It’s National Small Business (and Startup) Week and the Capital region has pulled together a week chock full of events to celebrate and support entrepreneurs! There’s both in person and online opportunities, Visit the Capital Region Small Business Week website for a full listing of events. You can also participate in the National Small Business Week 4-day Virtual Summit. Check out the schedule and register free here.
In celebration of the week, StartupSac and the Carlsen Center at Sac State are organizing Mentor Sacramento Sprint. Think of it as “speed dating” but with mentors. You’ll have an opportunity to meet with three different mentors during the Zoom event. But you must sign up to participate by TODAY, Monday, May 2! Sign up here.
Applications Due
- Lean Innovator: Apply by May 9 for June 7-week Cohort\
There’s a lot going on in the next few weeks for entrepreneurs in our region! Check out this week’s Startup Digest for a full listing (plus you can sign up to get the digest weekly in your inbox while you’re there!).
This Week’s Best Bets
Capital Region Small Business Week, May 2-7. This week is a time for entrepreneurs and business owners to learn the skills and make the connections that will drive them towards the future they’re envisioning. It is a time to celebrate all the work it takes to build a successful business. This week is dedicated to small businesses and what they mean for our local economy. In person and Online
Mentor Sacramento Sprint, May 4, Noon. Mentor Speed Dating! During Mentor Sacramento Sprint, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to meet with three mentors in 15-minute private sessions on Zoom. You must sign up by May 2 to participate. Online
Plan Ahead
Davis Discovery Days Summit, May 9-13. This week of research and innovation focused events will engage expert innovators, researchers, investors, producers and manufacturers who are committed to advancing long-term solutions for challenges at the intersection of food and health. In person
AMA and Fireside Chat with Kyle Cobb, Cofounder, Advanced.Farm, May 10, 5 PM. Kyle Cobb, cofounder, president and CFO of Advanced.Farm, will share his story and respond to questions in an “AMA” (ask me anything) format. Advanced.Farm builds robots for the next frontier in farming. In person at Inventopia in Davis..
Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy 2022 Showcase, May 12, 5 PM. The annual Showcase event includes interactive displays, exhibits, and presentations by the 2022 class and a keynote from alumni Tom Gentle, a minority owner and COO for the Doughnut Peddler, a private-equity backed company that operates bakeries and distribution centers across the south. In person at the Sac State Alumni Center.
Connect
Looking to connect with other entrepreneurs? Join the StartupSac Community Facebook Group! Startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup community connect and exchange ideas in this private moderated group.
Looking for an advisor? Mentor Sacramento is a great place to connect with an experienced advisor who through their experience, can help you advance your business. It’s free to participate. Check it out here.
