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1 Million Cups Mishawaka Idea Week

1 Million Cups Mishawaka Idea Week

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1 Million Cups Mishawaka PRO

April 14, 2026

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  1. 1 Million Cups Mishawaka Welcome Follow Us facebook.com/1millioncupsmishawaka Connection |

    Presentation | Education Caffeinating Entrepreneurs Nationwide Every Wednesday
  2. Welcome to 1MC Mishawaka Meet Your Host Organizations Cindy Cohen

    RN BS BA 1 MC Team Lead C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. Sonya Smith Wealth In Motion Consulting LLC Stacey Black Michiana Women Rise Kelli Stair South Bend Mosquito Joe Felicia Seals-Buchanan Executive Director Mishawaka Business Association Ryan Woodruff Rhino Consulting & Coaching Liz Georges, FDN-P Vibrant Soul Coaching Deb Ammerman Small Business Showcase Virtual Magazine Mia Diggins Mia More Oils Mayor Dave Wood City of Mishawaka Organizational Partnership Resources • Education • Connection • Collaboration Rain Adams Live Beyond Inspired Shay Gosha WDNU
  3. The Kauffman Foundation Founder & Primary Operator Community entrepreneurship and

    education to increase opportunities that allow all people to learn, to take risks and to own their success. Connection | Presentation | Education
  4. What is 1 Million Cups? It’s not networking, it’s a

    community • A volunteer-led, national community for entrepreneurs • Where stories are shared, not pitches—and real connections are built • Run for the community, by the community—welcoming all
  5. ✔ Sponsor Coffee & Snacks ✔ Volunteer to make coffee

    ✔ Sign up to present ✔ Be a 1 MC Coach ✔ Join the organizing team ✔ Invite your friends Connection | Presentation | Education
  6. Why be a Presenter? Connection | Presentation | Education Refine

    your presentation | elevator speech Receive feedback from a diverse audience Gain exposure in new markets Support from 1 MC community Need help? We got you – 1MC Coach Register to Present Go to www.1millioncups.com/mishawaka Look for “apply to present” A 1MC Coach will contact you. 1. 2. 3.
  7. Guiding Principles 6-minute presentation, 20 minutes Q& A OUR GOAL:

    Support Entrepreneurs YOUR ROLE: Offer thoughtful, constructive question to understand and help. WE FOCUS ON: ▪ Curiosity over criticism ▪ Collaboration over critique ▪ Actionable, kind feedback
  8. Connection | Presentation | Education www.1millioncups.com/mishawaka We will return to

    the Mishawaka Library In this room next week. Doors open at 9:00 am – Arrive early to help Presentations start 9:15ish Be sure to register on the corporate website to volunteer and present. www.1millioncups.com/mishawaka