# Event Details - **Event Name**: ELEVATE Entrepreneurship 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate small businesses at ELEVATE 2026! Join us Oct 1, 11AM for a celebration & graduation, at The Blue Dress Barn!About this EventJoin Cornerstone Alliance for ELEVATE 2026, our annual celebration of entrepreneurship and the 2026 graduates of the Business Plan Certified program!Connect with Southwest Michigan entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors and community partners as we celebrate the people and ideas helping our region grow. This year, hear from Amelia and Kirby Briske, founders of Blue Dress Barn, as they share their journey of building a successful hospitality business in Southwest Michigan, along with Chris Rishko, Managing Director, Small Business at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, who will share insights on the importance of supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses across Michigan. Come celebrate, connect and ELEVATE entrepreneurship in our region! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton-harbor/elevate-entrepreneurship-2026/100001964374735714 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Blue Dress Barn Historic Wedding Venue - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Benton Harbor - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Blue Dress Barn Historic Wedding Venue - **lat**: 42.1269378 - **long**: -86.36452480000001 - **full address**: Blue Dress Barn Historic Wedding Venue, 3893 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ELEVATE Entrepreneurship 2026 - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=ELEVATE+Entrepreneurship+2026&date=Thu%2C+01+Oct%2C+2026+at+11%3A00+am&bg=5 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ELEVATE Entrepreneurship 2026 being held? - **A:** ELEVATE Entrepreneurship 2026 takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Blue Dress Barn Historic Wedding Venue, 3893 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ELEVATE Entrepreneurship 2026? - **A:** ELEVATE Entrepreneurship 2026 is organized by Women's Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ELEVATE Entrepreneurship 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Benton Harbor, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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