sales criteria. The company's rapid growth has led to accumulating unsellable items due to age, damage, or incompatible brands. Students are sought to create local disposal partnerships and a streamlined process for the warehouse team without additional costs. Considerations include a limited budget and avoiding operational complexity. Primary goals involve a turnkey disposal program with partnerships and an execution process. Secondary goals focus on a customer-oriented marketing plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753578756-ZC48UHC06GYG0V945IIP/ON%2BLOGO%2BJPEG.jpg Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Oveja Negra Oveja Negra faces the challenge of enhancing the capabilities of their dealer partners, crucial to their business success, by providing tools and training for superior customer service. The objective is threefold: to empower top-tier dealers with tools and knowledge for growth, elevate mid-tier dealers by addressing their challenges, and attract new customers through enticing tools and programs. The dealer kit includes QR codes, window decals, POS materials, brochures, cheat sheets, and branded items while exploring tiered pricing, shipping incentives, rebates, and innovative ideas for dealer programs. Considerations include cost-effectiveness, eco-conscious materials, simplicity aligned with their business model, and on-brand identity. Primary goals involve a comprehensive dealer kit enhancing customer service and driving sales, with secondary goals focusing on using the kit to attract new customers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753642276-FUR6DIRZ3ZU6WMX5EEQL/Logo_Ver_Black.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - PACT Outdoors PACT Outdoors, in collaboration with the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) and Gunnison Crested Butte, is embarking on the second year of the "Doo" Colorado Right program, which aims to distribute PACT Lite Kits at various backcountry access points across the state. Following a successful 1st-year pilot, the challenge now is to better understand the program's impact on user behavior and Leave No Trace practices.. Approximately 5,000 outdoor enthusiasts will receive PACT Lite Kits, and the challenge is to design a research strategy that aligns with the existing program, gaining approval from CTO and be ready for implementation prior to Memorial Day Weekend. The primary goal is to create a strategy to quantify the impacts, while secondary goals involve developing a question set in collaboration with partners to measure changes in mishandled waste in the backcountry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707754567012-GK21BYFWZSU7SZ57WMGJ/logo_+Raksa__1.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Raksa Optics Raksa Optics, a nascent performance sunglasses brand, is challenged to establish strategic wholesale partnerships in the pre-launch phase. The primary problem involves creating a robust "Wholesale Marketing Playbook" guiding marketing efforts aimed at both strategic B2B retail partners and end consumers. Despite being in the final stages of design and production, Raksa must secure wholesale partners in advance, necessitating innovative forecasting and adaptability strategies. The objective is to develop captivating product displays and trade show designs that weave effective storytelling, fostering brand resonance from B2B partners to consumers. The secondary goal involves crafting a comprehensive list and timeline of strategic trade shows and events, aligning with Raksa's growth phases and benchmarks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753356302-X5OHSYZFCLX8ZYJOZTA3/logo_CampfireRanch_Y_Vertical_TM_filled.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Campfire Ranch Campfire Ranch faces the challenge of optimizing weekday bookings and enhancing offerings for industry professionals, prompting the creation of the "Friends of Campfire Ranch" (FOCR) membership. The objective is to establish and grow FOCR, necessitating targeted marketing efforts for outdoor industry guests. Challenges include the scattered nature of the audience, diverse offerings across three locations, and designing a comprehensive customer journey for FOCR members. Obstacles involve utilizing existing databases effectively and determining membership criteria. Key considerations encompass physical and digital touchpoints, database system usage, and offering memberships based on customer behavior. The primary goal is to expand FOCR into a comprehensive travel membership program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753460930-RF4HH0BLEGRLF58YAG0L/logo_+HarmelsLogo_Color_2022.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Harmels on the Taylor Harmels on the Taylor, situated in the biodiverse Taylor Canyon, confronts the absence of a formal sustainability/environmental statement following an ownership change in 2021. The primary objective is to creatively define and communicate sustainability values, recognizing the delicate balance between growth and conservation in its prized ecosystem. Challenges include budget constraints for crafting creative messaging and signage and preserving historical charm while modernizing the resort. Considerations involve ensuring visual appeal in marketing materials within a modest budget. Primary goals encompass crafting a formal sustainability statement, integrating it into the website and property, and initiating installation, with secondary objectives exploring physical signage options and planning creative implementations in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707754781647-AIEVQHE1WXS458BE7ILO/Rural-is-Rad-Logo-F1-Black.