• 2025 Catalyst Business Summit

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    Name: 2025 Catalyst Business Summit
    Date: May 21, 2025
    Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
    Registration: Register Now
    Event Description:

    Catalyst Business Summit is Back – And It’s Bigger Than Ever

    Get ready, Effingham—Catalyst Business Summit is returning for another unforgettable day of innovation, insight, and connection. If you joined us last year, you know this isn’t your average business event. Breakout sessions designed for real-world impact will be back, along with fresh opportunities to engage, learn, and grow alongside fellow business leaders.

    And this year? Let’s just say… we’ve got some seriously cool guests     in the works—game-changing entrepreneurs and authors with powerful stories made to inspire and energize your business journey.

    Space is limited—reserve your spot now! Interested in early sponsorship opportunities? Contact Susan Kraut for more information.

    Location:

    Downtown Springfield

    Date/Time Information:

    Wednesday, May 21
    8:30AM-4:00PM

    Tentative Agenda

    8:30AM Think Talks featuring short-form addresses by regional voices and thought-leaders, including a curated roster of speakers across industries to reflect the diversity and momentum of our region
    10:00AM: Think Talk Keynote featuring Steve Carse, Co-Founder of King of Pops – a Southern entrepreneurial icon – and author of Work is Fun.
    11:00AM Downtown Springfield Retail Crawl
    A lively, walkable experience where attendees engage with local shop owners and proprietors, networking between program blocks
    12:00PM Business Bites Lunch
    A full-capacity networking lunch at downtown Springfield’s 13 Stars event venue, featuring regional “bites” from local restaurants and caterers
    1:30PM-4PM Breakout Sessions
    Practical, interactive workshops designed to serve leaders across every business stage—from solopreneurs to major employers. Workshops feature AI, Housing Trends, Workplace Culture, and more.
     

    Contact Information:
    Susan Kraut, CEO
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    Fees/Admission:
    Fees are all-inclusive; early bird pricing reflects $20 off the cost of registration - limited time only!
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