🐾 Help Us Find Forever Homes This Sunday 🐾

This Sunday, May 24th, we are honored to welcome CLAWA to Sunmed Modern Wellness for a special pet adoption event.

We would love for our community to come out, meet these amazing pets, and help them find the loving forever homes they deserve. Whether you are looking to adopt, support local rescue efforts, or simply spend time with some incredible animals, we would love to see you there.

🐶 Pet Adoption Event
📅 Sunday, May 24th
📍 Sunmed Modern Wellness
6944 N. Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
📞 719-755-9212

We will also have FREE pet photos available during the event, so bring your furry friends too.

Every visit, share, and adoption helps make a difference. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and fellow animal lovers throughout Colorado Springs.

Let’s come together as a community and help these pets find the homes they deserve. ❤️🐾

Honoring Service with Serenity

In honor of those who have served, we’re proud to celebrate Military Month this May with a well-deserved invitation to relax and recharge. Active duty are invited to enjoy a signature spa treatment for just $99, available Monday through Thursday throughout the month. Whether you’re looking to unwind with a massage, refresh your skin, or simply take a moment for yourself, this exclusive offer is our way of saying thank you. As an added bonus, guests who book their appointment online will be automatically entered for a chance to win a luxurious Spa Day Giveaway - because a little extra relaxation goes a long way.

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Ready to get out of the office, meet great people, and have some fun?

Join us for a unique networking experience with Xtreme Bookings, where business meets adventure. This event combines a guided zipline tour at Adventures Out West with a relaxed lunch and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, try something new, or just enjoy a day outside, this experience is designed to help you step out of your routine and into something memorable.

What’s included:

• Guided zipline experience with Adventures Outwest

• Delicious box lunch and drinks with the group

• Built-in networking with local professionals and adventurers

Spots are limited and prices will increase on May 1st, so grab your favorite coworker, partner, or friend  and come join us!

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Title:
Wildfire Preparedness for Business Owners: Protect, Plan, and Recover

Description:
Join Jonathan Bradley, Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction with Monument Fire District, for a timely and practical discussion on wildfire preparedness. With increased fire risk across our region, this session will equip business owners with actionable steps to protect their properties, make informed decisions during an active fire, and put plans in place to recover and continue operations afterward. Designed for both business and homeowner perspectives, this presentation will provide clarity, confidence, and real-world strategies to help you be ready when it matters most.

Jonathan comes to us with extensive wildland firefighting experience across the western United States.

• Plans and manages fuels reduction projects in the Monument Fire District
• Developed the Fire District building safety and fire inspection program

• Business safety before, during, and after a wildfire
• How businesses can support homeowner preparation
• How businesses can support emergency operations

*Admission to networking evens is non-refundable.

Registrants are welcome to transfer their "ticket" to someone

in your registration category but cannot be refunded or moved to future events.

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 40 salespeople for your business!

Serranos’ Monument Hill Blend

Out of Control. Lacking Capacity. Drowning in Uncertainty. 
A Three-Part Workshop Series for Business Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Presented by Brittany Prijatel & Sara Miley, CTCP-A, IFS

Running a business has always required resilience. But something has shifted. The pace is faster, the roles are more numerous, the decisions are more constant — and the old strategies for managing it all are no longer keeping up. For many small business owners and entrepreneurs, the result is a persistent feeling of being behind, overwhelmed, and stretched past what feels sustainable.

Brought to you by Holistique and led by two practitioners who work at the intersection of performance, leadership, and internal wellbeing, this three-part series was designed in direct response to that reality. Each session builds on the last, moving from awareness to direction to regulation. The goal is not more productivity advice. It is something more foundational: helping you understand what is actually getting in the way, and building the internal capacity to move forward with clarity and steadiness.

Session 1: Shifting Inward June 4

Most of us have been taught to manage stress from the outside in: better systems, smarter habits, more discipline. And yet the overwhelm persists. This session starts somewhere different: inside.

Brittany and Sara open the series together, introducing the core framework that runs through all three sessions. The conversation begins with an honest look at what is actually driving the chaos: decision fatigue, fragmented focus, the pressure of wearing every role, and the cumulative weight of constant uncertainty. Attendees will leave with a new way of understanding what is happening and why the usual fixes are falling short.

