B.A.S.E. Program Company Spotlight: Creativity Cabin

The Estes Park Economic Development Corporation serves a variety of businesses through its Business Accelerator Services of Estes (B.A.S.E.) Program. Owner Patti Aldridge of Creativity Cabin of Estes Park recently completed the Program in March this year. Patti, a retired physician who worked in pediatric critical care, made the decision to explore the world of entrepreneurship. She moved to Estes Park with her family in 2017 with a focus of spending more time as a family and shifting focus from restoring physical health in kids in life-threatening situations, to mental/spiritual health and preventative health in her business ventures in Colorado. She started Jazzercise Estes Park, a franchise of the international Jazzercise, Inc in March of 2018. Patti then opened Creativity Cabin in September of 2019.

Patti decided to join the B.A.S.E. Program to learn the ins and outs of what it takes to run a successful business. The Program provided her with the tools to formalize a strong business model and gave her direction. She learned that running a successful business is not only achieved by getting more customers and increasing revenue. Through the Program, she found the importance of understanding your purpose and what role the company plays in her personal life and her community. In addition to attending MBA style classes, B.A.S.E. Program provided Patti with a business mentor offering guidance and resources in the community. 

Creativity Cabin offers a studio space for the creative in each of us a supportive environment with personal service and quality products to feed one's soul by creating. Whether creating on ceramics to fire or not, fabric, canvas, or wood, they offer a variety of quality paints and glazes for you to spend mindful time making memories, alone or with family and friends. This space is a great opportunity for both visitors and locals to unwind and connect with their creative soul. Visit www.createinestes.com to learn more. Interested in joining the B.A.S.E. Program? Contact E-Center Manager Thomas Cox at tcox@estesparkedc.com.