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Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Agenda 

4:45pm- Registration Opens
5:00-5:30pm- Registration and Networking
5:30-5:45pm- Opening Remarks
5:45-6:45pm- Session One
6:45-7:00pm- Break
7:00-8:00pm- Session Two

Session One Options (5:45-6:45pm)
  • Ask An Expert: Get Real Answers to Your Toughest Business Questions 
  • Popcorn Mastermind- Limited to 15 participants. Registration required: 
  • Speed Networking and Collaborative Problem Solving


Session Two Options (7-8pm)
  • Ask an Expert: Get Real Answers to Your Toughest Business Questions 
  • Popcorn Mastermind- Limited to 15 participants. Registration required: 
  • Speed Networking and Collaborative Problem Solving

Session Descriptions: 
Ask an Expert- Get Real Answers to Your Toughest Business Questions: 
Have a challenge you’ve been trying to solve but aren’t sure where to turn? During this interactive session, you’ll have the chance to sit down with seasoned experts across a variety of fields and get personalized guidance on the spot.

Our expert tables will include professionals in areas such as:
  • Accounting & Taxes
  • Branding & Marketing Strategy
  • Sales & Customer Acquisition
  • HR & Workforce Management
  • Funding & Access to Capital
  • Technology & Digital Tools

Bring your questions, ideas, roadblocks, or “I’ve always wondered…” moments. Whether you’re launching, scaling, or just looking for clarity, this session gives you direct access to advisors who can help you move forward with confidence.
Come curious — leave with answers, direction, and next steps tailored to your business.

Meet Your Experts: 
  • Steven Wristen, PPT Consulting 
  • Laurie Brewer, Glow Up Consulting
  • Greg Mills, Warehouse Cinema's
  • Tiffany Ahalt, Visit Hagerstown
  • Andrew Keller, Learnicity
  • Sarah Ellwood, Alpine Plant Bar
  • Ryan Chapin, Hearty Pet

Popcorn Mastermind: Join us for an amazing exercise to help deal with the biggest problem you're currently facing! Participants rapidly exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and brainstorm solutions in a high-energy environment to develop innovative solutions to their toughest current business issues. All walk away with a list of remarkable feedback from which they can immediately take action.

Speed Networking and Collaborative Problem Solving: Get ready for a speed networking experience designed with purpose. In this facilitated session, entrepreneurs will rotate through a series of short, focused conversations guided by prompting questions that help you dig into real business challenges — and problem‑solve together.
Each round invites participants to reflect on practical issues like customer acquisition, pricing, systems, operations, marketing, and growth barriers. You’ll share insights, exchange strategies, and hear what’s working (and not working) for other business owners in the room.
To elevate the experience even further, mentors from a variety of fields will join the rotations, offering quick-fire guidance, perspectives, and next-step ideas as you move from table to table.
This session is perfect for:
  • Entrepreneurs looking for actionable ideas
  • Small business owners seeking fresh perspectives
  • Founders who benefit from talking through challenges
  • Anyone hoping to build meaningful connections quickly
Come ready to listen, learn, contribute, and walk away with new approaches you can apply immediately.