Author: Prospectors Association

Announcements:

Guests: None

New members added to the group: Candy Harman of The Harman Media & Marketing Group. Andrew DeJoy of Specialty Appliance, Daniel Royal of DMR Solutions (Paintless Dent Repair), and Tyler Peoples of Mission Catering.

Roland Quast will be assuming the membership for Bennco Advisors. Roland purchased the company last year.

Still looking to get the rest of the year scheduled for craft talks. If you haven’t already, please review the remaining availability. We’re eager to learn more about your company and how we can help you grow. You can select a slot from our emailed Sign-Up Genius or click sign up to speak in the main menu.

Payroll City has resigned their membership as of May 1st, 2026. If you know of a company offering amazing payroll services, please bring them to a meeting.

We are still focused on growth in 2026 and got some fantastic new category suggestions not represented. If you made one of those suggestions and know someone in that category, please reach out to them and invite them to a meeting.

Leads:

To	From
Autry	L. Martin, Jones
Bucher	Ruffennach, Quast
Compton	Jones
Danburg	J. Martin
Duru	Harman, Bucher
Harman	Duru
K. Heun	Dufaud, Compton, Railey
T. Heun	Jones, Harman, Quast
Kingery	Jones, Danburg, Ward, Senger
Leimkuhl	Williams
L. Martin	Jones
Palis	Jones, Cook, Compton
Perkins	Goss, Leimkuhl, Fleming
Quast	L. Martin
Railey	T. Heun, Jones, Cimino, Davis, Autry, Senger
Ruffennach	K. Heun
Shepard	Hastings, Railey
Silverberg	Jones, Cimino, Hastings, Compton
Stewart	Jones
Tanner	Jones, Ward
Taylor	J. Martin
Whitcomb	Silverberg, J. Martin, Lebel
Williams	J. Martin, Lebel, Reinmuth

Generals:

From
Brickell	Bonchon at 104 E. Cheyenne Road.
Perkins	The car wash on Union has been sold. New owners start June 3rd.

Thank You

From	To
Autry	Jones, Ward, Williams, T. Heun, Dufaud
Bucher	Stewart
Cimino	Hammond
Davis	Railey
Dufaud	Autry
Hammond	T. Heun
Hastings	Siverson
K. Heun	Dufaud, Compton
T. Heun	West, Duru, Quast, Harman
Kingery	Danburg, Jones
Lebel	Cimino
Leimkuhl	Stewart, Perkins, Harris, Harman
Perkins	Goss, Leimkuhl, Fleming
Railey	Davis, Quast, Senger, T. Heun
Reinmuth	Williams
Ruffennach	Leimkuhl, Stewart
Senger	Harman
Silverberg	Jones, J. Martin, Cimino, Burns
Ward	Reinmuth, Williams
Williams	J. Martin, Reinmuth

Absent:

Amerine	Burns	G. Copelin	M. Copelin
Corbell	Danburg	S. Dufaud	Duru
Harris	Merrion	Palis	Royal
Stewart	Tanner	West

Announcements:

Guests: Dr. Railey brought Paige Stanley to assist her with her Craft Talk. Thank Paige for being a pin cushion for us! Nick West brought Daniel Royal of DMR. Daniel does Paintless Dent Repair and will be interviewed to become a member of Prospectors at the board meeting today.

Still looking to get the rest of the year scheduled for craft talks. If you haven’t already, please review the remaining availability. We’re eager to learn more about your company and how we can help you grow. You can select a slot from our emailed Sign-Up Genius or click sign up to speak in the main menu.

Payroll City has resigned their membership as of May 1st, 2026. If you know of a company offering amazing payroll services, please bring them to a meeting.

We are still focused on growth in 2026 and got some fantastic new category suggestions not represented. If you made one of those suggestions and know someone in that category, please reach out to them and invite them to a meeting.

