Michelle Talarico is the co-owner and Director of Sales for Picnic Basket Catering, Cravings Five Star Events and Buffalo Gals Grilling Company. Being a Colorado College Alum helped build a passion for community y service, and she has been a leader in the Colorado Springs community for over 30 years.

Rodney Gullatte, Jr., is a community leader, U.S. Air Force Veteran and CEO of Firma IT Solutions, a Managed IT and Cybersecurity service provider for businesses from healthcare and real estate brokerages to automotive repair and home improvement. With a background in Information Technology and Cybersecurity that includes the Department of Defense, retail, healthcare, casinos, utility companies and more, Rodney has developed Firma IT Solutions to bring enterprise technology solutions to businesses in the Pikes Peak Region and across the country. 

Sandra J. Payne is the President of Denver Concrete Vibrator (DCV). DCV manufactures, markets and repairs a wide range of concrete and industrial vibrators, which are used in commercial and civil projects. The products are sold throughout the United States and around the world.

Sarita Parikh is the owner of Mind, Body, & Play Therapies, a physical therapy private practice focusing on creating optimum health and wellness, and the co-founder of Glow + Gather, a retail lifestyle and wellness brand that believes in social impact and sustainability.

Jeff Rogoff is the owner of Sazza Restaurant. Prior to starting his own business in 2006, he held various positions in the hospitality industry. Entrepreneurship was a way for him to provide for his family and make his own hours. Now, 17 years later, Jeff and his family are working together to keep operations running. 

Alejandro Flores-Muñoz is a seasoned entrepreneur, advocate, and activist who has dedicated his life to championing marginalized communities. As a proud queer, DACA recipient, and Latino entrepreneur, he is committed to advocating for the small business community. His upbringing and resilience inspired him to launch his own businesses, including Unum Sunglasses, an e-commerce shop, Stokes Poke, a food truck, and most recently, Combi Cafe, a brick-and-mortar location.