RCEDP, Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center

04/11/2024

Thinking about starting a small business this year? Not sure of all the right moves? Need a loan or investors to start the business properly. The Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center is able and willing to assist you in formatting a thoughtful business plan. A good plan is like a road map for your to do list and will help you minimize mistakes. Call or email anytime.

03/07/2024

02/21/2024

Over the last 17+ years this has been a wonderful way to help our community and I enjoyed all of it. If you have a rounded set of business skills, small business experience, empathy for the founders of a new startup and like working with a wide variety of folks one on one, this might be the gig for you!

RCEDP supports entrepreneurs and existing businesses for a more sustainable Yampa Valley community.

01/18/2024

The Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center is still actively helping folks who have a vision to start a new business. Got the entrepreneurial itch? Reach out at 970-457-4529 or email me at
[email protected].

12/12/2023

Common traits for successful entrepreneurs!
1. Focus on customer needs over self.
2. Work ethic and commitment to follow through.
3. emotional maturity. Can you be kind on a bad day.
4. Discipline to do the admin stuff. Billng, acctg, HR, legal, etc
5. Deal with ambiguity. Answers are not clearly defined always.
6. As you grow, delegate responsibility to others.
7. Share success with team and community. Bonuses and donations.
8. Save and invest for the future. Set up retirement plans.
9. Periodically, reevaluate processes, procedures and customer interaction.
10. Embrace technology.

Been a groovy ride. I'll be in town, please reach out.
[email protected]

12/04/2023

After a good long run, time to step away from leading the Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center. Appreciate John Russell at the Steamboat Today sharing my announcement with our public.

For more than 17 years, Randy Rudasics has guided, educated and inspired future business owners in his role as manager of the Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center. “I’ve really enjoyed meeting the individual entrepreneurs and listening...

11/09/2023

Are you considering starting a new business in 2024? Start with understanding how to create a plan that articulates your vision for lenders, investors, partners and yourself. A Thoughtful plan will reduce mistakes and stress as you move forward. This seminar is free and has useful handouts. Yours truly, Randy Rudasics, will lead the program.

Established in 1999, the Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center supports economic development thro

11/07/2023

Congratulations to Justin Martin who is starting a new Hayden based small business called Nice Ice. This business will create high quality ice products for the restaurant/bar industry. He won the Hayden Business Pitch Competition last weekend. Finishing 2nd was Caleb Cagle of Sasquatch Party Rentals and 3rd was Emily Danielson of Hayden Hidden Treasures a retail and antique store in downtown Hayden. 11 participants this year competing for $30,000 in total prize money! Enjoyed working with these folks to refine their presentation.

10/11/2023

Do financial statements confuse you? Your not alone. Join us for a workshop on better understanding how to read and understand the numbers that come out of your business. These numbers matter and can help you identify trends and challenges that will lessen you profit and customer satisfaction. Free seminar!

Established in 1999, the Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center supports economic development thro

10/09/2023

This program is a great tool for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The price is right and the timing works for many folks. Most small business folks have great skills but limited business experience. It takes both to succeed!

08/31/2023

Ok, worst job ever? Between sophomore and junior year of college I took a factory job bending small pipe. Same arm motion all day for crappy pay. This is the reason folks go insane. Only lasted a couple of week till something slightly better came up. Frankly, those hard summer jobs were great motivation to excel in college and aspire for a better life. The money earned helped with school and offered a few modest treats during college at Colorado State. Find the lesson during each step in life.