Building a business takes more than a great idea. It takes connections, resources, and a community that supports entrepreneurs at every stage. Join us on Tuesday, November 17, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Flatland Brewing Company in Elk Grove for our final Startup Happy Hour of 2026! Connect with local founders, small business owners, and innovators while celebrating another year of entrepreneurship in the Sacramento region.
This month’s event takes place during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) and features Destiny Oliphant, CEO of Trophy Beauty Spa and creator of Insta Brow, for an informal Ask Me Anything (AMA) session exploring her entrepreneurial journey, product development, and recent success at Pitch Elk Grove 2026.
Meet Sacramento’s Startup Community
Startup Happy Hour brings together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators in a relaxed environment where meaningful connections can happen. Whether you’re launching your first business, developing a new product, or growing an established company, this event offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and meet others contributing to Sacramento’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As our final Startup Happy Hour of the year, this gathering is also an opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, celebrate accomplishments, and build relationships that can lead to new opportunities in 2027. Enjoy delicious appetizers, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and close out the year with Sacramento’s startup community.
Learn From Award-Winning Entrepreneur Destiny Oliphant
This month’s AMA guest, Destiny Oliphant, brings more than 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. She is the founder of Trophy Beauty Spa, Trophy Beauty Academy, and Trophy Suites, as well as the creator of Insta Brow, a patent-pending brow stain designed to deliver results in just 30 seconds and last up to five days.
Destiny was a double award winner at Pitch Elk Grove 2026, earning Second Place and Best Elk Grove Startup for her innovative product, Insta Brow. Her innovative product, Insta Brow, earned Second Place and Best Elk Grove Startup, recognizing both its business potential and its connection to the local entrepreneurial community.
During the AMA, Destiny will share the inspiration behind Insta Brow, her experience developing a consumer product, and the challenges and lessons she has encountered while building multiple businesses. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about entrepreneurship, turning ideas into marketable products, and navigating the challenges of business ownership.
Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026
Taking place November 16 through 20, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a worldwide celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the people helping businesses succeed. This year’s theme, “Entrepreneurs Thrive Here,” recognizes the importance of building communities where entrepreneurs can access the connections, resources, and support they need to grow.
Startup Happy Hour reflects that mission by creating opportunities for founders, business owners, and innovators to connect with others who understand the entrepreneurial journey. As we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, we invite Sacramento’s business community to come together, recognize local achievements, and strengthen the relationships that help our region thrive.
Event Details
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Flatland Brewing Company, 9183 Survey Rd, Suite 104, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Sponsored By: Invest Elk Grove, the City of Elk Grove’s Office of Economic Development
RSVP today to save your spot and help us close out 2026 by celebrating the entrepreneurs and innovators who make Sacramento a place where businesses can thrive!
