GEW: NorCal Entrepreneur Hub Demo + Information Session

During Global Entrepreneurship Week Sacramento, powered by Western Health Advantage we are offering an exciting opportunity to learn about the NorCal Entrepreneur Hub which is a dynamic online platform that enables innovators, startup founders, and small business owners to find and connect with the right resources for their business, including investors, universities, mentoring programs, networking groups, training programs, and more.

This FREE regional tool is a great place for any startup founder or small business owner to get started and/or look for resources as you grow. The tool is stewarded by the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance and funded by the Carlsen Center, Sierra College, and California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

Join us for this demo and information session to learn how you as a startup founder, ecosystem builder, investor, or economic developer can use this tool. In preparation for the session please try and create a profile and explore the resources available to you.

GEW: Impactful Innovations & Entrepreneurship in Health & Human Services

Join us to celebrate GEW with an enlightening panel discussion featuring distinguished professionals who have successfully transformed their expertise in healthcare and hospitality into entrepreneurial ventures. In partnership with the College of Health & Human Services at Sacramento State, this event showcases how service-focused leaders are revolutionizing their respective industries through entrepreneurial innovation.

Event Overview
At its core, entrepreneurship is about solving problems and creating value for others. Our distinguished panel exemplifies this principle, featuring leaders who have built innovative businesses and organizations that enhance the human experience - from healthcare delivery to hospitality services. These accomplished founders will share their unique journeys from industry practitioners to successful business owners, offering valuable insights into service-centered entrepreneurship.

Featured Panelists
Healthcare Innovators:

• Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Clinical Director and CEO, The Swain Center for Listening, Communicating and Learning
• Chris Meyer, Healthcare Tech Entrepreneur and Attorney
• Dr. Marlene M. von Friederichs-Fitzwater, Ph.D., MPH, Founder and Executive Director, Health Communication Research Institute

Hospitality Leadership:

• Brian Proctor, Founder, Leeds Hospitality Group

GEW: Funding in CleanTech - Billions in Grants for Sustainability

Join us at the Carlsen Center during GEW for this exciting discussion about accessing funding for your cleantech idea!

During Global Entrepreneurship Week-Sacramento, powered by Western Health Advantage, we're energized to share a discussion about accessing capital and funding for your cleantech idea or startup. This event will be run in partnership with CleanStart.

There are billions of dollars being invested in the energy transition to fight climate change in California. Locally in our region, there has been nearly $2 Billion invested recently and over 100 innovative companies making a thriving Clean Tech Sector.

Do you want to be part of the biggest change in the world economy happening right here in Sacramento? Want to build a career fighting climate change and joining the energy transition? Come check out CleanStart. Learn about what you can expect by becoming an entrepreneur in clean energy and sustainability, current investment trends in industry, and the local resources and network you can connect to today.

GEW: Unlock the Power of SBIR Funding for Your Business

During Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, presented by Western Health Advantage, we are excited to bring you a workshop in partnership with the Advocacy Chiefs. This workshop will support you in understanding the ins and outs of the SBIR/STTR program.

Workshop Highlights:

Understanding SBIR Registration: Learn the essential steps to successfully register for the SBIR program, including the necessary federal databases and systems you need to navigate.

Key Requirements: Get a clear overview of the specific documentation and information required for registration, including tips on how to ensure your submission is complete and accurate.

Common Pitfalls: Identify common mistakes and challenges faced by applicants, and how to avoid them to ensure a smooth registration process.

Resources and Support: Discover valuable resources and support networks available to assist you throughout the registration process and beyond.

Who Should Attend:

• Small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in SBIR funding
• Researchers and innovators looking to commercialize their projects
• Business development and grants management professionals

Join us for this focused session to gain confidence to complete the registration process and set your small business on the path to innovation and success with the SBIR program

GEW: Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the Union - 6th Annual

During Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, presented by Western Health Advantage, we are excited to bring to you a Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the Union discussing our region's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem! This event is set to launch us into a full week of events, workshops, and pitch competitions.

This signature event will highlight the region's growing innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem and will address how the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance is fostering an increase in connectivity in the Greater Sacramento region with an intentionality to grow entrepreneurship as economic development and expanding the investment landscape.

The Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the Union will feature a variety of discussions ranging from how we plan to grow our region from within and the role growing our regional capital base plays in doing so.

Agenda:

Networking with Food & Drinks

Keynote Fireside:

• Tara Lynn Gray Director of CalOSBA
• Victor Hwang, Founder & CEO of Right to Start

Innovation Lightning Panels:

AgriFoodTech - Moderated by John Selep, Co-Founder and Board Chair of AgStart

Health & Life Sciences - Moderated by Nikki Sims, Senior Associate at the Growth Factory

• Karl Jessen, Director of the UCD Venture Catalyst
• Brad Niles, CEO of ARIZ Precision Medicine

CleanTech/ZEV - Moderated by Rosanna Herber, Board President - SMUD

• Anette Smith, Director, MBDA CRP: Electrify California
• Gary Simon, Executive Chairman of CleanStart