CO.STARTERS Participants 2022
Alexa Tubbs & Matt Leaf - Openspace Brewing
https://www.openspacebrewing.com/
Open Space Brewing is both an outdoor brand and craft brewery, founded by Alexa Tubbs “Highlight” and Matt Leef “Brew Hiker.” They met while thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail in 2019 and bonded over their love for the outdoors and great beer. Inspired by their experiences, they established Open Space Brewing in Santa Clara, New Mexico, to craft quality ales and honor the trails and open spaces that bring people together.
Lizzie Slegeir & Oskar Burger - The Bong Factory
https://www.thebongfactory.net/
Small batch ceramic bongs n’ pipes n’ things. Handmade in Silver City, NM.
Val Weston - Val In Real Life
https://valinreallife.com/about/
Val Weston is the owner of Val in Real Life LLC, a digital content marketing company that provides consulting and photography services to other small businesses and operates multiple in-house content-based websites and e-commerce stores.
Val is an avid motorcyclist and naturalist. She and her partner moved to Silver City after finding it on a motorcycling map and discovering the amazing riding, outdoor, and art opportunities available. She currently serves as the president of the Silver City Art Association.
Uwereh Obuseh - Covenant Auto
https://covenantautollc.com/
(575) 519-0955
Our Dealership is founded on trust, integrity, and respect. We are proud to offer these values in our sales and business practices , so our customers keep coming back. The vehicles on our lot have the best prices and quality in the area so come by and see us today!
Elsie Bjornstad - The Union Army Store & More
The Union Army Store and More
(575) 538-3611
The Union Army Store has been a longstanding business in Silver City, providing locals with a huge selection of clothes, furniture and antiques.
Holly Noonan - Crooked Forest Institute
https://crookedforestinstitute.org/
A Non-Profit Sustainable Housing Developer with a Vocational Education Program. Our project in Southwestern New Mexico focuses on affordable housing using local materials, food sovereignty, social resilience and training the next generation of tradespeople.
Uwimana Obuseh - Agape Pilates
https://www.agape-pilates.com/
(575) 222-6602
A Silver City based wellness studio, specializing in Pilates fitness.
”This isn’t just an ordinary trip to the gym. Agape provides you with an exceptional experience. You will actually look forward to coming to workout. The ambiance, the friendly faces, the exciting workouts, and the individualized attention will always ensure a memorable class. Once you get here, you won’t want to leave. Feel at home away from home.”