What you will walk away with: a clearer picture of your own stuck points, an introduction to the concept of internal versus external capacity, and a shared language for the work ahead in Sessions 2 and 3.

Session 2: Finding Direction July 16

Session 3: Building Regulation August 6

• Three age categoies for kids ages 4 -14 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each)
• Tournament Prizes donated by Bass Pro
•  Recommended Bait - Salmon Eggs and Worms
•  Educational Fishing Safety Tips included
•  Please bring your own fishing gear and bait
•  Staff will measure fish throughout the Derby

🔥🏹 NEW MONTH. NEW COURSE. NEW CHALLENGE.

The Summer Sharp-Shooter 3D Challenge hits Fort Carson on June 6th with a completely reset course, fresh shot scenarios, unmarked distances, and 30+ realistic 3D targets waiting for you.

Think you mastered the last course? Prove it. 😎

🎯 Beginner friendly
🎯 Bowhunter challenges
🎯 Rental gear available
🎯 Veteran owned & operated

Spots are filling fast — get registered now at ValorArcheryChallenge.com

#ValorArcheryChallenge #3DArchery #Bowhunting #ColoradoArchery #ArcheryLife #FortCarson #OutdoorChallenge #VeteranOwned

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Description Description

• Discover specific AI tools and use cases that fit small business needs.
• Learn how to use AI to support content creation and social media planning.
• Understand the risks, limitations, and best practices for using AI responsibly.
• Identify 1–3 AI-powered workflows they can test in their own business.

This is an in-person class.

Co-Hosted by:

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 40 salespeople for your business!

Serranos’ Monument Hill Blend

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE IN ONE DAY

WORK LESS. EARN MORE. ACHIEVE MASSIVE INCREASE IN YOUR INCOME, BUSINESS, AND INVESTMENTS WITH PROVEN RESULTS.

2026 | 1 DAY ONLY | LIVE & IN-PERSON

Destined for Financial Freedom is a 1-day life changing event that will launch you on the path towards financial freedom. Successful entrepreneurs and investors from Colorado Springs and Monument will show you how they achieved financial freedom through business, investing, and real estate, and show you how you can do it too!

Forget everything you think you know about finances. These massively successful entrepreneurs and investors will transform your mind and show you the powerful and creative tools they used to increased their income faster and built long-lasting wealth.

Over 2 million people have already learned from these successful and influential entrepreneurs and investors. Now is your time to eliminate financial stress forever.

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Makers Showcase

The Makers Showcase is a guest-friendly community event where members, students, mentors, and makers share what they’ve been working on—projects, prototypes, experiments, and works-in-progress. It’s a chance to see ideas come to life, learn from others, and get inspired by the creativity happening across the Monumental Impact community.

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Welcome to the 44th Annual July 4th Fun Run, presented by Black Hills Energy—Palmer Lake Elementary School’s largest and longest-running fundraiser! 

The course runs from the south end of Palmer Lake to Monument via the Santa Fe Trail. Busses near the finish line (2nd St and Adams St.) will transport participants back to their cars in Palmer Lake.

Registration is now open at July4funrun.com. Pick up your number, shirt, and swag bag at Colorado Running Company in Colorado Springs on July 2nd from 4-6pm, at Routes Outfitter in Monument on July 3rd from 4-6pm, or on race morning in Palmer Lake from 5:45-6:45am.

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Description Description
Search is changing. Learn how Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and AI-driven search are shifting how customers research, compare, and choose businesses—and what you can do to stay visible and relevant.

• Understand the difference between traditional SEO and AEO.
• Learn how AI and answer engines are influencing purchasing decisions.
• Identify content and website changes that can better position their business in AI-informed search results.
• Leave with a short checklist to improve their online visibility over the next quarter.

This is an in-person class.

Co-Hosted by:

Sponsored by: Peace of Mind Limited

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 40 salespeople for your business!

Serranos’ Monument Hill Blend

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Whether you’re a new member, a longtime supporter, or considering joining the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to our Orientation meeting at the Chamber office. This event is designed to show you how to maximize the value of your membership and tap into the many resources we offer.