Leads:

To	From
Autry	L. Martin, Jones, Ward
Bennett	L. Martin, K. Heun
Brickell	Fleming
Cimino	Hammond
Compton	Jones, Railey
Danburg	J. Martin, Harris, Silverberg
Davis	Ward
Dufaud	Duru
Duru	Goss, Dufaud, Hastings
Fleming	Leimkuhl
Harris	Leimkuhl
K. Heun	Dufaud, Compton, Shepard, T. Heun, Railey
T. Heun	Jones
Kingery	Jones, Danburg
Leimkuhl	G. Copelin
Palis	Jones, Stewart
Perkins	Amerine
Railey	M. Copelin, Jones, Senger
Silverberg	Jones, Stewart, Cimino, Danburg, Burns
Siverson	Danburg
Stewart	Jones
Tanner	Jones, Ward, J. Martin
Taylor	Danburg, Danburg
Whitcomb	Williams

Generals:

From
Brickell	Front Range Barbecue has opened a new 2nd location at 2233 Academy Place.
Burns	Lincoln Springs changed property management from Lifebridge to Griffis Blessing.
Cook	Garden of the Gods Liquors at 777 Garden of the Gods Road is under new management and has a Grand Opening scheduled for May 23rd & 24th.
Osinski (B. Dufaud)	They are moving dirt at 3030 E. Platte, the old Independent Records location. I might be Murphy’s finally moving forward with plans. Lollie’s Ice Cream is opening a 2nd location across from Acacia Park.
Taylor	Shops at Briargate is remodeling. Biaggi’s is closing their restaurant there.
Williams	They are moving dirt for the new Target coming to Monument on the NE corner of Baptist and I-25

Thank You

From	To
Burns	J. Martin, Bennett, Merrion
Danburg	Silverberg, B. Martin, Harris
Dufaud	Cook, Duru
Duru	Goss, Dufaud
Hammond	T. Heun, Kingery
Harris	Leimkuhl
K. Heun	Dufaud, Railey, Shepard, T. Heun
T. Heun	West, Hammond
Leimkuhl	Ruffennach, Harris
J. Martin	Compton
Perkins	Amerine
Railey	Jones, Senger, Silverberg, Ward, M. Copelin
Ruffennach	Leimkuhl
Silverberg	J. Martin, Jones
Stewart	Silverberg

Absent:

bucher	Compton	Kingery	Lebel
Palis	Reinmuth	Siverson	Tanner
Whitcomb	Winney

Announcements:

Guests: Tom Stewart brought Andrew DeJoy of Specialty Appliance. Andrew is interested in joining the group. Tom Perkins brought Tyler Peoples of Mission Catering. He is interested in joining the group as well.

Thanks for filling our July craft talk slots! I’d love to get the rest of the year scheduled. If you haven’t already, please review the remaining availability. We’re eager to learn more about your company and how we can help you grow. You can select a slot from our emailed Sign-Up Genius or click sign up to speak in the main menu.

Payroll City has resigned their membership as of May 1st, 2026. If you know of a company offering amazing payroll services, please bring them to a meeting.

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. Greg Jones signed on to be the Music Sponsor. They may be looking for a glass sponsor, that sponsorship is $2,500. Your name and business logo is put on each taster glass, and you receive tickets for the amount of the sponsorship.

We are still focused on growth in 2026 and got some fantastic new category suggestions not represented. If you made one of those suggestions and know someone in that category, please reach out to them and invite them to a meeting.

Leads:

To	From
Autry	L. Martin, Jones, Ward
Bennett	L. Martin
Brickell	Fleming
Cimino	Hammond, Stewart
Compton	Jones
G. Copelin	Senger
Corbell	Ward
Danburg	Silverberg, J. Martin
Dufaud	Fleming, Bucher
Duru	Burns, Harris, Railey
Hammond	Duru
K. Heun	Dufaud, Compton, Shepard
T. Heun	Jones, Ruffennach, Duru, Whitcomb
Kingery	Jones, Ward, Autry, Danburg, Shepard
Lebel	J. Martin
Leimkuhl	Harris
Palis	Jones, Harris, Stewart
Perkins	M. Copelin
Railey	Ward, T. Heun
Ruffennach	Leimkuhl, Stewart
Silverberg	Jones, Burns, Stewart, Cimino, Danburg
Siverson	Danburg
Stewart	Jones
Tanner	Jones, J. Martin, K. Heun
Taylor	Danburg
Ward	K. Heun
Winney	Hastings

Generals:

From
Brickell	Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is opening a new location at 13560 Roller Coaster Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 719-431-5017. They have over 400 stores open or in development currently.
Cook	Steins & Vines at3260 Centennial is scheduled to open under new owners on 5/14. Centella Herbal Head Spa is having a soft opening at 3266 Centennial Blvd. They specialize in scalp detoxification, hair treatments, and relaxation.
Leimkuhl	A new restaurant called Guadalajara Mexican buffet is scheduled to open soon.
Osinski (B. Dufaud)	Chery Valley Venue is a new wedding venue located in Franktown, CO. Officially opened in April 2026. Located on historic land and boosts a renovated barn, and a large outdoor patio with Pikes Peak Mountain views.
Perkins	A new 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru is planned for the southwest area of Colorado Springs at 410 S. 26th Street, near the US Highway 24 intersection. This location replaces the existing structure at that location.

