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Free Issue Sessions to Connect, Learn, Solve through real business issues. Workshop pricing varies by event. Cohorts will start when The Hub on Kirkwood opens in early 2027.
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Upcoming events
Find a gathering that fits, then bring a real business issue or idea.
What happens at an Issue Session?
A free local gathering to Connect, Learn, Solve through real business issues. Learn from a local expert, work through an issue or idea, and connect with people who can help.
Is it free?
Issue Sessions are free. Workshop fees are shown on the event page. Cohorts will start when The Hub on Kirkwood opens in early 2027. Details and pricing will be shared when they are announced.
Who can come?
Owners, managers, leaders and support professionals are welcome, from any industry and at any stage.
Do I need to prepare?
Bring a real issue or idea if you have one. There is no need to prepare a polished presentation.
How long is it?
An Issue Session is about two hours. The next Issue Session is November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:15 PM ET (2 hours 15 minutes).
How do I register?
Use the Register action on an event page. You can sign in or create a free account to complete registration.
What if I am not ready for a room?
Start a conversation with us. We can talk through what you are working on and find a comfortable next step.
Ideas from the room
Past event recaps
6Oct 2026
Issue Session
Read recap How Local Connections Strengthen Your Business
5:00 PM to 7:15 PM ET · Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream
Being connected to the local business community can provide much more than another networking opportunity. Networking is often treated like an event.
2Sep 2026
Issue Session
Read recap Small Business Working Session: Exit Planning Starts Long Before the Exit
5:00 PM to 7:15 PM ET · Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream
Exit planning isn't a last-minute event - it's a discipline that shapes better business decisions today.
5Aug 2026
Issue Session
Read recap Contractor Session: Why Certificates of Insurance Keep Slowing You Down
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET · Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream
Why certificates of insurance turn into unnecessary friction, delays, and lost jobs.
13Jul 2026
Issue Session
Read recap BTOWN Business: Why Your Ads Don't Convert
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET · Heartwork Brewing, Bloomington, IN
How SEO, AI search, social, and smarter ad targeting turn visibility into actual leads.