Biz Foundry Events & Workshops
Join us at one of our free or low-cost events, focused on real entrepreneurs and are open to the public.
Monthly recurring Events
Entrepreneur's Lunch Club
First Wednesday Of Every Month
A working-lunch conversation for founders navigating the real costs of growth — operationally, culturally, and personally — without sacrificing the thing that made their business worth building in the first place.
At Entrepreneur’s Lunch Club on May 6th, with Jay Albrecht, attendees:
- Explore the hard truths of scaling a multi-location restaurant concept while keeping quality, culture, and team morale intact
- Gain real-world insight from Jay Albrecht (Cookeville Culinary Group / Savor Cookeville & Seven Squared) on multiplying locations without multiplying your problems
- Pressure-test growth assumptions — staffing models, leadership gaps, systems, and the hidden burdens that kill momentum — against operational reality
Designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to scale with intention, not just ambition, and keep their people and their standards intact through every stage of growth.
Powered By Her
Second Thursday of Every Month
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A practical working-lunch conversation for business owners who want their marketing to feel more human, more strategic, and more effective — without sounding forced, generic, or overly sales-driven.
At Powered By Her on May 14th, with Heather Karellas of Streetlamp Creative, attendees:
- Explore how storytelling can make your marketing more engaging, clear, and memorable across websites, email, social media, and print
- Gain practical insight from Heather Karellas, a Cookeville-based marketing strategist, on using authentic messaging to build trust, strengthen relationships, and connect with the people you serve
- Walk away with actionable strategies to clarify your message, stand out in a crowded market.
Designed for founders, service-based business owners, and nonprofit leaders who want more intentional marketing that reflects who they are, what they do, and why it matters.
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Small Business Workshops
Third Thursday of Every Month
A free, founder-focused event for entrepreneurs who want to understand capital, meet the right funding partners, and learn how to access resources in the Upper Cumberland.
At Capital Conversations Cookeville, you will:
• Learn how InvestTN works (LaunchTN’s $70M equity fund) and what it’s built to support
• Connect with LaunchTN’s Capital team, The Biz Foundry, and finance experts from Pinnacle Financial Partners + Pathway Lending
• Leave with one clear next step to move your funding plan forward
Join us Tuesday, February 17, 4–6 p.m. CT at 37 Cedar.
Start Up Business Bootcamp
Monthly 4 Week Program
A hands-on bootcamp for founders who want to build real momentum—clearer offers, cleaner numbers, and a plan you can actually execute.
At Start Here Business Bootcamp, you will:
• Work through practical lessons designed for early-stage business owners
• Get direct feedback as you refine your offer, messaging, and next steps
• Leave with a simple action plan you can follow immediately and ways to sustain that growth.
Our next class begins February in Cookeville.
The Biz Foundry Special Events & Workshops
Beyond our monthly lunches, we provide free mission-driven workshops, bootcamps, and partner events throughout the year to help local founders grow and thrive. Check out this month’s events below and register easily by clicking the link.
Contractor Business Bootcamp
March 7, 2026
A one-day, contractor-focused training for tradespeople who want to run a smarter, more sustainable construction business.
At Contractor Business Bootcamp, you will:
• Learn practical systems for customer communication, job pricing, and financial management
• Understand how to structure your business for long-term growth—not burnout
• Get real-world advice from local professionals who work with contractors every day
• Leave with clear, actionable steps you can apply immediately on your next job
Designed for working contractors, subcontractors, and those preparing to enter the trades.
March 7, 2026 from 9:00AM -3:00PM. Lunch Included.
Powered By Her | Livingston
March 11, 2026
A lunchtime, founder-focused conversation for women who are building businesses rooted in connection, purpose, and community.
At Powered by Her: Lunch & Learn – Livingston, you will:
• Hear how community-driven entrepreneurship can shape stronger, more sustainable businesses
• Learn how local relationships and visibility can support long-term growth
• Gain real-world insight from Chelsea Dartez, owner of Upper Cumberland Lifestyle Magazine, on building a platform that serves both people and business
• Connect with other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the Upper Cumberland
Designed for women business owners, entrepreneurs, and those exploring their next step.
March 11, 12:00–1:00 PM
Livingston Chamber of Commerce
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