Kickoff Rural Entrepreneur Week by attending a networking mixer with other local entrepreneurs and startups at Before the Barrel Distillery (11 S. Center St., Corry) on Monday, May 20, 2024, from 4:30p - 6:30p. Hear from local entrepreneurs Bernie Blore with Before the Barrel Distillery and Betsy Grinder with Your Daily Serving as they share their entrepreneurial journeys. Participation will include two drink tickets (21+  only) with a cash bar and catering by Your Daily Serving. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

Founder and CEO of Rush-In-Motivation, Greg Rushin, will speak on overcoming obstacles and starting your own business during a "lunch & learn" at the Corry Hi-Ed. Lunch will be provided by local Corry business, Twisted Sisters. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

Come lunch & learn with meet RJ Messenger, a local Erie entrepreneur who has relentlessly pursued success through difficult times. RJ will tell the story of how he has not allowed failure or mistakes to define him.  “Recognizing and learning from my mistakes has been pivotal in my journey of personal growth. Despite the tendency for others to judge based on past missteps, I've come to look at these moments as invaluable lessons. Each stumble, no matter how small, has contributed to my resilience and wisdom." RJ will speaking on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 12p-1p at the Corry Hi-Ed. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

Come "lunch & learn" with local entrepreneur, Betsy Grinder - Founder of Your Daily Serving. From humble beginnings and navigating the COVID lockdown to expanding to her own 'brick and mortar,' Betsy shares her entrepreneurial path. Lunch will be provided by Your Daily Serving. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

Where are you on the entrepreneurial road to success? Take a quiz and follow the right road map, meeting & talking to members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem that can help you on your journey! The finale to Rural Entrepreneur Week will be held at Relevant Church (100 W. South St., Corry, PA 16407) from 11a - 2p. Lunch provided by Sander's Market. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.