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Wed, Sep 9, 2026

5 PM – 8 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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The flyer contains the Rooted and Rising logo, with the description backslash backslash backslash “A Learning and Connection Series for Business Owners powered by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation backslash backslash backslash “. Below that is a list of 4 Events within the Rooted and Rising Series: September 9th at CWRU October 1 at Ohio Startup Network October 20 at Kent State University November 9 at Tri-C Corporate College. Flyer for Rooted and Rising: Connect and Grow Creatively in Entrepreneurship
Join us on Wednesday, September 9 for Rooted and Rising. Rooted and Rising is a learning and connection series for business owners powered by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation. 

Rooted & Rising brings Cleveland’s entrepreneurial community together at Sears think[box to connect, create, and grow.
Case Western Reserve University kicks off the series with Creativity and Making, a theme that celebrates the hands-on, experimental mindset at the heart of entrepreneurship. Hosted by CWRU LaunchNET and Burton D. Morgan Foundation, the event will feature a keynote speaker and hands-on maker breakout sessions designed to inspire new ideas and meaningful connections.

Participants can try their hand at lantern making or leatherworking, or join an “Ask Me Anything” session with prototyping experts. Whether you are building a startup or simply curious about entrepreneurship, come deepen your roots, build resilience and rise together.

Food will be provided.
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Upcoming Events

Wed, Sep 09, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Breakout Session 1: "Ask Me Anything" With Jim Horwitz

Join us on Wednesday, September 9 for our Rooted and Rising breakout sessions. Jim Horwitz will be facilitating sessions at 6:20 PM and 7:10 PM. Please select one to join.

  • Slot 1: 6:20 pm
  • Slot 2: 7:10 pm
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Wed, Sep 09, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Breakout Session 2: "Ask Me Anything" With Sarah Dallas

Join us on Wednesday, September 9 for our Rooted and Rising breakout sessions. Sarah Dallas will be facilitating sessions at 6:20 PM and 7:10 PM. Please select one to join.

  • Slot 1: 6:20 pm
  • Slot 2: 7:10 pm
Register

Sponsors

Burton D Morgan Foundation. Logo for the Burton D. Morgan Foundation

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CWRU Entrepreneurship | Website | View More Events
Co-hosted with: Entrepreneurship Club , Explore