Gather. Grace. Grit. Grind. Growth. Groundwork.

Event Overview

Building a business takes grit, hard work, a willingness to learn, and the groundwork to keep moving forward. It also takes people who are willing to gather, share experiences, and support one another along the way.

Join CEDC and the Stanley Chamber of Commerce for an evening celebrating three years of entrepreneurship, recognizing the people behind local businesses, and bringing our business community together.

Whether you’re running an established business, launching a new venture, working on a side hustle, exploring an idea, or supporting local businesses, you’re welcome to join us.

The Six Gs

Gather to build relationships and share ideas.

Grace to learn from challenges, embrace the unexpected, and give yourself room to grow.

Grit to keep going when things get difficult.

Grind to put in the daily work that moves a business forward.

Growth to celebrate progress, learn from experience, and pursue what’s next.

Groundwork to build a strong foundation for the future.

What to Expect

• Celebrate years of entrepreneurship and local business growth.
• Recognize the creativity, persistence, and hard work behind small businesses.
• Connect with entrepreneurs, business owners, and community supporters.
• Share experiences, lessons learned, and ideas for the future.
• Build relationships and discover resources to help businesses take their next steps.

Why Attend?

Behind every business is a story of hard work, risk, persistence, and growth. This event is a chance to celebrate those stories, learn from one another, and recognize the people who make our business community stronger.

Come celebrate a milestone, share your story, meet someone new, or leave with a fresh perspective. Whether you’re just getting started or have been building your business for years, there’s value in connecting with people who understand the entrepreneurial journey.

Gather with purpose. Lead with grace. Show grit. Put in the grind. Keep growing. Build the groundwork for what’s next.

CEDC and the Stanley Chamber of Commerce are proud to partner in celebrating local entrepreneurs and strengthening the connections that help our business community thrive.

Questions?

Contact CEDC for additional event information.