1 Million Cups Mishawaka Presentation - May 2024 Update

http://www.1millioncups.com/mishawaka

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1. Join us in welcoming this week’s presenters PHONE (574) 520-5236 EMAIL: hollen@isbdc.org EMAIL: alitycleanpros574@yahoo.com PHONE: (574) 904-0265
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. Ask us how to become a sponsor Thank you, Mishawaka Penn Harris Public Library For this week’s snack & coffee sponsorship, for the beautiful coffee maker & use of the room to hold this weekly meeting!
11. Join us in welcoming this week’s presenters PHONE (574) 520-5236 EMAIL: hollen@isbdc.org EMAIL: alitycleanpros574@yahoo.com PHONE: (574) 904-0265
12. Looking forward to seeing your next week!