Event Details
ABOUT GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK:
Millions of people around the world have the ideas, talent, and ambition to build something better for themselves and their communities — but have never seen entrepreneurship as a path available to them. Global Entrepreneurship Week changes that. This campaign meets people where they are and connects them to the networks, tools, and support to take that first step — showing what’s possible in their own communities. - Global Entrepreneurship Network
ABOUT GLOBAL ENTREPRENEUSHIP WEEK CHICO:
ChicoSTART is one of many Global Entrepreneurship Week partners celebrating entrepreneurship across 200 countries! ChicoSTART will be hosting various events during the week of November 16-20th. We are excited Women's Entrepreneurship Day falls conveniently during GEW!
Tuesday November 17th 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Testing Your Business Ideas with David Bland
Founders are often carrying too many open questions at once.
-Do customers care?
-Will they pay enough?
-Can we build it?
Participants will learn how to extract the hidden assumptions behind their idea, map which ones matter most, and identify the fastest, most practical tests to reduce risk before spending more time, money, or energy building the wrong thing.
Rather than receiving generic startup advice, founders will work directly on their own business ideas and leave with:
- A clearer understanding of what is actually uncertain
- A mapped set of assumptions across desirability, viability, and feasibility
- Practical experiment options from Testing Business Ideas
Event Location: Roseville Venture Lab, 316 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA
Wednesday November 18th 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
1 Million Cups is a platform that allows entrepreneurs and small businesses to present their ideas to the local community.
Happy Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026!
About 1 MC Chico:
1 Million Cups is a platform that allows entrepreneurs and small businesses to present their ideas to the local community. Our platform is used so that entrepreneurs can get feedback, get advice, or get presentation practice in front of a live audience.
1 Million Cups weekly Wednesday presentations are FREE and open to the public! Community is better when you are a part of it! We will have the coffee ready!
1 MC Presenter: Switch Nails - Founder, Sophia Giordano
HYBRID EVENT
When: Wednesday, November 18th @ 9:00 a.m.
In person: Tech Toss, 2155 Park Avenue Chico, CA
Engage Online: (virtual link sent in regsitration confirmation)
AI Coffee Hour 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Whether you’re a total beginner wondering how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude can help in your daily life, a small business owner looking to save time, or an experienced builder working on new projects, everyone is welcome. No jargon, no pressure, and absolutely no prior experience required.
Bring your questions, favorite prompts, or recent projects—or just listen in!
When: Wednesday, November 18th @ 10:30 a.m.
In person: Tech Toss, 2155 Park Avenue Chico, CA
Founder Lunch and Law Hour 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
The 60 minute session begins with a quick overview of Jessica's expertise and the necessary checklist new businesses and existing businesses need to follow. The rest of the hour is about YOU and legal questions and topics that could be creating barriers to starting your business. Founders can ask questions, share experiences, and gain practical insight from Jessica and each other.
Who Should Attend?
- Startup founders and co-founders
- Entrepreneurs
- Small business owners
- Anyone currently starting or growing a company
We look forawrd to helping you!
When: Wednesday, November 18th @ 12:00 p.m.
In person: Tech Toss, 2155 Park Avenue Chico, CA
Thursday November 19th
GEW Chico: Empower Her Business - Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day
ChicoSTART is celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day! Connecting women entrepreneurs during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026!
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS THRIVE HERE!
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
Whether you're just getting started, growing an established business, or stepping into your next chapter, this afternoon is for you.
Come as you are. Bring your questions and your ideas.
Leave with new perspectives, meaningful connections and a little more fire for whatever you're building next
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Speaker sessions sharing tactical tools, resources and inspiration
- Intentional networking & connection
- A room filled with other female entrepreneurs
AGENDA:
Location: Cloud Social, Downtown Chico, CA
12:45 p.m. Attendee Check In
1:00 p.m. Empowered Entrepreneur : Essential Tools for New and Existing Founders - Eva Shepherd-Nicoll, ChicoSTART and Jaycob Arbogast, Founder, Arbogast LLC
2:00 p.m. Turbo Charge Your Business Decisions, Kim Gusman, California Employers Association (CEA)
3:10 p.m. Mary Chin, Chef & Content Creator, Life of Chef Mom, Food, Wellness & NorCal Living
4:00 p.m. Your Color IQ Advantage, Use Color to Be Seen, Remembered and Understood, Erin Mathis, Cofounder and CEO of The Style Core
5:00 p.m. Wine, Cheese and Connections
*Times subject to change
Location: Cloud Social, 1001 Main St #100, Chico, CA
Parking: https://www.downtownchico.com/maps-and-parking.htm
Questions: Email info@chicostart.com
About ChicoSTART: ChicoSTART's mission is to empower - entrepreneurs, startups and businesses with resources, training and community support needed to start, grow and thrive throughout Northern California. Through the CA Office of the Small Business Advocate, ChicoSTART is 1 of 13 CA Inclusive Innovation Hubs representing 20 counties in the North State. www.chicostart.com