About Heather
About Heather McBroom
Heather McBroom is deeply committed to empowering others, especially in under-resourced communities. During her work with the nonprofit, Heather found herself passionate about community development and being a voice for under-resourced communities. She is driven by a strong sense of social responsibility, and her leadership and entrepreneurial experience reflect a desire to make a meaningful impact in any community. She would spend countless hours advocating, empowering, and supporting small businesses in her community.
Heather has been recognized numerous times for her contributions to the small business community including award recognition from the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, Southern Colorado Better Business Bureau and the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC as the 2023 Small Business Champion of the Year.
Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Heather started her first business in 2011, a Process Serving company. Utilizing her legal expertise and experience, she led the industry in professionalism and accountability. She grew her business and eventually sold it 10 years later.
In 2013, she started an Electrical Contracting company focusing on government contracts and generated over $2M dollars in revenue in the first year of business. In 2018, she sold her shares to her partner.
In 2017, Heather founded a Commercial Insurance Agency and Bookkeeping Agency. She worked with hundreds of businesses to teach them how to properly protect their businesses and make good financial decisions. She also worked as a Fractional COO/CFO for many of her clients, offering tailored advice and helping them implement processes that will support the scaling of their businesses. She eventually sold both businesses in 2022 to work for a local nonprofit whose mission it is to empower under-resourced communities through entrepreneurship training.
Why Hire Heather?
- Heather has worked with many organizations in her community and has volunteered to help thousands of entrepreneurs navigate resources and funding for their businesses.
- Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center Consultant/Facilitator 2021-2023
- Consultant for General Business Assistance, Bookkeeping, Insurance Facilitator for Insurance 101 and Bookkeeping Basics
- Exponential Impact Survive & Thrive Mentor/Facilitator 2020-2024 Mentor for business owners who received grant or loan funding. Facilitator for Building Meaningful Relationships
- University of Colorado - Colorado Springs EPIIC Venture Capitalist Program 2024 Facilitator for Bookkeeping Class
- Executive Director – The Thrive Networks 2022-Present Created curriculum for incubator and accelerator programs, taught class instruction, and provided case management services to Alumni
