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SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:From Idea to Action: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset\n\nMembership Luncheon\n\nSession Description\n\nEvery entrepreneurial journey begins with a moment a realization\, a question\, or a quiet nudge that says\, there's more here.\n\nThis Membership Luncheon invites you into an honest\, grounded conversation about what it truly takes to move from idea to action. Through a facilitated discussion\, our panelists will share the real stories behind their entrepreneurial paths the leadership habits they've had to cultivate\, the challenges they've faced\, and the moments that tested their resolve.\n\nIt's a conversation about courage\, resilience\, learning\, and the inner work required to lead when the path isn't clear. You'll hear how ideas turned into action\, how setbacks became teachers\, and what helped these leaders keep going when things didn't go as planned.\n\nDesigned to be reflective\, practical\, and human\, this session creates space for learning\, connection\, and insight while reminding us that none of us are walking this journey alone.\n\nTarget Audience\n\nThis luncheon is designed for:\n\n\n Entrepreneurs and small business owners at any stage\n Professionals exploring a new idea\, venture\, or pivot\n Leaders navigating growth\, change\, or uncertainty\n Creatives\, consultants\, and nonprofit leaders building something meaningful\n Anyone curious about how mindset and leadership shape long-term success\n\n\nWhether you're just beginning\, in the messy middle\, or refining what you've already built\, this conversation will resonate.\n\nParticipant Takeaways\n\nAttendees will leave with:\n\n\n A clearer understanding of what an entrepreneurial mindset really looks like in practice\n Real-world leadership insights drawn from lived experience not theory\n Perspective on challenges and setbacks as essential parts of the journey\n Practical encouragement to take the next step however big or small\n Renewed confidence in their ability to lead\, adapt\, and move forward\n\n\nMost of all\, participants will walk away feeling grounded\, inspired\, and supported with a deeper trust in themselves and their path.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our Monthly Membership Luncheon\, a dynamic\, TED Talk style conversation designed for business owners\, nonprofit professionals\, and next-gen leaders looking to stay informed\, inspired\, and connected. This luncheon features a panel of three speakers sharing insights on relevant and current business topics\, offering practical takeaways and fresh perspectives you can actually use.\n\nEnjoy lunch while learning\, then take advantage of one of our most valuable networking moments: every attendee will have 30 seconds to introduce themselves. It's the perfect opportunity to test out a new pitch\, share what you do\, and make meaningful connections in a supportive\, welcoming room.\n\nWhether you're here to learn\, connect\, or be heard\; this luncheon delivers all three.\n\n10-minute TED Talk style talk by Chamber member Zach Taylor\n\nhttps://zachtaylorhvac.com/\n\nIndustry Leader Panel\, facilitated by Chamber CEO Kathleen Fariss\, featuring:\n\n\n Dr. Kristine Kawamura\n\n https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristinemarinkawamura/\n Brett Strauss\n\n\n https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-strauss-esq-90957b21/\n\n\n Katie Rucker\n\n https://www.linkedin.com/in/katierucker/\n\n\n\n\nLuncheon menu: \n\n\n\nGrilled Chicken Club - Smashed avocado\, applewood smoked bacon\, white cheddar\, arugula\, herb roasted tomatoes\, mayonnaise on grilled ciabatta. Side house salad with ranch and italian dressings on the side. \n\nFreshly baked Doubletree Cookie\n\n\n\nJackfruit Tacos - Vegan/Vegetarian Entree - Shredded jackfruit\, pico de gallo\, vegan avocado crema. Comes with cilantro-lime cauliflower rice and black beans.\n\n\n\nAfter you register\, you will receive an email with the link to choose your entree\, please fill out the plate selection form ASAP.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:From Idea to Action: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset
\n\nMembership Luncheon
\n\nSession Description
\n\nEvery entrepreneurial journey begins with a moment&mdash\;a realization\, a question\, or a quiet nudge that says\, there&rsquo\;s more here.
\n\nThis Membership Luncheon invites you into an honest\, grounded conversation about what it truly takes to move from idea to action. Through a facilitated discussion\, our panelists will share the real stories behind their entrepreneurial paths&mdash\;the leadership habits they&rsquo\;ve had to cultivate\, the challenges they&rsquo\;ve faced\, and the moments that tested their resolve.
\n\nIt&rsquo\;s a conversation about courage\, resilience\, learning\, and the inner work required to lead when the path isn&rsquo\;t clear. You&rsquo\;ll hear how ideas turned into action\, how setbacks became teachers\, and what helped these leaders keep going when things didn&rsquo\;t go as planned.
\n\nDesigned to be reflective\, practical\, and human\, this session creates space for learning\, connection\, and insight&mdash\;while reminding us that none of us are walking this journey alone.
\n\nTarget Audience
\n\nThis luncheon is designed for:
\n\n\n - Entrepreneurs and small business owners at any stage
\n - Professionals exploring a new idea\, venture\, or pivot
\n - Leaders navigating growth\, change\, or uncertainty
\n - Creatives\, consultants\, and nonprofit leaders building something meaningful
\n - Anyone curious about how mindset and leadership shape long-term success
\n
\n\nWhether you&rsquo\;re just beginning\, in the messy middle\, or refining what you&rsquo\;ve already built\, this conversation will resonate.
\n\nParticipant Takeaways
\n\nAttendees will leave with:
\n\n\n - A clearer understanding of what an entrepreneurial mindset really looks like in practice
\n - Real-world leadership insights drawn from lived experience&mdash\;not theory
\n - Perspective on challenges and setbacks as essential parts of the journey
\n - Practical encouragement to take the next step&mdash\;however big or small
\n - Renewed confidence in their ability to lead\, adapt\, and move forward
\n
\n\nMost of all\, participants will walk away feeling grounded\, inspired\, and supported&mdash\;with a deeper trust in themselves and their path.
\n\n
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\nJoin us for our Monthly Membership Luncheon\, a dynamic\, TED Talk&ndash\;style conversation designed for business owners\, nonprofit professionals\, and next-gen leaders looking to stay informed\, inspired\, and connected. This luncheon features a panel of three speakers sharing insights on relevant and current business topics\, offering practical takeaways and fresh perspectives you can actually use.
\n\nEnjoy lunch while learning\, then take advantage of one of our most valuable networking moments: every attendee will have 30 seconds to introduce themselves. It&rsquo\;s the perfect opportunity to test out a new pitch\, share what you do\, and make meaningful connections in a supportive\, welcoming room.
\n\nWhether you&rsquo\;re here to learn\, connect\, or be heard\; this luncheon delivers all three.
\n\n\n\nIndustry Leader Panel\, facilitated by Chamber CEO Kathleen Fariss\, featuring:
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\nLuncheon menu: \;
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\nGrilled Chicken Club - Smashed avocado\, applewood smoked bacon\, white cheddar\, arugula\, herb roasted tomatoes\, mayonnaise on grilled ciabatta. Side house salad with ranch and italian dressings on the side. \;
\nFreshly baked Doubletree Cookie
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\nJackfruit Tacos - Vegan/Vegetarian Entree - Shredded jackfruit\, pico de gallo\, vegan avocado crema. Comes with cilantro-lime cauliflower rice and \;black beans.
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\nAfter you register\, you will receive an email with the link to choose your entree\, please fill out the plate selection form ASAP.
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LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont 555 Foothill Blvd\, Claremont\, CA 91711
UID:e.838.48725
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DTSTAMP:20260409T233827Z
URL:https://claremont-gzcms.preview.gochambermaster.com/events/details/monthly-membership-luncheon-48725
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