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Rural is Rad "Rural is Rad," a burgeoning movement dedicated to spotlighting and fostering rural outdoor businesses, seeks to elevate brand awareness and discoverability within the industry. Their flagship initiative, "Rural is Rad Week," is an annual event designed to promote and support rural companies during the holiday season. Facing the challenge of designing the 2024 campaign, the objective is to create a comprehensive marketing playbook covering digital strategies, engagement, outreach, PR, and collaborations. Primary goals involve developing a roadmap for the 2024 campaign, ensuring future iterations are easily repeatable while seeking student input for ongoing improvements. The Rural is Rad Team envisions a collaborative environment with students, leveraging their startup expertise to build a sustainable platform celebrating rural businesses and fostering community connections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707753356587-X9N98BTIHJF9IFVXY88E/logo_DenverMtnParks+FIN%23565CB1.JPG Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Denver Mountain Parks Denver Mountain Parks confronts the challenge of broadening recreational opportunities at Red Rocks Park through a feasibility analysis of introducing recreational climbing. The objective is to assess climbing viability, identify potential locations, engage partners, evaluate costs, ensure equity, and provide a recommendation. Challenges include compatibility with concert operations, equity-focused analysis, and alignment with internal stakeholders. Considerations encompass economic sustainability, minimal resource impact, and maximizing existing infrastructure. The primary goals are to analyze climbing feasibility and offer recommendations. Secondary goals include a startup plan or alternative sustainable programming suggestions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707755414644-GKASLC0V343HV72213B2/logo_+Trails_and_Open_Spacelogo.gif Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Trails & Open Space Coalition The Manitou Incline, renowned as the "world's most difficult stairstepper," faces challenges with its popularity, drawing around 70,000 users annually and straining resources. Incapable hikers sometimes require rescue, and litter mars the trail. The proposed solution involves creating an Incline Ambassador program to enhance safety, protect the trail, and improve the user experience. The objective is to design a program with best practices, attracting volunteers and securing funding. Understanding the passionate, dedicated user base is key, as is formalizing the informal assistance already provided. Learning from successful Trail Ambassador Programs nationwide is crucial, and overcoming the difficulty of securing and retaining volunteers is challenging. The primary goal is a detailed template for a successful program, with a secondary goal focusing on a marketing plan, messaging, and funding leads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1707806169921-GNG1TU2B8L1OHLLRJIQ5/logo_+TheNaturePlace_TNP+LOGO+black.png Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - The Nature Place & Colorado Outdoor Education Center The Nature Place & Colorado Outdoor Education Center (COEC) grapples with escalating waste management costs due to increased ranch visits, labor, and fuel expenses. The challenge seeks to devise innovative, on-property, high-altitude composting solutions. A site visit is highly recommended in order to understand property management and local dumping issues. At 8500 feet, challenges include mild snowy winters and hot, dry summers. Considerations include minimal terrain impact, wildlife-proof storage, and easy disposal access. COEC lacks a budget for commercial composting systems and machines, necessitating cost-effective, secure solutions. Primary goals involve designing a proven high-elevation composting concept by May 2024, with breakdown timelines. The secondary goals are to present three researched composting options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/32855b56-5f9c-4e82-acd6-754095d4e5f5/WrightCC24Partners_Insta1_Intro.jpg Journals - Introducing the 2024 Wright Collegiate Challenge Partners - Each year, The Wright partners with organizations representing a mix of business and nonprofit organizations to present a set of challenges reflecting real issues being addressed in real-time by selected Challenge Partner organizations. Interested businesses and nonprofits are asked to submit a proposed challenge statement summarizing a specific project for students to address. We’re excited to present our 18 2024 Challenge Partners, who will be working closely with student teams over the coming months. Read on to see the full list of partners, and click to see the challenge prompt they’ve presented. https://thewright.co/journals/category/ontheroad-g5fll monthly 0.5 2023-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1699278133405-ZPOMJ3STO57RINOSGGEA/OTR23_Saguache_8.5x11.jpeg Journals - Campfire Conversations ~ Saguache | November 16 - Join us in Saguache on November 16! 