Ent Credit Union recently awarded $16,000 to six organizations based in the Pueblo area as part of its annual Youth Endowment Services grant program.
Programs that received the grants included Mentally Ill Kids in Distress, Posada of Pueblo, Heart of Colorado Court Appointed Special Advocates, Pueblo Child Advocacy Center, Pueblo Cooperative Care Center and Soaring Eagles Center for Autism.
“As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ent’s YES Grants program, we are privileged to witness the positive impact it has had on communities across Colorado,” said Annie Snead, Ent senior manager of community advocacy. “Our committee faces a difficult task, as all of the nonprofits that apply deserve funding.”
“At Ent we are especially proud to play a small role in improving youth programs by partnering with these exceptional organizations that are doing the hard work,” he said.
SBDC Small Business Hiring Expo and Fair is May 3
The Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center will host a small business expo and hiring fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 3 at Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Ave.
The event will feature 80 booths with small business vendors and employers seeking employees, as well as community and business resources.
Get more information at coloradosdelsurbdc.org.
Small Business Summit is May 16 at Pueblo Community College
The Latino Chamber will host its Small Business Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Ave.
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, nonprofit representatives and others will have access to resources, information, networking and more during the free event. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Registration must be done before 5 pm on May 10 at pueblolatinochamber.com.
Meet the InBank Distinguished Bankers Award Winners
Mark Dunsmoor and Andrew Trainor of InBank recently received the Bankers of Distinction award from the Colorado Bankers Association.
The award honors bankers and community leaders for going above and beyond in the spirit of dedication to support vital activities for the communities they serve. Dunsmoor, senior vice president, has served as a volunteer with the Parkview Foundation and the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, as well as other organizations.
Andrew Trainor, president of the community bank, supports organizations such as Colorado State University Pueblo, Pueblo Economic Development Corp., Pueblo Community College, Parkview Foundation and Pueblo YMCA, among others.
“The time, talent and energy that each of these bankers dedicate to serving their communities is invaluable,” said Jenifer Waller, president of the Colorado Bankers Association. “They demonstrate that the banking community is committed to the financial well-being of all Coloradans.”