Community Events
Join us to connect and grow with the Upper Cumberland Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. We offer a variety of networking, informational and community events in Cookeville, Sparta and McMinnville to help you connect with the local entrepreneur community and start or grow your business.
Start Here Pitch Competition
Watch as entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win cash prizes: $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500 – plus a shot at pitching to the Upper Cumberland Angel Investors Fund! And the best part? The audience gets a vote on who takes home the prize, so you get to play a part in shaping our community’s future!
Powered by Her Lunch - COOKEVILLE
Thursday September 14th, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 PM
The Biz Foundry
114 N Cedar Ave, Cookeville TN
FREE
Join us for an open conversation on the topic of burnout. What are some strategies that work for you or what do you struggle with the most.
This lunch is free thanks to BRIK and All Good Nutrition.
Powered by Her Lunch - LIVINGSTON
Tuesday September 19th, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 PM
222 E Main St, Livingston TN
FREE
Topic TBD
HAPPY HOUR SPARTA
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023
5:30 – 7:00 PM
The Biz Foundry
21 N Main St, Sparta, TN
FREE
Come network and mingle with your fellow Upper Cumberland professionals at our Sparta location. Free beer and snacks will be provided.