4th St. Diner & Bakery | 411 4th Street 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Social Hour w Bites + Bevs 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Fireside Chats Hand in hand with community partners, On the Road ~ San Luis Valley brings together an array of voices from the Valley for a free and open to the public series of Campfire Conversations. On the Road journeys into rural Colorado meeting people where they are and experiencing first-hand the relationships we hold with the places we call home. Along the way, we come to know educators & entrepreneurs, farmers & ranchers, funders & frontline workers, artists and outfitters, outdoor advocates and cultural stewards. In their stories, we are offered a window into the lived-experiences of real people making their way in real communities across Colorado. Meet the Saguache voices that we’ll hear from on November 9! Julie Sullivan: Rancher, San Juan Ranch + Mentor, Quivira Coalition - New Agrarian Program Gary Wilfong: Artist & Craftsman Elicia Abeyta: Artist, Student, Mountain Valley School Carla Quintana: President, Saguache Chamber of Commerce Jason Medina: Executive Director, Community Foundation of the San Luis Valley Tracy Ross (moderator): Journalist, The Colorado Sun Aaron Miltenberger (moderator): CEO & President, Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley Chuck Sullivan (moderator): Executive Director, The Wright Learn more about On the Road ~ San Luis Valley https://thewright.co/journals/category/ontheroad monthly 0.5 2023-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/bb1bb891-c694-49fd-862c-5d64f97426dd/OTR_MonteVista.jpg Journals - Campfire Conversations ~ Monte Vista | November 9 - Join us in Monte Vista on November 9! The Church Project | 256 S. Broadway 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Social Hour w Bites + Bevs 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Fireside Chats Hand in hand with community partners, On the Road ~ San Luis Valley brings together an array of voices from the Valley for a free and open to the public series of Campfire Conversations. On the Road journeys into rural Colorado meeting people where they are and experiencing first-hand the relationships we hold with the places we call home. Along the way, we come to know educators & entrepreneurs, farmers & ranchers, funders & frontline workers, artists and outfitters, outdoor advocates and cultural stewards. In their stories, we are offered a window into the lived-experiences of real people making their way in real communities across Colorado. Meet the Monte Vista voices that we’ll hear from on November 9! Charlie Burd: Rancher, Ski-Hi Stampede Committee Member of 40+ yrs Jenny Nehring: Biologist, VP Friends of the SLV National Wildlife Refuges & Volunteer, Monte Vista Crane Festival Margie Martinez-Diaz: Martinez Farms, Potato Farmer Peg Schall: Monte Vista Historical Society & Transportation of the West Museum Victor Sigala: Councilman, City of Monte Vista Pablo Zamarripa: Monte Vista Community Member Patrick Ortiz: San Luis Valley Great Outdoors, New Monte Vista community member & lifelong resident of the SLV Learn more about On the Road ~ San Luis Valley Learn more about The Church Project — A Community Arts Center by and for the Community of Monte Vista https://thewright.co/journals/category/ontheroad-g5fll-m7kjy monthly 0.5 2023-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/fe39b349-fac3-43f9-80a4-6cbf13748e5b/OTR23_SanLuis_8.5x11.png Journals - Campfire Conversations ~ San Luis | November 2 - Join us in the Town of San Luis on November 2! Sangre de Cristo Cultural Heritage Center 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Tacos by Sergio Garcia 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Fireside Chats Hand in hand with community partners, On the Road ~ San Luis Valley brings together an array of voices from the Valley for a free and open to the public series of Campfire Conversations. On the Road journeys into rural Colorado meeting people where they are and experiencing first-hand the relationships we hold with the places we call home. Along the way, we come to know educators & entrepreneurs, farmers & ranchers, funders & frontline workers, artists and outfitters, outdoor advocates and cultural stewards. In their stories, we are offered a window into the lived-experiences of real people making their way in real communities across Colorado. Meet the San Luis voices that we’ll hear from on November 2! Dana Maestes: Author, Journalist; Co-Owner, Jacales Gallery Huberto Maestes: Sculptor, Creator of Shrine of the Stations of the Cross; Co-Owner, Jacales Gallery Shirley Romero Otero: President, Land Rights Council; Director, Move Mountains Youth Project; Board of Directors, Acequia Institute of the San Luis Valley Marcella Pacheco: Colcha Embroidery Artist Charlie Hawkins: Teacher (retired), Educator, Local Historian Theresa Medina: Restaurateur (retired), Sam’s Covered Wagon, San Luis, CO Sergio Garcia: Founder, Chicano Soul Food Esteban Salazar: Heath & Wellness Coordinator, San Luis Valley Great Outdoors Learn more about On the Road ~ San Luis Valley https://thewright.co/journals/the-wright-featured-in-alamosa-citizens-outdoor-citizen-podcast monthly 0.5 2023-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/261d796b-983c-40d0-a352-bcf7a3553130/Outdoor+Citizen+Logo Journals - The Wright featured in Alamosa Citizen’s The Outdoor Citizen podcast - Host Marty Jones and The Wright executive director Chuck Sullivan cover a number of topics, including the upcoming On the Road events in the San Luis