Startup Redding

From Idea to Your First 100 Customers with Mike Pimentel, National Sales Manager with Franklin Electric
2026-01-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

July Pitch Breakfast
2026-07-21 07:30 - 09:30 | Shasta EDC, 777 Auditorium Drive, 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
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

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
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
