Business Networking in Colorado Springs, Built Around People
Curated groups that meet once a month, one seat per industry, run by people who actually know your name. No weekly meetings. No elevator pitches or salesy nonsense. Just relationships that turn into referrals.
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There's No Wrong Way to Network
Every business owner's journey is different. Our job is to help Colorado Springs entrepreneurs and book-of-business owners connect in the way that works best for them, around their time and their goals.
We create the structure. You bring the human.
Relationships that pay off
Want long-term relationships that build real trust and referral dividends? That's our specialty. You'll sit with the same curated group, one person per industry, every month.
Less "people-ing," more results
Prefer an efficient, professionally managed approach? We've got you covered. One meeting a month, a paid leader who runs it, and no volunteer roles.
Events that are actually fun
We host and sponsor over a dozen open networking events a year. Expect real conversations, snacks, and usually something mildly ridiculous with a prize on the line.


The People Behind NIA Colorado Springs
Heather and Brian Blasnek run NIA Colorado Springs together. Between them they bring 35 years of recruiting, leadership and hospitality to one simple idea: get the relationships right and the referrals take care of themselves.
And yes, we're the ones handing out the googly eyes.
Heather Blasnek
Managing PartnerHeather has spent more than 15 years helping professionals build meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships. With a background in recruitment, she's intentional about who joins each group, so referrals happen naturally and connections run deeper than a quick introduction.
- Hand-selects established professionals, one per industry
- Believes networking should never feel like one more obligation
- Runs the room, so members can just show up and connect

Brian Blasnek
Managing PartnerBrian spent 20 years in hospitality, including executive roles at Homa and Pizzeria Rustica. Food was the medium. Community was the reason. Now he brings that same knack for bringing people together to Colorado Springs business owners.
- Builds a collaborative room where people actually talk
- Creates opportunities that go beyond traditional networking
- Focused on trust, engagement and growth that lasts

What Members and Guests Are Saying

Less Working the Room, More Making Friends
Guided conversations, snacks (obviously), and a friendly competition with prizes. No speed networking. Walk in on your own; you won't stay a stranger for long.
- 28 Oct
Next Level Networking
105 West Brewing, Colorado Springs 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
This Is What Networking Should Feel Like
No stock photos here. Just our members and guests around Colorado Springs, usually mid-laugh and occasionally mid-way through a Rock Paper Scissors championship.
Schedule a VisitLet's See If NIA Is the Right Fit for Your Business
NIA-curious? Grab time with Heather. We'll talk about your business, the groups, and whether there's an open seat for your industry.
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