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From Ideas to Action: Fireside Insights on Community Innovation

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) (CDT)

Description

A campfire-style conversation with Iowa City leaders and innovators on collaboration, innovation, and turning ideas into action!

Join us for Spark Consulting Group's Inaugural Stoke Session, a campfire-style discussion about leadership, collaboration, and scaling innovation in Iowa City.

This is a chance to connect with local leaders, hear diverse perspectives, and explore actionable ideas for driving meaningful community change. Our intimate, interactive setting encourages conversation, questions, and ideas sharing.

Scheduled panelists include:

- Jay Cooper, EntrePartners

- Dave Gould, Life Design

- Chris Parker, UI Ventures

- Michael Chen, Greater Iowa City, Inc.


What to expect:

- Fireside-chat style conversation with audience Q&A

- Networking and refreshments with light bites and beverages

- Insightful discussion on the role of leadership in community-driven innovation


Why attend:

- Be inspired by local leaders' experiences and strategies

- Share your ideas and connect with fellow community innovators

- Learn practical approaches to collaboration and scaling innovation

Space is limited - reserve your sport today! The event is free, but registration is required.


Event Schedule:

5:30-6:00 PM: Networking, light bites and beverages

6:00-7:30 PM: Fireside panel discussion and audience Q&A


REGISTER HEREhttps://tinyurl.com/yfx4dz7z


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136 S. Dubuque
Iowa City, IA United States
Event Contact
Matt Arnold
319.322.8737
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) (CDT)
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