Announcements:
We had a couple of guests who are interested in joining Prospectors visit this morning. Maren Mistretta of White Lemon Home Cleaning brought by Tom Stewart (Andrew), and Tyler Peoples of Mission Catering brought by Tom Perkins. Rick Ward brought Jacob Christie of his company to introduce to the group.
We also reviewed the list that everyone who attended last week created for categories not currently in our group. We are now seeking companies that represent those categories who are best-in-class.
The Feast of St. Arnold XIV is June 13th. Sponsorships are welcome and start at $250.00. If you are interested, please contact Brian Bennett. Last week Brian mentioned that they were looking for a glass sponsor for $2,500. Your name / logo is put on each taster glass, I’m not sure if that need has been filled so please reach out to Brian Bennett if you are interested.
We still have openings for the 2026 Craft Talks. Please review the available slots in our Sign-Up Genius link.
Leads:
| To | From |
| Autry | L. Martin |
| Bennett | L. Martin, Lebel |
| Brickell | Merrion |
| Bucher | Dufaud, K. Heun |
| Burns | Merrion, Bennett (Quest) |
| Compton | Jones, Merrion |
| G. Copelin | M. Copelin |
| Corbell | Ward |
| Dahlberg | Jones, Merrion, Compton, Cimino |
| Danburg | Harris |
| Dufaud | Whitcomb |
| Duru | Cook, K. Heun |
| Fox | L. Martin, Dufaud, Senger |
| Goss | Stewart |
| K. Heun | Dufaud, Compton, Shepard |
| T. Heun | Jones, Stewart, Duru |
| Jones | J. Martin |
| Kingery | Jones, Merrion, Ward, Senger, Cimino, Shepard, Duru |
| Lebel | J. Martin |
| Leimkuhl | Stewart |
| J. Martin | Amerine |
| L. Martin | Taylor |
| Merrion | Perkins |
| Palis | Jones, Reinmuth |
| Perkins | Amerine |
| Railey | Ward, M. Copelin, T. Heun, Bennett |
| Reinmuth | Ward |
| Ruffennach | Jones, Stewart |
| Shepard | Fox (Thate) |
| Stewart | Jones |
| Tanner | Jones, J. Martin, Ward |
| Taylor | Harris, Senger |
| Ward | Whitcomb |
Generals:
| From | |
| Brickell | Juanita’s Burritos is taking over the former Arriba Mex Grill at 4000 Thatcher Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005. |
| Harris | There will be a new location for Tacos Del Gordo opening at Platte & Galley. |
| K. Heun | Apothecary Farms is coming to Colorado Springs in March. They are a Cannabis Products company with over 10 locations in Colorado and Oklahoma. |
| Leimkuhl | Dad’s Donuts closed. Castle Rock, Toyota. Please reach out to Jason for more details. |
| Merrion | New building at 1640 Quail Lake Loop – private garage. |
| Osinski (B. Dufaud) | Angelo’s Taverna is opening its third Colorado location in Colorado Springs in Summer 2026, pairing authentic Italian cuisine with a Carboy Winery tasting room. Located near Woodmen Road and I-25 in the former “old Chicago” spot, it will offer fresh oysters, handmade pasta, pizza, and locally inspired, rustic dining. Oro Restaurant is open at 123.E. Pikes Peak. They feature Italian menu inspired by the Tuscan countryside and seasonal ingredients. |
| Senger | Sysco Acquires Jetro Restaurant Depot for $29 Billion. |
Thank You
| From | To |
| Bennett | There will be a golf tournament to raise funds to purchase a van for BethHaven House. They provide long-term, supportive housing for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. |
| Compton (Voris) | Merrion, Reinmuth, Jones, Dufaud |
| G. Copelin | Merrion |
| Dahlberg | Smith, Cimino, Jones, Merrion, Compton, Burns, Danburg, Stewart |
| Dufaud | Tanner, Whitcomb |
| Duru | K. Heun, Bennett, Cook |
| Kingery | Jones, Shepard, Dahlberg, Ward, Senger, Siverson, Duru |
| Leimkuhl | Harris |
| Reinmuth | Whitcomb |
| Merrion | Leimkuhl, Perkins, G. Copelin |
| Perkins | Amerine |
| Stewart | Perkins |
| Taylor | L. Martin |
| Whitcomb | Senger, Reinmuth |
Absent:
| Autry | Bucher | Burns | Campbell |
| Corbell | Danburg | Fleming | Hammond |
| Palis | Railey | Siverson | Tanner |
| Williams | Winney |