We’re excited to share that Naturally Lewis has been selected to host the North Country Entrepreneurial Meetups in Lewis County! As part of our Coffee & Connections series, we’ll be offering six expanded sessions in 2026 designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners. These extended, interactive meetups will feature founder conversations, real-time problem solving, and meaningful connections across our region. Same coffee. Even better conversations.
Each meetup encourages entrepreneurial learning and development through shared stories and experiences. To accomplish this, each meetup consists of a fireside chat with an experienced entrepreneur and an opportunity for community "asks and gives".
The fireside chat is a casual conversation between a moderator and a local, experienced entrepreneur. Through a series of guides questions, the chat will highlight the speaker's entrepreneurial journey - what inspired them to get started, the challenges they faced, the obstacles they overcame, the resources that supported their growth, and the advice they wish to pass onto others. The audience may ask clarifying questions based on their own experiences. The goal is to activate the community's collective intelligence and generosity, turning individual needs into shared opportunities for support.
These events are open to everyone located in the 7-county North Country region (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties), and it’s a great opportunity to be introduced to the greater North Country entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Come connect with like-minded people in our community. Feel free to spread the word and bring a friend.
