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1 Million Cups Iowa City: Tura Lura Co.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (CDT)

Description

1 Million Cups is a free, nationwide program designed to educate, engage, and accelerate early-stage startups. We believe in the notion that entrepreneurs can discover solutions and thrive when they collaborate over a million cups of coffee. Drop in our community of innovators and entrepreneurship enthusiasts to connect and support our local startups. Community members are welcome to attend even if they are not an entrepreneur. Every Wednesday, 9 to 10am. Always free and open to the public. 

PLEASE REGISTER AS SPACE IS LIMITED.

This week's 1 Million Cups will be held at Tura Lura Co. and we'll hear a REFILL from Founder, Erika Christiansen. Tura Lura Co. is a studio for creative hearts. Join us for a FIELD TRIP to Tura Lura Co.'s new store front in West Branch!

Tura Lura Co. started as a creative adventure. After an artist grant and opportunity to participate in an entrepreneurial program, founder Erika Christiansen used her background in education, art, and group development to design Candle Pour Bar, a creative pop-up workshop that focused on fostering connection between people after isolation during the pandemic. As the events grew, she intentionally began planning to open up a location. The studio is a space for anyone with a creative heart, where you can participate in candle making, dried floral arranging, and opportunities that ignite inspiration and hope. In addition to creativity, there is a focus on sustainability with sourcing raw products thoughtfully and allowing folks to upcycle and learn how to recreate with what they have. On our shelves can find locally sourced handcrafted gifts, or purchase a creative kit to try something new with your own hands. When you are here, you can express your creativity and feel connected to others.


Stay tuned on who is presenting and where each week by following our Facebook page or text 1MCIC to 33777 for text updates. (Most 1MC events are held at MERGE, but we occasionally take field trips!)


Apply & Present at 1 Million Cups:
Companies that are less than 5 years old and open to community engagement can apply to present at a 1MC event. All industries welcome. The application takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed, and the community organizers will get back to you with any follow-up questions. You'll work together to schedule a presentation date.
Sharing your business at a 1MC event gives you the opportunity to connect with an active and engaged community of fellow entrepreneurs.
  • Refine your presentation and elevator pitch.
  • Join a community to receive support, including coaching from 1MC organizers.
  • Continue to present your business -- in another city or after you have made significant changes.
  • Receive feedback from a diverse audience.
  • Potentially gain exposure to new markets and people.
  • Potentially receive local, regional or national media coverage of your startup.
You'll have 6-10 minutes to tell your community who you are, what you're doing and why you're doing it. After your presentation, there will be a 20-minute Q&A session that will give you the opportunity to connect with your audience, culminating with the million-dollar question: "What can we as a community do to help you?"


Interested in presenting at 1MC #IowaCity? Apply to present online >>> www.1millioncups.com/iowacity
Tura Lura Co.
109 N Downey St Suite 3, West Branch, IA 52358
WEST BRANCH, IA 52358 United States
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (CDT)
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