Startup Redding Holiday Party
2024-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

The Adventure of Risk: Taking the Leap for Your Big Idea
2025-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Bryant Ellis, founder of The Adventure Challenge, shares how bold decisions and a spirit of adventure transformed his idea into a thriving business. Bryant will share how he embraced risk and faced challenges to build a successful brand. This is your chance to gain inspiration and practical insights for taking bold steps in your entrepreneurial journey.
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

Beyond the Brewery: Lessons in Scaling from Fall River Brewing
2025-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
How do you take a passion project and scale it into a thriving business? Amanda Hutchings, VP of Fall River Brewing, shares how they grew beyond their small brewery to expand into sales across the state and Nevada. Scaling isn’t just for big brands—you might be surprised at what’s possible for your business. Whether you’re growing a side project or an established company, this session will challenge your thinking and inspire new possibilities.
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

The Money Map: Finding the Right Funding for Your Business
2025-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Finding the right funding for your startup can be overwhelming, but the right roadmap makes all the difference. This Startup Session brings together Trisha Funk from the SBA, Stacey Sanchez from CDC Small Business Finance, Sami Kader from the Shasta Angels, and Esteban Waterman from Tri Counties Bank. They’ll break down funding options—from SBA loans to angel investment—so you can find the best fit for your business. Don’t miss this chance to get expert insights and answers to your funding questions!
**This session will be held upstair in the IOOF Hall – The same place as the Startup Games**
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

Retail Breakthrough: Getting Your Product on Store Shelves
2025-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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 session, Michelle will tell us the secrets, strategies, and must-know moves to get your product retail-ready. If you’re serious about scaling up and making major retail connections, this is one you won’t want to miss!
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

Don’t Build in a Bubble: How to Get Out of Your Own Way
2025-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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 build with them—not just for them. If you’re stuck in overthinking, second-guessing, or just unsure what your next move should be, this one’s 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

Startup Sessions: Keep It or Kick It — Shape the Future of Startup Redding
2025-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
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 Love It or List It — but for entrepreneurs. We’ll rapid-fire program ideas, you’ll instantly choose to KEEP IT ✅ or KICK IT ❌, and then help us make the winners even better.
This is your chance to:

Influence which resources, events, and support we create next
Network with fellow founders and innovators
Have your voice shape the future of Startup Redding

Come ready to move, vote, and share your honest feedback — because we’re building this together.
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

Startup Sessions: Get found online and unlock the potential of your digital curb appeal
2025-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 | 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

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
FULLY BOOKED & SOLD OUT
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!

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

February Pitch Breakfast
2026-02-17 07:30 - 09:30 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
FULLY BOOKED & SOLD OUT
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!

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

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 - SOLD OUT
2026-03-14 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 this journey to support founders moving ideas forward! Come enjoy breakfast, meet other founders, and build a community that can support your business. Let’s connect and grow our businesses together! See you there!

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

Stories of a CEO: Joshua Millage | AB Medical + Mallard Medical
2026-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
What does it really take to modernize a legacy company?
We’ve invited Joshua Millage, co-owner of AB Medical and Mallard Medical, to our March Startup Session for “Stories of a CEO”. This will be a candid conversation about leadership, reinvention, and bringing innovation into industries that resist change.
Joshua didn’t build a flashy startup from scratch. He stepped into an established medical device company with deep roots — and made the decision to move it forward. From updating systems and culture to pushing toward the edge of technology, he’s led the evolution of a business many would have left alone.
Join us on this journey to support founders moving ideas forward! 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

Learn How Redding’s Top Brands Create Experiences Worth Sharing
2026-04-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Come hear how brands like CR Gibbs, The Sheraton, Turtle Bay, and the Redding Public Market create experiences people talk about.
Leaders from these brands will take the Startup Redding stage to share:
✅ How they approach customer experience to drive repeat business and word of mouth
✅ The small details that shape how customers see and remember your brand
✅ Practical ways you can elevate your customer experience without adding complexity
These businesses have built something people in our community genuinely value. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how they do it and leave with ideas you can put into action right away. Expect real examples, honest insights, and practical upgrades that can set you apart.
**This session will be held upstair in the IOOF Hall – The same place as the Startup Games**
Join us on this journey to support founders moving ideas forward! 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 Pitch Breakfast
2026-04-28 07:30 - 09:30 | 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 this journey to support founders moving ideas forward! Come enjoy breakfast, 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

2026 Northern California Venture Conference
2026-05-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge, 820 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
We’re back for the 2026 Venture Conference. This is a one-day conference where investors, curated startup pitches, and the people guiding the region’s future collide.

Funding Your Startup with Other People's Money
2026-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Viva Downtown, 1504 Market Street, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Need money to grow your startup but not sure where to start?
This month’s Startup Session brings together funding experts to explain the real differences between bank loans, SBA loans, angel investors, and other financing options.
Knowing your options and the pros and cons of each is crucial. This Startup Session will help you understand and navigate to the best capital source for you.
Join us on this journey to support founders moving ideas forward! 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

June Pitch Breakfast
2026-06-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

Pitch Breakfast
2026-07-21 07:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-29 07:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States

Founder Community Build Day (Follows Pitch Breakfast)
2026-08-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Four hours. One priority. Real progress that moves the needle in your business.
It’s easy to leave an event inspired. It’s much harder to carve out uninterrupted time to actually move your business forward. That’s why we’re launching Community Build Days—four hours of focused work immediately following Pitch Breakfast.
Community Build Days combine accountability, focused work, and the power of being surrounded by other founders who are doing the work right alongside you.
What to Expect

Check In: Share the one high-impact task you’re committing to accomplish during the session.
Deep Work: Work distraction-free on the project that’s been sitting on your list or the task that will move your business forward the most.
Get Unstuck: Experienced business advisors will be available throughout the session if you need guidance, feedback, or a quick strategy conversation.
Celebrate Progress: We’ll wrap up by sharing what we accomplished and the momentum we’ve created together.

Whether you’re refining your pitch deck, mapping out a marketing strategy, following up with customers, building financial projections, or finally tackling that project you’ve been putting off, this is your opportunity to make meaningful progress.
Bring your laptop, your charger, and your biggest priority.
Leave with something finished.
Who It’s For
Founders at any stage who are ready to trade intention for execution.
What to Bring

Laptop and charger
Any materials you need to work
Headphones (optional)
A willingness to focus

👇 👇 This is a free event. You will be redirected to complete sign up.

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.