Thank You

From	To
Autry	Ward, Railey
Burns	J. Martin, Bennett, Merrion
Danburg	Bennett, Merrion
Dufaud	Goss, Fleming
Hammond	Kingery
Hastings	Winney
K. Heun	Dufaud, Compton, Shepard
T. Heun	West, Whitcomb
Kingery	Danburg, Hammond, Jones, Ward, Senger, Silverberg
Leimkuhl	Harris, Reinmuth, Palis
J. Martin	Tanner
Perkins	M. Copelin
Railey	T. Heun, Ward
Reinmuth	Senger, Winney
Ruffennach	Stewart
Silverberg	J. Martin, Compton, Jones
Siverson	Danburg, Whitcomb
Tanner	K. Heun, Jones, J. Martin, West
Ward	K. Heun

Absent:

Amerine	Cimino	G. Copelin	M. Copelin
Corbell	Davis	J. Martin	Merrion
Palis	Williams

Announcements:

Guests today were Krista and Andrew of Stewart Remodel, Design, Build.

Thanks for filling our July craft talk slots! I’d love to get the rest of the year scheduled. If you haven’t already, please review the remaining availability. We’re eager to learn more about your company and how we can help you grow. You can select a slot from our emailed Sign-Up Genius or click sign up to speak in the main menu.

Payroll City has resigned their membership as of May 1st, 2026. If you know of a company offering amazing payroll services, please bring them to a meeting.

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. Greg Jones signed on to be the Music Sponsor. They may be looking for a glass sponsor, that sponsorship is $2,500. Your name and business logo is put on each taster glass, and you receive tickets for the amount of the sponsorship.

We are still focused on growth in 2026 and got some fantastic new category suggestions not represented. If you made one of those suggestions and know someone in that category, please reach out to them and invite them to a meeting.

Leads:

To	From
Autry	L. Martin, Jones
Bennett	L. Martin
Brickell	Fleming
Compton	Jones, Dufaud, J. Martin, Cook
Cook	Lebel
Corbell	G. Copelin
Danburg	Autry
Dufaud	Duru, Goss
Duru	Senger, Williams
Hastings	Duru
K. Heun	Dufaud, Railey, Compton
T. Heun	Jones
Kingery	Jones, M. Copelin, Shepard, Danburg, Bennett, Ward
Lebel	Cimino
Leimkuhl	Duru
Palis	Jones, Cook
Railey	M. Copelin, Senger, Jones, Cimino, Autry
Ruffennach	Stewart, Leimkuhl
Siverson	Danburg
Stewart	Jones
Tanner	Jones
Taylor	Danburg
Whitcomb	Ward
Winney	Reinmuth

Generals:

From
Bennett	Is looking for a recommendation of a Trophy Shop.
Brickell	A new alternative wellness business named Ritual Hot House is located at 520 East Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs. Focused on sauna and cold plunge experiences.
Hastings	Montebello / Academy used to be Tweed.
Osinski (B. Dufaud)	Air Force Academy Visitor Center grand opening on May 16th.

Thank You

From	To
Bennett	Jones, Ward
Dufaud	Goss, Duru
Kingery	Hammond, Jones, Senger, Danburg
Lebel	Cook
Leimkuhl	Duru, Stewart, Reinmuth
Railey	Cimino, Senger
Reinmuth	Ward, Leimkuhl
Ruffennach	Stewart, Leimkuhl
Tanner	J. Martin, Jones, Whitcomb
Williams	Autry

Absent:

Amerine	Bucher	Burns	Goss
Hammond	Harris	K. Heun	T. Heun
J. Martin	Merrion (LOA)	Palis	Perkins
Siverson	Whitcomb

Announcements:

Guests today were Candy Harman of the Harmon Media & Marketing Group, brought by her sponsor for membership Jessica Duru and Daniel Royah of DMR LLC brought by Nick West.

