SCHEDULE OF SPEAKERS

  • WELCOME | Keith Lutz, President CEDC, Rory McEvoy, Executive Director NAWCC Museum

  • IMPACT AWARD | Tom Fleckenstein, CEDC

  • COLUMBIA 300th ANNIVERSARY | John Reitzel

  • NEW HERE AWARD | Jeff Seibert, VP CEDC

  • GRANT WINNER #1 - Persian Cat Vintage | Chris Henderson, CEDC

  • DOOR PRIZE GIVEAWAY | Dan Sahd, CEDC

  • VIDEO: WHAT VISITORS LOVE ABOUT COLUMBIA | Adam Grim &. Justin Rule, Launch Kits

  • GRANT WINNER #2 - Our Home of Hope

  • PANEL PERSPECTIVE: EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS in COLUMBIA:
    Hamid Selami, Owner, Elvan Investments LLC 
    Shawn Yohe, Owner, Keystone Family of Businesses
    Justin & Rachel Boccagno, Owners, Double Nickels Automotive, LLC
    Crystal Weaver, Co-Founder, Prince St Cafe

  • GIVEAWAY PRIZE | Denis Marino, CEDC

  • WRAP UP & GET CONNECTED | Paul Resch, CEDC

  • SPECIAL RECOGNITION (Mike Martinelli) | Keith Lutz, President CEDC

  • ON THE SPOT GRANTS DRAWINGS | Mike Reiner, CEDC

  • FINAL REMARKS | Damien Scott, Master of Ceremonies

Thank you to our Summit Sponsors!

 
 
 
 

NEW IN 2026: Ask The Experts Sessions

FREE TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND MARKETERS IN COLUMBIA!

Start Strong Lunch & Learn Info!
““The key to business isn’t being smarter or wealthier, it’s being able to connect to people and relate to them.””
— Marcus Lemonis | THE PROFIT, Small Business Investor, CEO of CAMPING WORLD
 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Thursday, November 12th, 2026

6pm | Location TBD

2026: RSVP TO SECURE YOUR SPOT : LIMITED SEATING!

You must RSVP to attend in 2026 as seating is limited!