1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids: ALUMNI Nikki KettleKamp
May 7, 2025 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Free
This Week
Join us for a special edition of 1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids as part of our 10th Anniversary Alumni Series! We’re thrilled to welcome back Nikki Kettlekamp, who last presented with her eclectic gift shop, SCOUT, in Marion. Known for its curated selection of home goods, kitchen items, books, and gourmet food, SCOUT quickly became a local favorite.
Since then, Nikki has expanded her entrepreneurial journey with two additional storefronts:
- Scribe, located in the vibrant NewBo District, specializing in stationery, writing tools, and creative supplies.
- PicNik, in Marion, offering a unique blend of gifts, lifestyle goods, and curated treasures.
In this fireside chat, Nikki will share her inspiring story of growth, lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to build thriving businesses in Iowa.
As part of NewBoCo’s 10 Years of Impact celebration, we are thrilled to present a special 1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids (1MCCR) Alumni Series! Throughout the year, leading up to EntreFEST 2025, we will welcome back past 1MCCR presenters for fireside chats on the first Wednesday of the month to share their experiences, lessons, and successes since presenting.
Are you a creative, founder, executive, or subject matter expert with stories to share or questions to ask? Apply to be a presenter! Or do you know one? Nominate a presenter!
Program schedule
- 8:45 to 9:00 – Coffee & Conversation
- 9:00 to 9:45 – Official Program
- 9:45 to 10:00 – Q&A
Learn more about 1 Million Cups
https://newbo.co/1mc/
About 1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
The Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups (1MC) on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee. We welcome early-stage businesses and established companies facing interesting challenges to present their companies. Typically, one or several representatives present before a panel of experts. They seek advice and then engage the audience in a question-and-answer session to encourage collaborative and honest conversations. We also feature expert speakers, founder fireside interviews, and explorations of business failures and the lessons learned!
The Cedar Rapids chapter is the sixth in the U.S., Every event is free, and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!
Join us every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 9:00 a.m. at NewBoCo Each event features a presentation or conversation with a new founder, entrepreneur, business leader, subject matter expert, or creative. Find a list of upcoming events and presenters on our Calendar.
We update events as new information is available, so check the calendar often!