We need speakers in starting in July through the rest of the year. This is a perfect opportunity to share what you do, what represents a great lead for your company so we can help you grow. You can select a slot from our emailed Sign-Up Genius or click sign up to speak in the main menu.

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. Greg Jones signed on to be the Music Sponsor. They may be looking for a glass sponsor, that sponsorship is $2,500. Your name and business logo is put on each taster glass, and you receive tickets for the amount of the sponsorship.

We are still focused on growth in 2026 and got some fantastic new category suggestions not represented. If you made one of those suggestions and know someone in that category, please reach out to them and invite them to a meeting.

Leads:

To	From
Autry	L. Martin, Jones
Bennett	L. Martin
Bucher	Bennett, Duru
Burns	Bennett
Compton	Jones, Dufaud, J. Martin
Corbell	Whitcomb
Danburg	J. Martin
Dufaud	J. Martin, Bucher, Ruffennach
Duru	Harris
Fox	Senger, Dufaud, Ruffennach
K. Heun	Dufaud, Compton
T. Heun	Jones
Kingery	Jones, Ward, Siverson
Lebel	Goss
Leimkuhl	Reinmuth, Duru
Palis	Jones, Harris
Perkins	Amerine, Hasting
Railey	M. Copelin, Bennett
Ruffennach	Stewart
Senger	Goss
Shepard	Lebel
Stewart	Jones, Taylor
Tanner	Jones, J. Martin, Ward, Davis, Amerine
West	Lebel
Whitcomb	J. Martin, M. Copelin
Winney	Duru

Generals:

From
Cook	Nature’s Start Bread Company is expanding from its home cottage bakery into a new retail location. The new location is planned for 4935-A centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919.
Fleming	A new location of Gunnar’s Deli has opened at 7636 Dublin Blvd., Suite 170.
Leimkuhl	Take 5 Oil Change at Mesa Ridge Parkway.
Taylor	Murphy USA – Gas Station at 4085 Beverly Street. THey are actively expanding with a new site proposed at 8050 N. Academy Blvd. and 1435 Academy Park Loop.
Whitcomb	Ray is looking for a business evaluation.

Thank You

From	To
Bucher	Duru, Bennett
Cimino	Stewart
Cook	Kingery
Davis	Winney
Dufaud	Danburg, T. Heun, Compton, Bucher, Ruffennach
Duru	Lebel, Harris
Harris	J. Martin
J. Martin	Compton, Dufaud, Hammond
Perkins	Amerine
Siverson	Danburg
Stewart	Cimino
Taylor	Dufaud, Harris
Ward	T. Heun

Absent:

Burns	Compton	G. Copelin	Danburg
K. Heun	T. Heun	Merrion (LOA)	Palis
Railey	Senger	Shepard	Tanner
Williams

Announcements:

We are still looking for speakers in starting in July through the rest of the year. This is a perfect opportunity to share what you do, what represents a great lead for your company so we can help you grow. You can select a slot from our emailed Sign-Up Genius or click sign up to speak in the main menu.

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. Greg Jones signed on to be the Music Sponsor. They may be looking for a glass sponsor, that sponsorship is $2,500. Your name and business logo is put on each taster glass, and you receive tickets for the amount of the sponsorship.

We are still focused on growth in 2026 and got some fantastic new category suggestions not represented. If you made one of those suggestions and know someone in that category, please reach out to them and invite them to a meeting.

Leads:

To	From
Autry	L. Martin, Jones
Bennett	L. Martin, Fleming
Brickell	Perkins
Burns	Merrion
Compton	Jones, Railey
Cook	Bucher
Corbell	Ward
Dahlberg (QuestCo)	Jones, Danburg, Stewart, Compton
Duru	Lebel, M. Copelin, Williams
Fox	Reinmuth, Dufaud, G. Copelin
K. Heun	Dufaud, Railey, Compton
T. Heun	Jones
Jones	J. Martin, Autry
Kingery	Jones, Danburg, Siverson, Senger, Ward
Lebel	J. Martin
Leimkuhl	Duru
Palis	Jones, Stewart, Compton
Railey	T. Heun, Jones, Senger, M. Copelin
Ruffennach	Stewart
Siverson	Danburg
Stewart	Jones
Tanner	Jones, K. Heun
Whitcomb	Ruffennach, Ward

Generals:

From
Brickell	Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming at 13560 Roller Coaster Road.
Cook	Lil Super Smoke Shop at 4207 Centennial.
Leimkuhl	Take 5 Oil change on Mesa Ridge.
Osinski (B. Dufaud)	Slice 420 – new late night slice concept.

