for more information:
John Weiss [email protected] 719 271-0404
Bob Schaeffer [email protected] 239 699-0468
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WHAT: Open community meeting introducing The Catalyst Fund of Manitou, a new operating foundation, which will serve the Pikes Peak region with innovative programs
WHEN: Friday, February 13, 2026
WHERE: 5pm – 6:15pm Presentation at Manitou Springs Elementary School, 110 Pawnee Ave., Manitou Springs, CO
6:30pm – 8pm Networking & Brainstorming – Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO
WHO: John Weiss, the Catalyst Fund of Manitou founder, who recently purchased the city’s famed Penny Arcade Community leaders working on initial Catalyst Fund projects, including
Transforming Tubby’s Turnaround convenience store into a grocery or co-op providing healthy and affordable local food to area residents Providing locally controlled, independent news and cultural reporting for the region, building on the strengths of existing local media Plans to make the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade a stronger, community-serving institution