Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for a no-cost information session about LEADING EDGE™here. During this Info Session you will learn about the Larimer SBDC’s LEADING EDGE™ course and how it can help you reach your business goals. Join us to meet the course instructor, Bill Welter, get an overview of the curriculum, and have a chance to ask all your questions.
LEADING EDGE is for business owners and entrepreneurs positioning for growth stage, that desire focused education and planning, accountability, networking, and the tools to build a strategic business plan to take their company to the next level.
If you’re interested in opening a restaurant with little to no ownership experience this program will be a great resource to teach you the tricks of the trade and to set you up for success with real industry knowledge, experience and having a better understanding of what to expect as a restaurant owner.
Please email info@larimersbdc.org to be added to the next sessions waitlist.
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Peter Bostwick
Technology
Technical and Operations executive with experience starting, running, and selling software companies. Experience coaching and mentoring future business leaders as they explore the market and understand how they can add value to their new customers.
Consulting Expertise Includes:
Technology
Pivoting
Working through business ideas, plans, and strategy
Please provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if you are unable to make this appointment. Although we understand that emergencies arise, cancellations made within 24 hours of the appointment will count as 1 hour of the consultant’s time. As well, our normal cancellation policy applies: cancellations made less than 24 hours of the appointment may result in a requirement to attend a class before you can reschedule an appointment.
Tom Galey has been involved in a wide variety of business ventures and teaching for decades. With an undergraduate degree in Economics from University of Colorado, Tom moved to Taiwan in the mid-1980s. There he studied Mandarin and soon ran the Asia buying office for a large Canadian toy store chain. He spent time working in market consulting for several Chinese firms, later working for a Chinese hydraulics manufacturer.
In the 1990s, after over 6 years in China, Tom Moved to the US territory of Guam and began working with Exxon. Tom ran downstream operations and was marketing director for the retail chain.
Tom was later hired by Anheuser-Busch and was named Marketing Director for Micronesia for Budweiser brands. He developed an international advertising specialty division for AB that was subsequently used globally.
In 2000 Tom moved back to Colorado and started his own business in Promotional Products. In 2005 he moved into product development consulting for Asia-made consumer items. He started a consulting firm that still operates today assisting production globally. 3Chinas.com is active today as he assists firms expand.
With a master’s degree in Business Administration and International Relations, Tom has helped major US and European firms launch production of new product lines. In all, he’s assisted in the development of between 300 and 400 new products in Asia.
Tom has been teaching at Front Range for over 13 years in Intro to Business, Economics (Micro and Macro) Business Law, Marketing, International Business and International Marketing.
Tom lives Gunbarrel with his wife, and their 21-year-old son, Ty is currently attending CU. Tom’s book was published in 2013; Making the China Connection – Understanding Business Culture to Create Great, Sustainable Relationships. It’s available on Amazon and is published by SinoMedia in San Francisco, California.
Consulting Expertise Includes:
International Business Relationships. International trade, specializing in manufacturing regions of Greater Asia including Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and other nations of Asia including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore. Specializing in trade of consumer products, assistance in importing and exporting. Customs and Duty advisor for goods moving across international borders.
Product development of consumer and electronic items including factory sourcing and evaluations. Product development including plastic injection mold and metal stamping manufacturing. Textile and apparel manufacturing assistance. Factory survey and product inspection and clearance guidance. Employment assistance for outside inspection of product lines.
I can have anything produced, anywhere. I can find a factory suitable for any client. I speak fluent Mandarin and some Taiwanese, so I specialize in communications internationally. I’ve made hundreds of products in Asia and have assisted hundreds of clients produce new product lines in Greater China.
Please provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if you are unable to make this appointment. Although we understand that emergencies arise, cancellations made within 24 hours of the appointment will count as 1 hour of the consultant’s time. As well, our normal cancellation policy applies: cancellations made less than 24 hours of the appointment may result in a requirement to attend a class before you can reschedule an appointment.
