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HOPE2Women Small Business Summit

Denver, Colorado

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

September 15-17, 2026

You’ve built the business.

You’ve done the late nights, the risks, the figuring it out as you go.

NOW IT'S TIME TO REACH NEW HEIGHTS

The HOPE2Women Small Business Summit is a three-day experience in Denver for women entrepreneurs ready to grow their businesses, explore new opportunities, and connect with other founders. You’ll leave with a clear growth plan, practical resources, and the confidence to take your business to the next level.

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THE ENERGY

This isn’t just a sit-back-and-listen conference.

It’s a working summit.

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Picture this:

Founders sitting around tables solving real business challenges
Honest conversations about growth, funding, and scaling
Workshops where you actually build your strategy
Moments of inspiration that remind you why you started

The energy is collaborative, supportive, and ambitious.

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Denver, CO | Sept. 15-17, 2026

Surrounded by mountains and known for its entrepreneurial spirit, Denver is the perfect place to step away from the day-to-day and focus on the bigger picture for your business.

YOU NEED TO BE THERE

If you’re feeling ready for your next stage of growth but not sure exactly how to get there, this summit was designed for you.

CLARITY

Define where your business is headed and what it will take to get there.

STRATEGY

Learn practical frameworks for scaling revenue, operations, and impact.

CAPITAL

Understand funding pathways and how to position your business for growth.

MOMENTUM

Leave with an actionable plan you can start implementing immediately.

By the end of the summit, you won’t just feel inspired.

You’ll be prepared.

You will leave the Summit with:

  • A completed growth plan for your business
  • Strategic frameworks for scaling
  • Tools and templates to implement immediately
  • New connections with fellow entrepreneurs
  • Access to ongoing HOPE2Women resources and programming
  • Fresh perspective and renewed confidence
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THE SCHEDULE

Three days designed to help you step back, think strategically, and build momentum.

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Tuesday | Sept 15th

Vision and Strategy

Breakfast

Check-In & Welcome

Opening Keynote

Hands-On Growth Planning Workshop

Panel Sessions with Women Founders

Networking Hour

Lunch

Interactive Breakout Sessions

Closing Reflection

02

WEDNESDAY | Sept 16

Tools and Capital

Breakfast

Morning workshops

Capital access session

Panel discussions

Hands-on implementation exercises

Lunch

Peer-to-peer roundtables

Networking hour

03

THURSDAY | Sept 17

Implementation and Momentum

Breakfast

Check-in and recap

Focused workshops and breakout sessions

Hands-on growth planning continuation

Panel sessions

Lunch

Founder roundtables

Closing keynote

Final reflections and next steps

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THE COMMUNITY

One of the most valuable parts of the HOPE2Women Summit is the community you’ll become part of.

You’ll meet women who are building incredible businesses across industries, many of whom are navigating the same challenges and opportunities as you.

Make connections that can support your business growth for years to come.

THE SPEAKERS

You’ll hear from experienced founders, business leaders, and experts who understand what it takes to grow and scale a company. Speakers will share honest insights about the realities of entrepreneurship, from accessing capital to building strong teams and navigating growth.

Full speaker list coming soon.

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FOUNDER / CEO / AUTHOR

CoCo Sellman

Coco Sellman is a visionary entrepreneur and advocate for women-led businesses as a force for good. With over 25 years of experience, she has launched five companies and guided 500+ startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco leads an ecosystem helping women founders scale their businesses to $20M+ in revenue.

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FOUNDER / BUSINESS COACH

Jessie Yankee

Jessie has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. She brings hands-on experience as a serial entrepreneur, having owned multiple businesses and launched a successful tech company. Passionate about access to capital and all things funding, Jessie guides founders on how to secure the resources they need to scale, grow, and thrive.

THE INVESTMENT

$949

Only $949 for three days that could change the trajectory of your business. Your ticket includes hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, meals, meaningful networking, and real conversations about funding and growth.

THE HOTEL

Make the most of your conference experience by staying on-site where all sessions and workshops will take place!

Book with the link below by August 14, 2026 to take advantage of exclusive rates!

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

7800 East Tufts Avenue
Denver, CO 80237

THANK YOU SPONSORS

In addition to hearing from incredible speakers you'll have the chance to connect with leading brands and small business resource providers on-site.

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