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Katrina Boldry managed to successfully launch and grow her business in the midst of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. And she did it with Mi Casa's help.

Through her business, Bold Lead Designs, Katrina designs and creates multifunctional dog leashes, as well as harnesses for service animals. "It's fascinating to me how much dogs add to our lives," Katrina says. "If I can contribute to improving the experience of service dog owners and make the world more accessible to them, I want to do all I can."

Katrina quit her job in the summer of 2010 to focus full-time on her business, and she estimates this year her personal earnings from Bold Lead Designs will surpass what she made in her old job. Katrina projects more than $100,000 in sales in 2011, which is nearly double what she grossed in 2010. With her specialty niche, loyal customer base and growing interest from service dog owners and groups, Katrina sees no end to her business' growth prospects.

Katrina completed Mi Casa's 13-week Business Success course in 2008 and continues to rely on Mi Casa's business consultants for guidance.  "Launching a business is an overwhelming process, and it's so helpful to be able to rely on Mi Casa to clarify the details and help keep things rolling," she says. "It's an invaluable resource."

Read more about Katrina and Bold Lead Designs.  

  Colorado is home to families with deep, multi-generational roots as well as families who relocate here in pursuit of a better quality of life. At the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, we believe that our support of local nonprofits creates a deeper understanding that our state is a better place to live, work, and play when every person has the opportunity and resources they need to thrive.

We believe strong communities begin with strong families. A goal of the Gay & Lesbian Fund is to support nonprofits that ensure quality in health and well being for all Coloradans. That's why we proudly partner with organizations that devote their energy and expertise to eliminating disparities for Colorado's children, youth, and families. Their commitment to healthy families unlocks Colorado's highest potential, and creates a more vibrant state.

In partnership with Mi Casa Resource Center, the Gay & Lesbian Fund is building a Colorado founded on the health and vitality of everyone, from our youngest residents to our most mature, and everyone in between.  

 

The Gay & Lesbian Fund is the Silver Sponsor of Mi Casa's 2011 Spirit of Success Luncheon, a celebration of small business ownership in Southern Colorado, which takes place in Pueblo on September 28.

Learn more about the organizations supported by the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado at gayandlesbianfund.org. 

Together, we're building a better Colorado. 

  This event is a celebration of Mexican culture and an opportunity to party for a very good cause.  

 

Día de los Muertos   

Wednesday, November 2 

8 p.m. - 11 p.m.  

 

El Diablo Restaurant  

101 Broadway  

 

 

El Diablo's tatoo skull show and charity auction is in honor of Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos. All proceeds from the auction of the tattooed skulls will benefit Mi Casa! 

 

The event will feature a Latin/hip-hop DJ, face painters, food and drink specials, and a show featuring skulls painted and decorated by local tattoo artists. The silent auction goes from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and the winners will be announced and the skulls will be awarded around 10:30 p.m.    

 

 

For more information contact Nancy at 303-539-5609 or email info@MiCasaResourceCenter.org   

News & Events from Mi Casa and Friends
 

Path to Prosperity Breakfast - Nov. 4 

Please join us for an inspiring celebration of new opportunities for Latino and working families...  

 

The 3rd Annual Path to Prosperity Breakfast will take place in Denver on Friday, November 4   

 

 Contact Nancy for more information at nfreimuth@MiCasaResourceCenter.org or 303-539-5609   

 

Considering a Business?

 

Seeking Aspiring and Inspired Educators  

Denver Teaching Fellows aims to increase the effectiveness and diversity of teaching staff by recruiting and training professionals and recent graduates dedicated to closing the achievement gap and making teaching their career.  

Denver Teaching Fellows is accepting applications for next school year beginning on November 2.   

Click here to learn more 

   

Business Development & Job Creation Forum 

On Sept. 30, 7:30-11 a.m. the Denver Office of Economic Development will host an event for business owners to learn more about how OED helps businesses access labor, capital and more.

Learn about the benefits of partnering with Denver Workforce Centers, the current state of lending, and available subsidies for training new and current staff.

Click here for more information 

 

New Addition to the Mi Casa Family

Mi Casa is delighted to announce the birth of Adam Steven Balchunas, son of Mi Casa team member Cheryl Balchunas and her husband Steve. Adam was born on Sept. 2 weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces.   

 

 

¡Bienvenido al mundo, Adam! 

 

Want to learn more about Mi Casa?

Come to CAFE CON MI CASA, a one-hour free info session (includes breakfast) at 8:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of every month.

 

RSVP for the October 13 session to Nancy

 

nfreimuth@MiCasaResourceCenter.org
303-539-5609

(Cheryl Balchunas is on maternity leave until November)