This Week:
Join us for a conversation with Chrissy Hogue Bartels—producer, actor, and professor of communication at Clarke University—who is making bold moves in the Midwest film industry. Chrissy is currently collaborating with Emmy Award-winning casting director Ross Meyerson and filmmaker Johnathan Brownlee through Torfoot Entertainment Group, working to develop a slate of high-ROI, star-powered film and TV projects aimed at building creative infrastructure and economic opportunity across Iowa and the region.
Chrissy recently co-starred on Chicago P.D., is in production on multiple feature films, and is widely known for her critically acclaimed one-woman show The Stupid Economy, which sold out Off-Broadway and earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination. She also hosts the popular Violent Women in Film podcast, which has racked up over 100,000 views on YouTube.
Don’t miss this engaging session as Chrissy shares her entrepreneurial journey in entertainment, the power of storytelling, and what it means to bring major productions to the Midwest.
Program schedule
- 8:45 to 9:00 – Coffee & Conversation
- 9:00 to 9:45 – Official Program
- 9:45 to 10:00 – Q&A
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!
Join us every Wednesday at 9:00AM to connect with other community members and hear from a new founder, entrepreneur, creative, business, or organization!
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 on 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!