Dreaming of seeing your product on the shelves of Target, Walmart, or other big-name retailers? Michelle Manningham has been there, done that— helping brands land spots in over 62,000 retail doors! As the founder of Pink and Associates and a retail dealmaker, she knows exactly what it takes to break into big-box stores. In this […]

Joshua Johnson is a builder—of businesses, neighborhoods, and communities. In this Startup Session, he’ll share why isolation is the enemy of good ideas and how getting out of your own head is the first step toward building something people actually want. We’ll talk about what it takes to stay curious, listen to your customers, and […]

Come meet the new director of startup Redding and participate in.... 🎯 Keep It or Kick It — Shape the Future of Startup Redding We’re putting our community in the driver’s seat. In this fast-paced, interactive game, you’ll vote on potential Startup Redding programs, decide what stays, what goes, and what needs an upgrade. Think […]

Jonathan Nussbaumer, founder of Nuon Marketing, knows what it takes to help businesses stand out online. In this Startup Session, he’ll share the newest tools and strategies for boosting your visibility and making sure customers can actually find you. From fresh SEO opportunities to digital marketing tactics that work right now, Jonathan will break down […]

This event is full! We're hosting another in December - Sign up here! ----- Pitch Breakfast is back! This is a fast-paced, community-powered event where local entrepreneurs share their ideas with an audience of peers, mentors, and business leaders. This is not a competition but a launchpad. Presenting founders will get a few minutes to […]

From one diner to a national brand — the story of how intentional scaling and franchising fueled one of America’s favorite comfort food success stories. Join Startup Redding for an exclusive fireside conversation with Bruce Dean, co-founder of Black Bear Diner, as he shares the story behind building a small-town diner into a national brand. […]

FULLY BOOKED & SOLD OUT Pitch Breakfast is back! This is a fast-paced, community-powered event where local entrepreneurs share their ideas with an audience of peers, mentors, and business leaders. This is not a competition but a launchpad. Presenting founders will get a few minutes to pitch and make connections with the audience. Breakfast will […]

Join us for a festive holiday edition of our Startup Session! This time, we’re putting aside the presentations and panels to simply celebrate the season with our amazing startup community. Wear your most cheerful (or hilarious) Christmas sweater and come ready to mix, mingle, and make connections. It’s the perfect chance to relax, catch up […]

Breaking down the exact steps to get your business from concept to customer — fast, smart, and sustainably. We're welcoming Mike Pimentel to the stage to share: ✅ The process of developing and executing a winning go-to-market strategy ✅ How to identify your target customer ✅ How to test your value proposition ✅ Building traction through […]

Pitch Breakfast is a fast-paced, community-powered event where local entrepreneurs share their ideas with an audience of peers, mentors, and business leaders! This is not a competition but a launchpad. Presenting founders will get a few minutes to pitch and make connections with the audience. Breakfast will be available for everyone and the audience will […]

Pitch Breakfast is a fast-paced, community-powered event where local entrepreneurs share their ideas with an audience of peers, mentors, and business leaders! This is not a competition but a launchpad. Presenting founders will get a few minutes to pitch and make connections with the audience. Breakfast will be available for everyone and the audience will […]

A strategy to get more eyes on your business and get more clients. We're welcoming Stacy Baxter to the stage to share: ✅ How relentless consistency helps her stay top-of-mind and win clients. ✅ The exact marketing habits, tools, and content strategies she uses to be unforgettable ✅ How engaging storytelling helps her standout in […]