Valley. https://thewright.co/journals/on-the-road-coming-to-the-san-luis-valley-in-november monthly 0.5 2023-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/74042f62-5520-4467-8563-7b3041dbccd6/OTR_SanLuisValleyMap_2023+%281%29.jpg Journals - ON THE ROAD ~ San Luis Valley - Make it stand out Art: Andrea Slusarski @drawingfromnature || Graphic Design: Castle Searcy @misscastle https://thewright.co/journals/announcing-our-call-for-2024-challenge-partners monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://thewright.co/journals/western-slope-university-students-working-with-outdoor-businesses-as-part-of-wright-collegiate-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/543b8220-1c1c-4dd3-ab4d-790d2c64894d/090520BurningVan_015.jpg Journals - Western Slope university students working with outdoor businesses as part of Wright Collegiate Challenge - Make it stand out CampV owner Natalie Binder looks over renovations to cabins on Camp V west of Naturita, Sept. 6, 2020. (William Woody, Special to The Colorado Sun) https://thewright.co/journals/q80jlzfwi3w8iq9arz8q3jjjiwy75w monthly 0.5 2024-02-12 https://thewright.co/journals/outdoor-recreation-talks-center-around-moffat-countys-longstanding-traditions-but-also-its-future monthly 0.5 2023-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1688181484972-K3LF89WXP8JSNQ0HHUEL/DSC03920-2048x1361.jpg Journals - Outdoor recreation talks center around Moffat County’s longstanding traditions, but also its future - Make it stand out Amber Delay/Craig Press https://thewright.co/journals/outdoor-studies-students-at-colorado-colleges-gain-career-skills-in-tackling-current-day-challenges-facing-rural-based-small-businesses-and-non-profit-organizations-2nsxe monthly 0.5 2023-10-04 https://thewright.co/journals/outdoor-studies-students-at-colorado-colleges-gain-career-skills-in-tackling-current-day-challenges-facing-rural-based-small-businesses-and-non-profit-organizations monthly 0.5 2023-10-04 https://thewright.co/journals/students-partner-with-mountainflow-eco-wax-to-develop-fluorinated-ski-wax-takeback-program monthly 0.5 2023-07-01 https://thewright.co/journals/workforce-and-the-wright-collegiate-challenge monthly 0.5 2022-04-19 https://thewright.co/journals/introducing-our-2022-wright-collegiate-challenge-partners monthly 0.5 2023-06-26 https://thewright.co/journals/western-students-prove-they-have-the-wright-stuff monthly 0.5 2023-06-27 https://thewright.co/journals/q80jlzfwi3w8iq9arz8q3jjjiwy75w-e5dae monthly 0.5 2023-06-26 https://thewright.co/journals/team-mesa-plays-outside-wins-wright-collegiate-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1676005523809-PRY90SHSRBX0GKY9WA2H/WRIGHT_CollegiateInstaTeamBest_2020-04-17_V4-01.png Journals - Team Mesa Plays Outside Wins Second Annual Wright Collegiate Challenge https://thewright.co/journals/join-us-for-the-wright-retrospective-at-dairy-blocknbsp-january-28-to-february-1 monthly 0.5 2023-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1688340454065-PJSREHEST2JYZD27XJ0A/Wright_Retro_FB_Event_CoverNEW-02.jpg Journals - Join us for THE WRIGHT RETROSPECTIVE at Dairy Block - January 28 to February 1 - Make it stand out Join us for a special pop-up exhibit featuring the earliest inspirations and product iterations from a collective of The Wright Award Contenders from the past decade. 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Please Join Us. https://thewright.co/journals/2182 monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://thewright.co/journals/cobuilt-a-colorado-collaboration-one-stitch-at-a-time-2 monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1676005521212-BFEB4C7IEATKGKH3YPJD/CI.jpg Journals - The Whole Works - One stitch at a time. https://thewright.co/journals/colorados-water-plan-whats-next monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1676005520610-ANZCVJJ904TUK2QTY3PX/Mountains.jpg Journals - Colorado's Water Plan: What's Next? https://thewright.co/journals/the-whole-works-announced-winner-of-the-2015-wright monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1676005519010-I5L3GG3KKJOVGL3AFOET/170-DSC00774-001.jpg Journals - The Whole Works Announced Winner of The 2015 Wright https://thewright.co/journals/cobuilt monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1676005517011-EXQ0O0VDZ1E0WVQZPBZ2/CObuiltCI.jpg Journals - 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2014 Basecamp Gallery https://thewright.co/journals/underground-music-showcase-the-sesh monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1676005511610-C8NDA084V7W2LOD9A329/SeshCI.jpg Journals - Underground Music Showcase: The SESH https://thewright.co/journals/denver-startup-week-announces-2014-dates-and-opens-event-submission-period monthly 0.5 2023-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1676005509511-Z7Y19IR9ZOAU1ELUEW6L/CIDSW.png Journals - Denver Startup Week announces 2014 dates and opens event submission period. https://thewright.co/journals/dstill-a-serious-celebration-of-american-craft-distilling-march-10-16-denver-co monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1676005509110-G4XOWWKG00362HAU4D77/DSTILLcategoryImage.png Journals - DSTILL: A Serious Celebration of American Craft Distilling – March 10-16, Denver, CO https://thewright.co/journals/january-comes-with-it-brings-snow-sia-art-of-winter monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63e5cbc2d2de5b1e0511199c/1676005508747-IKU60M3BKSR7FRI5DGOA/AoW1CI.jpg Journals - 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