The Annex-A Coworking Community

02/20/2026

New AI in business workshop with RCAC next month!

We are excited to sponsor a special entrepreneur session titled “The Future of Business Operations Utilizing AI Tools” on March 12, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM at The Annex.

This interactive workshop is designed to help you harness the power of up-to-date AI tools to:

• Develop strong value propositions
• Enhance your marketing efforts
• Streamline business operations
• Support growth and strategic planning

Our goal is for participants to come away with knowledge and skills to use AI to analyze customer needs, identify pain points, ad clarify your unique value proposition.

To get the most out of this hands-on session, please bring your laptop or iPad, if possible. This will allow you to fully participate and receive one-on-one technical assistance during the session.

Special Invitation – Soft Opening Celebration

All participants are also invited to attend a soft opening celebration at Cassandra’s Destination Tea on:

March 12, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
11441 County Road 4
Merino, CO 80741

Join us in celebrating their Open House Spring Tea! Guests will enjoy a scrumptious and healthy five-course meal featuring select teas. There is no cost to attend — your time, presence, and feedback will be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share with other business owners and entrepreneurs!

Please RSVP - IMPORTANT

Kindly confirm:
• Your attendance at the morning workshop
• Whether you will attend the soft opening

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12/08/2025

The START, GROW, REVIVE your business workshop series continues this Thursday 12/11 at The Annex! See details below!

***We are 2 days away from our final SGR Session #4 for this series!

As shared in our last email the session will be held at The Annex Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 8:30 to 11:30 am followed by Office Hours from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

This session will focus on Inventory Management, Value Proposition, and the Initiate platform.

You’ll learn best practices for managing inventory, presenting your business’s value to customers, and using the Initiate Platform’s templates and technical assistance tools designed to support new and growing businesses.

Please bring your laptop if possible so you can fully participate in both the morning session and one-on-one technical assistance in the afternoon! ***

12/01/2025

🎄 AMPT Holiday Mixer! 🎄
Thursday, December 11th | 4:30-6:30 pm| The Hot Spot Smokehouse - Sterling

It’s time to mix, mingle, and make Sterling a little brighter! ✨

Join us for a festive night featuring:
🎯 Sterling-themed trivia
🤝 Great conversations
🎉 A fun, laid-back space to unwind before the holidays

AMPT brings people together through events that make civic engagement actually fun — and this mixer is the perfect chance to meet new faces, connect with the community, and get plugged into what’s happening around town.

Come hang out with us, enjoy some holiday cheer, and celebrate the season the AMPT way. 🎁

We can’t wait to see you there!

12/01/2025

AMPT - Advancing Modern Professionals for Tomorrow is a great partner of The Annex. Go meet some of these great leaders and get involved!

🎄 AMPT Holiday Mixer! 🎄
Thursday, December 11th | 4:30-6:30 pm| The Hot Spot Smokehouse - Sterling

It’s time to mix, mingle, and make Sterling a little brighter! ✨

Join us for a festive night featuring:
🎯 Sterling-themed trivia
🤝 Great conversations
🎉 A fun, laid-back space to unwind before the holidays

AMPT brings people together through events that make civic engagement actually fun — and this mixer is the perfect chance to meet new faces, connect with the community, and get plugged into what’s happening around town.

Come hang out with us, enjoy some holiday cheer, and celebrate the season the AMPT way. 🎁

We can’t wait to see you there!

11/13/2025

Tech Night Out Tonight! Come check it out and meet others working in that sector!

Next Tech Night Out!  Come network with others in the tech/cyber security/CIS/IT fields or those interested in them!  Great chance to learn and connect.   The ISSA Northern CO Chapter meeting…

10/03/2025

The next training in the business workshop series is Monday 10/6. There will be some great content presented!

October 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: The Annex
We’re thrilled to welcome back Alice D**g for an extended, two-hour session on:
"Mastering Generative AI for Business Growth: Tools, Tips & Viral Strategies."
This deeper dive will give us more time to explore the power of AI for your business.
Please bring a laptop or iPad for hands-on online exercises.
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🗓 Agenda
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🔹 Mastering Generative AI for Business Growth – with Alice D**g
Explore cutting-edge tools, viral growth strategies, and actionable AI insights.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🔹 Social Media & Your Small Business
Learn effective budget-friendly techniques to enhance your online presence and engagement.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🔹 HR Tools in the Initiate Platform
Discover powerful human resource tools to support your growing team. We’ll also walk through the sign-up process for those interested.
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📍 Register Now:
Please use this direct registration link for your convenience by clicking here.
Feel free to forward this invitation to other entrepreneurs in your network. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Final reminder – for those that have one, please bring your SGR binder, laptop, or iPad! As always, please call, email, or text me if you have any questions.

09/10/2025

It's great to see how different entities use the facility to inspire collaboration and creativity! It is what we are all about!

09/08/2025

Don't forget the first in the HR series with McKenzi Stone, HR Consultant starts tomorrow, Monday 9/8!

I am excited to be offering a 3 part in-person HR Workshop Series at The Annex in Sterling, Co. My first session will be Monday afternoon 9/8. If you would like more information you can visit the website:
https://theannex.proximity.app/events/8-sep-2025-rcac-start-grow-revive-business-workshop-2

08/14/2025

Tonight is Tech Night Out, 5-6pm open networking and food. 6-7:30 is the ISSA Chapter Meeting!

Come meet and connect with other local tech folks. If you are involved or interested in the field this is a great opportunity. We will also have the ISSA Cyber Security meeting with the event.

Join us for the next Tech Night networking and chance to learn more from the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Northern Colorado Chapter!   Northeast Colorado Tech Night Out + Northern Colorado…