Enjoy coffee (proudly featuring Serranos’ Monument Hill Blend), pastries, and meaningful networking as we walk you through:

• Signature Events that drive visibility and connections
• Committees where you can make an impact
• An overview of the Board of Directors and their role
• Ambassador opportunities to grow your influence
• Pro tips on engaging with fellow members

This is more than an introduction—it’s your chance to discover strategic alliances, professional growth opportunities, and tools to boost your business development. You'll also have time to connect with other attendees and meet Chamber members who can help you thrive.

Reserve your spot today and start making the most of what the Tri-Lakes Chamber can do for you!

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Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

Start your week with puzzles and good company! Our free weekly meetup is open to everyone—just drop in and enjoy a fun, low-key way to connect.

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 40 salespeople for your business!

Serranos’ Monument Hill Blend

Description Description
Stop collecting business cards that go nowhere. This session shows you how to turn casual connections into real opportunities through intentional networking and follow-up.

Desired Outcomes & Goals
Participants will:

• Learn a simple strategy for preparing for networking events.
• Practice ways to start and end conversations that lead to future contact.
• Understand how much follow-up is “too much” or “too little.”
• Create a personal follow-up system to move contacts closer to becoming clients or referral partners.

Co-Hosted by:

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 40 salespeople for your business!

Serranos’ Monument Hill Blend

Step into a vibrant celebration of culture, cuisine, and connection at ¡La Vida!, Southern Colorado's premier summer business social. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Country Club of Colorado at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, this event is a sensory journey across the Americas.

Delight in the flavors of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Argentina, Peru, El Salvador, Honduras, Spain, and the many diverse regions of Mexico and the United States. Savor culinary treasures paired with drinks that embody the essence of each culture—horchata beer, malbec, pisco tastings, tequila, palomas, micheladas, and more.

Feel the rhythm of the night with live Mariachi, Salsa, and Rock en Español performances, creating a dynamic soundtrack to a magical evening of networking and celebration.

Discover the magic of La Vida, where business meets culture, and connections come alive.

¡Sumérgete en una vibrante celebración de cultura, gastronomía y conexión en ¡La Vida!, El evento social empresarial del verano en el sur de Colorado.

Con el impresionante paisaje del Country Club of Colorado en el CheyennMountain Resort como telón de fondo, este evento es un viaje sensorial a través de las Américas.

Disfruta de los sabores de Puerto Rico, Cuba, Argentina, Perú, El Salvador, Honduras, España y de las muchas regiones diversas de México y los Estados Unidos.
Saborea delicias culinarias acompañadas de bebidas que representan la esencia de cada cultura: cerveza de horchata, malbec, degustaciones de pisco, tequila, palomas, micheladas y más.
 

Siente el ritmo de la noche con presentaciones en vivo de Mariachi, Salsa y Rock en Español, creando la banda sonora perfecta para una velada mágica de conexiones y celebración.

Descubre la magia de ¡La Vida!, donde los negocios se encuentran con la cultura y las conexiones cobran vida.

Title:
Trust in a Click: Navigating Scams, Cyber Risks & Smart Communication

Description:
In today’s digital-first world, scams are more sophisticated—and more convincing—than ever. Join Jonathan Liebert of the Better Business Bureau as he breaks down how fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and online impersonation tactics are evolving, and what that means for you and your business. This session will equip you with practical strategies to identify red flags, protect your organization’s reputation, and respond confidently when threats arise. Walk away with tools to strengthen trust, safeguard communication, and stay one step ahead of online risks.

*Admission to networking evens is non-refundable.

Registrants are welcome to transfer their "ticket" to someone

in your registration category but cannot be refunded or moved to future events.

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about

Click below to register!

Thank you to our COFFEE SPONSOR: Pete Oldmixon and Peace of Mind Limited

Description Description

• Identify where they are currently over-committed or stretched too thin.
• Learn language and scripts for setting boundaries with clients, staff, and partners.
• Understand the trade-offs of overextending and how it impacts results.
• Leave with 2–3 clear boundaries or policies they will implement in their business. 

Facilitated by: TBA

Co-Hosted by:

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about

Click below to register!

Thank you to our COFFEE SPONSOR: Pete Oldmixon and Peace of Mind Limited