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Capital Region Small Business Week

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About Capital Region Small Business Week

Capital Region Small Business Week returns April 28-May 4 with a full calendar of events to celebrate YOUR entrepreneurial spirit. Join small business champions and industry leaders from across the Sacramento region for:

✓Networking & matchmaking events
✓Chances to connect with free resources
✓Small Business Awards
✓Small business pop-ups & more!

SacBiz Connect Resource Expo and Kickoff

Celebrate the start of Capital Region Small Business Week in community with like-minded small business champions. Organized by StartupSac and the SBA Sacramento District Office

Whether you're a seasoned business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a community leader passionate about small business growth, the Capital Region Small Business Week Expo offers a welcoming space to connect, learn, and thrive together.

To be held at Frequency Coworking, this event is sponsored by the City of Rancho Cordova.

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1 Million Cups In-person at the Carlsen Center

Our May in-person meetup will be held at the Carlsen Center at Sac State, as part of Capital Region Small Business Week.

1 Million Cups is your go-to destination, offering a supportive and inclusive space where entrepreneurs and their communities come together to connect, tackle business challenges, and explore opportunities. During each weekly event, two early-stage entrepreneurs present insightful 6-minute pitches about their businesses, seeking valuable advice and feedback from their peers.

While we typically meet every Wednesday morning on Zoom from 9 AM to 10 AM, we also host a once-a-month in-person gathering. This month, we're offering a hybrid meeting format, ensuring that those unable to attend in person can still join us via Zoom.

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Mentor Sprint - Speedmentoring!

During Capital Region Small Business Week, StartupSac and the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship proudly present Mentor Sprint, scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, from 10:30 AM to Noon.

Mentor Sprint offers early-stage entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to receive expert advice and forge connections with advisors from across the Sacramento region. SpeedMentoring, where entrepreneurs meet with mentors in focused 15-minute sessions. It’s a whirlwind of guidance, networking, and inspiration packed into just 90 minutes!

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