Business, Beards, & Bourbon

Step into an afternoon of bold conversations, refined energy, and powerful connections.

Business, Beards, & Bourbon is an exclusive networking experience designed for male entrepreneurs, professionals, and civic leaders who are ready to engage in real dialogue about the challenges and triumphs of business ownership.

This year’s theme — Failure & Grit: The Grind Behind Growth — highlights the untold stories of setbacks, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of success. Attendees will hear firsthand from a panel of seasoned business owners who’ve faced failure and emerged stronger, offering lessons that inspire and strategies that work.

Set in the upscale ambiance of a cigar lounge, this experience includes:

• Your choice of 1 bourbon & cigar or 2 bourbon pours

• The Grind Talk Panel featuring local entrepreneurs

• Lounge-style networking with business leaders, resource partners, and city stakeholders

• A relaxed, masculine-leaning environment designed to spark connection and community

This event is open to men at every stage of entrepreneurship — from barbershop owners and realtors to nonprofit leaders, city officials, and aspiring founders.

Come for the bourbon. Stay for the brotherhood. Leave with a better business mindset.