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Coffee & Connections

Signature Event Series by Naturally Lewis, Inc.

Education & Training for Businesses

Welcome to Coffee & Connections! These monthly roundtable discussions bring business and community leaders together each month to kickstart our mornings! Join us for coffee and cool conversations on business growth, professional growth, and big-picture economic development.

These events are open to everyone! Although they're free for Naturally Lewis Members, we invite all business leaders, community leaders, and interested parties to join the conversation.

Entrepreneurial Meetups Series

We’re excited to share that Naturally Lewis has been selected to host the North Country Entrepreneurial Meetups in Lewis County! As part of our Coffee & Connections series, we’ll be offering six expanded sessions in 2026 designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners. These extended, interactive meetups will feature founder conversations, real-time problem solving, and meaningful connections across our region. Same coffee. Even better conversations.

These events are open to everyone located in the 7-county North Country region (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties), and it’s a great opportunity to be introduced to the greater North Country entrepreneurial ecosystem. Please feel free to spread the word and bring a friend. 

Upcoming Events

North Country Entrepreneurial Meetup

April 10, 2026 | 8:15am-10:30am | Double Play Community Center

Join us for an expanded Coffee & Connections experience, now featuring the North Country Entrepreneurial Meetup series.

These interactive sessions are designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone exploring an idea. Through real conversations—not presentations—you’ll gain insight, share challenges, and build meaningful connections.

☕ What to Expect:
• Featured Founder Chat
• Community Hot Seat (bring a challenge or idea!)
• Open Mic + Resource Sharing
• Intentional Networking

Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation—and leave with new ideas and connections.

Register Here

Coffee and Connections with Kelsey Blackwell

May 8, 2026 | 8:30am-9:30am | Double Play Community Center

More details coming soon!

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Past Events

Behind the Curtain of Business Banking: Capital Solutions for Underserved Entrepreneurs

January 16, 2026 | 8:30am-9:30am | Double Play Community Center

Join us for Coffee & Connections as Matthew Eaton, VP Senior Business Consultant and Certified Small Business Consultant with Chase Business Banking, walks us through the Power of Capital workbook. In this interactive session, you’ll learn the six essential steps to strengthening your business banking strategy—from improving cash flow to becoming credit-ready. Come prepared to connect with other business owners, ask questions, and leave with clear, practical solutions you can apply right away.
    Speaker: Matthew Eaton | VP Senior Business Consultant | CSBC (Certified Small Business Consultant) | Chase Business Banking

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    Grant Funding Opportunities: 5 Things to Know Before You Apply

    February 13, 2026 | 8:30am-9:30am | Double Play Community Center

    Join us for a Coffee & Connections conversation focused on Naturally Lewis funding opportunities and the realities of grant funding. Hosted by Jenna Lauraine, Programs & Partnerships Director at Naturally Lewis, this session will walk through common questions and myths around grants, what funders are really looking for, and what you should know before applying. Whether you’re a business owner, nonprofit, or community leader, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of whether grant funding is the right fit for your project—and how to apply with confidence.

      Speaker: Jenna Lauraine, Programs and Partnerships Director, Naturally Lewis

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