Thank You

From	To
Bucher	T. Heun
Cimino	Questco, Stewart (multiple projects)
Cook	Bucher
Danburg	Harris
Dufaud	Taylor, Tanner
Duru	M. Copelin, Lebel
K. Heun	Dufaud, Railey, Compton
Kingery	Jones, Danburg, Senger, Merrion, Bennett
Leimkuhl	Harris
Railey	Senger, T. Heun
Reinmuth	Whitcomb
Siverson	Danburg
Tanner	Dufaud, Jones, Whitcomb
Williams	Autry
Winney	Railey, Duru, Reinmuth

Absent:

Burns	Corbell	Questco	Davis
Harris	J. Martin	Merrion	Palis
Shepard	Whitcomb

Announcements:

Shelly Shepard brought four guests to breakfast this morning. Dallas & Austin Shepard who we all know and two representatives of Harmonized Brain Centers of Iowa, Moriah Deip and Michelle Schrock. Welcome!

Jay Dahlberg is resigning from Questco and going to another PEO. He wanted the group to know that his decision was not related to the service that Questco provides and encouraged everyone to remain with them. They are interested in remaining in the group per Jay and will send Searra as their new representative to the group.

Bob Cook notified us of several changes to our postal rates. Call him to find out more.

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. Greg Jones signed on to be the Music Sponsor. They may be looking for a glass sponsor, that sponsorship is $2,500. Your name and business logo is put on each taster glass, and you receive tickets for the amount of the sponsorship.

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, Jones
Bennett	L. Martin
Burns	Merrion
Cimino	Bucher
Compton	Jones, Merrion, J. Martin
Cook	Bucher
M. Copelin	G. Copelin
Dahlberg	Jones, Merrion, Stewart, Cimino, Danburg, Burns
Danburg	Compton, Cimino
Dufaud	Goss, Shepard
Duru	Lebel, Bennett, Burns
Fox	Dufaud, Ruffennach x 2, Senger, T. Heun, K. Heun
Hammond	J. Martin
K. Heun	Dufaud, Compton, T. Heun, Shepard
T. Heun	Jones, Bucher
Kingery	Jones, Merrion, Senger, Bennett, Danburg
Lebel	Hammond
Leimkuhl	Hammond
J. Martin	Hammond
Osinski	Duru
Palis	Jones, Merrion, Stewart, Reinmuth
Railey	Amerine
Reinmuth	Whitcomb
Siverson	Danburg, J. Martin, Whitcomb
Stewart	Jones
Tanner	Jones, K. Heun
Taylor	J. Martin
Williams	Autry
Winney	Duru, Hammond, Railey

Generals:

From
Leimkuhl	Rock Bottom closed their 3316 Cinema Point location.
Osinski	After Sunset Hotel is breaking ground near the Ford Amphitheater. 200+ Rooms expected.

Thank You

From	To
Autry	L. Martin, Jones, Whitcomb
Bennett	Jones
Burns	Merrion, Bennett, J. Martin
Compton	Dufaud, Merrion, Reinmuth, J. Martin, Jones
Danburg	Cimino, Davis, J. Martin
Dufaud	Fleming, Shepard, Goss
Duru	Burns, Bennett, Lebel
Hammond	Jones, Kingery, Lebel, Leimkuhl, Winney, J. Martin
K. Heun	Shepard, Dufaud, Compton
Kingery	Jones, Ward
Lebel	Hammond
Leimkuhl	Harris, Hammond
J. Martin	Shepard, Harris, Danburg, Dufaud
Osinski	Duru
Railey	Amerine
Reinmuth	Ward, Fox (Thate), Winney
Ruffennach	Stewart
Tanner	Whitcomb, Jones, J. Martin, K. Heun
Taylor	J. Martin

Absent:

Brickell	Bucher	M. Copelin	Corbell
Fleming	Fox	Harris	L. Martin
Palis	Ward	West