Business Showcase Week 2024 Recap

Business Showcase Week 2024 has come to a close, and we are truly grateful for the support and enthusiasm that made it such a memorable event. This year, 29 generous sponsors, 40 knowledgeable presenters, 7 inspiring award winners, and over 500 attendees came together for Business Showcase Week’s 19 workshops.  The week was a dynamic and impactful experience.

We want to extend our congratulations to the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award Winners: William and Karen Eason, Robert and Wilisha Scaife, Jonathan Lamb, Jennifer and Frazer Wilson, Teresa and Edward Long, and Craig Robbins. A special congratulations to Jeff Hern, our Business Supporter of the Year, for his dedication and encouragement of local businesses.

It was an honor to be recognized nationally, ranking 5th in the United States for impact events during Global Entrepreneurship Week. This distinction is a reflection of the passion and effort of everyone involved, and we’re proud to represent our community on a larger stage. 

Business Showcase Week is our way of giving back to the businesses and entrepreneurs who inspire us every day. The Innovation Connector team, along with the Spotted Monkey Marketing team, worked hard to design workshops and programs that addressed the needs of our community. The positive feedback we’ve received so far means so much, and we’re already thinking about ways to make next year even better.

We invite you to mark your calendars for Business Showcase Week 2025, happening November 17–22. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s success—whether you were a sponsor, a presenter, an award recipient, or an attendee. Your involvement is what makes events like this possible, and we are deeply appreciative of your support. Together, we’re building a stronger and more connected entrepreneurial community.