Cozy up by the "fire" with local entrepreneurs in the outdoor industry. They'll be sharing stories about taking the leap, the wins and challenges, and advice for others seeking to pursue their idea in this sector.

Lineup:

Outdoorsy is an RV marketplace for consumers and pros. Lots of folks own RVs. Lots of folks want to rent RVs. Outdoorsy is how they meet. www.outdoorsy.com

Cold Case Gear creates the world's toughest phone cases made right here in the USA. Ridiculously protective for the outrageously adventurous. www.coldcasegear.com

Rerouted provides on demand access to used outdoor adventure gear. Buy, sell and donate outdoor gear on the internet painlessly and reliably. Your gear should be in the mountains, not collecting dust. Get cash and save gear from storage. www.rerouted.co

Tectonic Bike is building the future of mountain bike components. Revolutionary material, refined design, all made right here in Colorado. Let's ride. www.tectonic.bike

EsoTerra crafts premium artisanal hard ciders; capitalizing on Southwest Colorado's spectacular apple varieties and unique terroir. www.esoterracider.com

Join us Thursday, Nov. 11 from 5:30-7pm, at the downtown Outdoorsy Outpost, 934 Main Ave Unit B, Durango, CO 81301. Enjoy an open conversation and make connections in a great setting with fellow doers in the area.

Event hosted by the Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs (SCAPE) and Outdoorsy, supported by First Southwest Bank.

This event will be hosted indoors. Seating will be spaced out in pods and attendees are encouraged to wear face masks.