This week is 2019’s last hurrah for startup-focused events. Before we hit the holiday doldrums, get out there and make some new friends and learn a thing or two about launching your business in the Sacramento Region!

This Week’s Best Bets

Have lunch with Jeff and me on Tuesday during StartupSac Office Hours at Urban Roots in Sacramento. Drop in between 11am-1pm, buy your lunch, and then bring it to the Barrel Room where we’ll be gathering. There’s no set agenda but we’ll be prepared to answer questions you have about navigating Sacramento’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. RSVP on Facebook or Meetup.

The annual Startup Holiday Party is Tuesday night! Hosted by Startup Grind and The Urban Hive, this is THE Holiday Party if you’re a founder or freelancer! $10 gains you admission, live music, refreshments and appetizers. Buy in advance or $10 cash-only at the door. Get the Hottest Ticket in Town here.

Plan Ahead

Startup of the New Year strong by presenting your startup at 1 Million Cups Sacramento! This weekly program is the perfect opportunity to hone your presentation and get feedback on your business model from a group of your peers and a team of coaches! Businesses from idea stage to revenue are eligible to present. There are currently openings on January 8, 15 and 22. Meetings are from 9-10 am. What are you waiting for? Apply here. 

If you’re not familiar with 1 Million Cups, come find out all about it this Wednesday, December 18th. We’re meeting at the Metro Chamber from 9-10 am. More details/RSVP. 

Application Reminders

Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy, cohort begins 1/25/20. Application Deadline extended to January 17th. More Info/Apply

Cowo Campus Growth Accelerator, cohort begins March 2020, $10K in prize money to be awarded. More Info/Apply

Do you want free business mentorship, advising, or consulting? StartupSac and the Capital Region SBDC have partnered to provide free business support mentorship to help Sacramento region entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Learn more and sign up!

We’re building community! The StartupSac Community Facebook Group has over 500 members. Now we need you!  Request to join here.

There’s lots of great stuff going on in the tech startup community–check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. If you’d like to receive the digest in your inbox every Monday morning, sign up for free here. And for even more startup information, happenings and resources, browse  the  StartupSac Website.

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