Startup Redding

Startup Sessions: Get found online and unlock the potential of your digital curb appeal
2025-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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 what’s changing and how you can stay ahead.
If you’ve ever wondered why your business isn’t getting found as often as it should—or you just want to sharpen your digital presence—this session is for you.
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
👇 👇 Please register to help us plan food & drinks for the event

Winter Pitch Breakfast (November)
2025-11-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
This event is full! We’re hosting another in December – Sign up here!
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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 be available for everyone and the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback, making for an engaging and productive morning that sets the tone for a successful day.
Whether you’re an aspiring founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or just curious, Pitch Breakfast is the place to plug in. Our seats are limited so register to save a spot!
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
👇 👇 Please register to save a seat and help us plan food & drinks for the event

Scaling Smart: A Conversation with Bruce Dean, Co-Founder of Black Bear Diner
2025-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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.
We’ll unpack:
✅ The early days and pivotal growth moments of Black Bear Diner
✅ Why Bruce chose to scale through franchising — and how that decision changed everything
✅ How to balance growth with brand integrity
✅ What entrepreneurs should consider before deciding how to scale
Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or growth-minded leader, this session will challenge how you think about expansion, capital, and control.
👇 👇 Please register to help us plan food & drinks for the event

December Pitch Breakfast
2025-12-02 07:30 - 09:30 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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 be available for everyone and the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback, making for an engaging and productive morning that sets the tone for a successful day.
Whether you’re an aspiring founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or just curious, Pitch Breakfast is the place to plug in. Our seats are limited so register to save a spot!
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!

This event is fully booked and sold out! We’re hosting another in January – Sign up for January’s event below!

Startup Redding Holiday Party!
2025-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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 with friends, and share some holiday cheer with fellow entrepreneurs. Mark your calendar and bring your holiday spirit—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
👇 👇 Please register to help us plan food & drinks for the event

From Idea to Your First 100 Customers with Mike Pimentel, National Sales Manager with Franklin Electric
2026-01-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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 the right sales and marketing channels
Mike brings decades of experience in business leadership, sales development, and account management, helping companies build teams, systems, and strategies that drive revenue. Whether you’re pre-launch or early in growth, this session will help you translate ideas into execution.
Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or growth-minded leader, this session will challenge how you think about expansion, capital, and control.
👇 👇 Please register to help us plan food & drinks for the event

January Pitch Breakfast
2026-01-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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 have the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback, making for an engaging and productive morning that sets the tone for a successful day.
Whether you’re an aspiring founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or just curious, Pitch Breakfast is the place to plug in. Our seats are limited so register to save a spot!
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
👇 👇 Please register to save a seat and help us plan food & drinks for the event

February Pitch Breakfast
2026-02-17 07:30 - 09:30 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

Visibility Wins: Get Seen, Get Clients - with Stacy Baxter of Magnolia Homes
2026-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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 a saturated market
Stacy Baxter, founder of Magnolia Holmes, is a real estate powerhouse who turns marketing into unforgettable storytelling. With over $100M in personal sales volume Stacy knows how to promote. She’ll show Startup Redding founders exactly how brand visibility, consistency, and story can win markets, not just clients. Expect actionable takeaways you can put into motion the same day.
👇 👇 Please register to help us plan food & drinks for the event

March Pitch Breakfast
2026-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

March Startup Session
2026-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Description coming soon, stay posted!
Join us on the journey to build the most supportive startup community in the world! Come enjoy a cold beverage, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!
👇 👇 Please register to help us plan food & drinks for the event

April Startup Session
2026-04-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

April Pitch Breakfast
2026-04-28 07:30 - 09:30 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

May Startup Session
2026-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

July Startup Session
2026-07-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

August Startup Session
2026-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

10th Annual Shasta EDC Startup Games
2026-09-11 18:00 - 2026-09-13 20:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
We’re back for the 10th time! Startup Games is where Redding entrepreneurs learn to launch business ideas! It’s two fun days of clarity & confidence to turn your ideas into profitable business.

September Startup Session
2026-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

October Startup Session
2026-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

November Startup Session
2026-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

Startup Redding Holiday Party
2026-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
