CLINTON, Iowa – EntreFuel – an initiative designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners – will have a kick-off event starting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the 7 Hills South Brewing Co., 238 4th St. South, in this community.
The event is open to the public and free to attend. Go here to register to attend the event.
EntreFuel is a comprehensive initiative designed to support startups, small businesses, and established companies looking to grow.
The concept behind EntreFuel is that everyone in business has a growth idea, and everyone not yet in business has a startup dream. EntreFuel serves as a testing ground for those ideas—whether it’s a first-time founder exploring a concept or a fifth-generation business expanding into new markets.
“Clinton has always had entrepreneurial spirit, but we lacked a centralized hub for training, mentorship, and business development,” said Andy Sokovolich, president of Grow Clinton. “EntreFuel fills that gap by providing the tools, connections, and confidence needed to turn ideas into successful business models.”
Grow Clinton created EntreFuel in response to a common refrain from local business owners: the need for accessible classes, mentors, and networking opportunities. Grow Clinton initially partnered with the Rural Ideas Network and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to launch early programming while also rebranding their existing workshops and coffee talks under the EntreFuel umbrella.
The EntreFuel kick-off event will include a social hour from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and a panel discussion from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. During the panel, people will hear from industry experts, learn what’s ahead for EntreFuel, and discover how this initiative can support businesses.
