FARGO, N.D. — Emerging Prairie is set to launch its annual programming for StartupBREW, a weekly networking event for the local business community. The first session of the year is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Prairie Den.
The morning meetup is designed to serve as a hub for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members to discuss the entrepreneurial journey. According to Emerging Prairie, the event is founded on the philosophy that entrepreneurs achieve greater success when they have consistent access to a supportive community and peer network.
Speaker Lineup
The season kickoff will feature two primary speakers:
- Jesse Hoss: Founder of Delegated Task
- Weiwei Fellman: Founder of Kota Botanics
Following the January launch, Emerging Prairie has confirmed a roster of founders scheduled to speak throughout February:
- Feb. 4: Peter Chamberlain (WalkWise) and Addie Loerzel (Spread Your Sunshine)
- Feb. 11: Frederick Robin (Studio FSR) and Erick Roder (Rodemerica)
- Feb. 18: Ashley Bates (Blame Bates)
- Feb. 25: Mark Quamme (The Creative’s Flow) and Zach Petty (Legato)
Event Schedule
Weekly StartupBREW events follow a consistent timeline to facilitate both informal networking and structured presentations:
- 8:00 AM: Coffee Club (Open networking)
- 8:30 AM: Program Begins
- 9:30 AM: Program Ends
The event is open to the public and centers on the concept of “connection over coffee” as a means to energize the Fargo business ecosystem.
