Happy Independence Day! I hope you and yours are enjoying this quintessential summer holiday! It’s a slow week for startup events but I’ve included a few “plan ahead” events for the upcoming weeks.

If this week was going to be the week you finally had time to attend a startup education event, as I mentioned before, there isn’t much going on. However, StartupSac has a library of recorded sessions you can check out at your own pace. Our founder education series Office Hours videos can be found here and our Startup Happy Hour founder interviews can be found here. 

For all the procrastinators out there, I’ve got some good news. You have a couple more days to submit your nomination for the Sacramento Region Innovation Awards. The deadline has been extended to July 6. Learn more about eligibility requirements and the nomination process here.

Applications

Find out what’s going on the next couple of weeks for entrepreneurs in our region in this week’s Startup Digest. While you’re there, sign up to get the digest weekly in your inbox while you’re there!).

This Week’s Best Bets

Turn your Dream into Action with the Business Model Canvas, Jul 6, 10 AM. Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to turn your idea into action. This tool allows you to capture the key ingredients of your business idea and how it will work, on a single page using a rigorous, thoughtful process. Online

Startup Office Hours with Josh David Miller – Ask Me Anything, Jul 7, 10 AM. JDM will answer your questions about growth, revenue, product-market fit, pitching, traction, business models, tools, tips, techniques, and whatever else is on your mind. Grab a coffee, bring your questions, and let’s talk startups! Online

Plan Ahead

Building Company Culture w/Josh Levine, Jul 13, 10 AM. Learn about company culture from Josh Levine, the creator of the Culture Canvas as and the author and owner of Great Mondays. We’ll explore the power of designing a company culture employees love! We’ll set the stage of what culture is and identify the core components of building company culture. Online

GFX, Aug 25, 1:00-7:00 PM. Part startup showcase, part venture conference, part entrepreneurial ecosystem building — 100% high energy, interactive and impactful! GFX is the Growth Factory’s first annual event designed to activate the Backyard Advantage at scale. Use promo code “StartupSac” for $5 off admission. In person at @theGrounds in Roseville. 

Connect

Looking to connect with others? 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.

Resources

Check out our website for information on resources available to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.