Alyson Stanfield
October is National Women's Small Business Month!
Each week, we will be featuring a female Connects member who owns their own business.
What is your business?
Art Biz Success. I help artists gain recognition and increase their income.
When and why did you start your own business?
After working as a curator and educator at three different art museums for ten years, I started my business when I made a deliberate move to Denver in 2001, just before 9/11. It started as an art consulting business—I was going to purchase art for businesses (e.g. hotels and bank lobbies). When artists got wind of what I was doing, they came to me in hopes that I could place their art in these businesses. I quickly realized that their presentation was sorely lacking. They needed help! Art Biz Success (then Art Biz Coach) was born in March 2002.
What is the secret to your success?
The secret to my success is evolution. I am not content with the status quo. I seek continual improvement and want to do better by my clients and be better as a business owner and human.
FEATURED DEALS & DISCOUNTS
Did you know as a member you receive discounts from businesses around Golden? We will be featuring discounts each week for you.
Get a free silent auction ticket to the Golden Civic Foundation's upcoming Gala! This is for online access only- in-person tickets are sold out. This is GCF's biggest fundraiser and the proceeds benefit their Community Grant Program that provides grants to non-profits, schools and civic organizations that make a positive impact on the quality of life for our Golden residents. The auction will be Sat. Nov. 6th from 5pm-11:15pm. Your free auction ticket can be accessed below:
Connects Events
Happy Hour - This Thurs. Oct. 28th at 4pm - Join us for happy hour on the Cafe 13 patio! Appetizers and drinks will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Halloween Kids Costume Drive - Drop off your gently-used children costumes to the collection bin located near the Armory front desk by Monday, October 25th. All donations are going to the Christian Action Guild. These costumes will give children faced with a variety of challenges a chance to participate in Halloween this year.
Connects Core Values Month! - This November - Stay tuned for weekly activities, events and treats next month to celebrate Connects Workspace's 8 core values: Innovation, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Uniqueness, Honor our Faith Heritage, Cherish and Give Back to Community.
Community Events
Trick-or-Treat Street - Washington Ave. - Fri. October 29th from 3pm-4:30pm - bring your kiddos down to trick-or-treat at the storefronts on Washington. Connects will have a candy station outside of our Mercantile location, come see us!
Golden City Brewery 28th Anniversary Celebration! Oct. 31st 11am-8pm - 920 12th Street