HUTCHINSON– StartUp Hutch is planning a speed networking event designed to connect startup businesses with local mentors. The event will be held virtually. It will take place Tuesday, November 17th at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom and will allow participants to meet in one-on-one chats.
“The primary goal of StartUp Hutch is to be Reno County’s connecting point for entrepreneurs,” said Jackson Swearer, Entrepreneur Navigator and Program Director. "This is a great opportunity for local entrepreneurs to make connections, build relationships and get advice that will help them start and grow their businesses."
The event will place mentors and mentees in private video chats for approximately 5 minutes. After the session ends, the groups will rotate until each mentee has had the opportunity to talk with all mentors.
Participating Reno County business mentors include:
· Jon Richardson – Richardson Brother Construction
· Debra Teufel – Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
· Russell Reinert – Reinert Financial Consulting
· Angie Bergmeier – Queen Bee Marketing
· Joe Young, Sr. – Scuttlebutts Coffee
· Dell Marie Shanahan Swearer – Hutchinson Community Foundation
· David Inskeep, Jr. – Joe McGuire Insurance
· Chris Barnes – Smith’s Market
· Vicki Adrian – Adrian’s A to Z
· Daniel Friesen - IdeaTek
Registration is free, but space is limited to the first 10 people to sign up, at which time a wait list will be started. Register online to secure a spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-networking-event-tickets-126861729849.