1 Million Cups Mishawaka Presentation - August

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1. Round Robin Connection Event Overview and Benefits ✓ interactive and engaging networking session ✓ making new connections ✓ share ideas, and ✓ learn about each other's businesses in a ✓ fun and structured way
2. Connection | Presentation | Education Caffeinating Entrepreneurs Nationwide Every Wednesday www.1millioncups.com/mishawaka 1 Million Cups
3. Welcome to 1MC Mishawaka Meet Your Organizing Team & Host Organizations Cindy Cohen RN BS BA 1 MC Team Lead C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. Mary Lou Stevens Mishawaka Business Assoc. Sonya Smith Wealth In Motion Consulting LLC Gary Benedix Fusion Alternative Funding LLC Bryan Tanner Inspire Mishawaka Stacey Black Michiana Women Rise Kelli Stair South Bend Mosquito Joe
4. About Kauffman Foundation The Kauffman Foundation works with communities in entrepreneurship and education to increase opportunities that allow all people to learn, to take risks and to own their success.
5. Mission The mission of 1 Million Cups is to lower the barrier of access to education, resources and connection for ALL types of new and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the United States.
6. 104 communities participate in 1 Million Cups. 800 volunteers Over 22,300 entrepreneurs engage in these events.
7. Key Pillars Presentations, not pitches Authentic Connections, not networking Run FOR the community, BY the community Radically and intentionally inclusive
8. Core Program Held weekly on Wednesday mornings 9:15 am Two presenters with 6-minute presentations + 20 minutes for Q&A Presenting businesses are less than 5 years old, and desiring to learn Finish each Q&A with the question, “What can we as a community do to help you?” ALWAYS: Free, open to the public, and with free coffee!
9. Apply to be a Sponsor It's not a sales pitch, it’s a presentation. All industries are welcome. Apply to be a Presenter PRESENTATION Q & A
10. Thank You to This Week’s Sponsor! Thank You Small Business Showcase Digital Magazine Email: deb@smbizshowcase.com Phone: (269) 414-0204
11. Be a Presenter We will advertise for you on our social media channels & create a banner highlighting you as a presenter. Please Submit Your: Photo Bio (short) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12. Round Robin Connection Event Overview and Benefits ✓ interactive and engaging networking session ✓ making new connections ✓ share ideas, and ✓ learn about each other's businesses in a ✓ fun and structured way
14. Looking forward to seeing your next week!