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Ent awards grants to youth organizations, small business expo and more Pueblo news

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Ent Credit Union recently awarded $16,000 to six organizations based in the Pueblo region as part of its annual Youth Endowment Services grant program.

Programs awarded the grants included Mentally Ill Children in Need, 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, senior manager of community advocacy for Ent. “Our committee faces a tough task, as every nonprofit that signs up makes money.”

“We at Ent are extremely proud to play a small role in improving youth programs by partnering with these exceptional organizations doing the hard work,” she said.

SBDC Small Business Expo and Recruitment Fair is on May 3

The Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center will host a Small Business Expo and Hiring Fair at Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Ave., on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will feature 80 booths featuring vendors and small business employers looking for employees, as well as community and business resources.

Learn more at southerncoloradosbdc.org.

Small Business Summit takes place May 16 at Pueblo Community College

The Latino Chamber will host its Small Business Summit at Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Ave., on Thursday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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 is due by 5 p.m. May 10 at pueblolatinochamber.com.

Meet the winners of InBank’s Bankers of Distinction awards

InBank’s Mark Dunsmoor and Andrew Trainor recently received the Bankers of Distinction award from the Colorado Bankers Association.

The award recognizes bankers and community leaders for going above and beyond in the spirit of dedication to support activities that are vital to 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, the Parkview Foundation and Pueblo YMCA, among others.

“The time, talent and energy that each of these bankers dedicates to 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.”

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