January 21, 2020 3:40 a.m.
In the KQEN Business Spotlight:
The Umpqua Growth Talks will have its kickoff party on Wednesday night.
Organizers said the event will feature monthly inspirational talks, panel discussions, and information about pitch competitions for those who want to start a business, already own one or want to support those that do.
The talks are presented by the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership, which has taken over and re-framed the monthly event, which has been happening in various forms, for several years.
The event will be held at Backside Brewing Company and will begin with an hour of networking at 5:00 p.m. The program will go from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Free admission tickets are available by going to a link on the Umpqua Growth Talks Facebook page. Call the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership for more information.