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1 Million Cups (1MC) is a weekly event that brings together entrepreneurs and the Chico community over coffee and conversations.

It is FREE and open to the public. 1 Million Cups (1MC) is a simple way to engage entrepreneurs in communities around the world. Each week, the 1MC program offers local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs. Presenters prepare a 6 minute educational presentation and engage in 20 minutes of feedback and questioning after they present. Entrepreneurs gain insight into possible ways they can improve their businesses, gather realtime feedback, connect with a community that truly cares about their progress, and walk away feeling like they have advanced their business. The audience also learns a great deal from the presentations. Whether this is through passively listening or deeply engaging with the entrepreneurs, there is much to learn every week from these dynamic and diverse communities. The program takes place every Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:00am at Stoble Coffee or virtually on ZOOM.

10/29/2026

Join us at 1 Million Cups Chico to hear from our presenter Nara Lau!

On Wednesday, November 4th from 9:00–10:00 AM for 1 Million Cups⁠ we will welcome:

Nara Lau who will present ConsentAuth by FISE Technologies, a Neural data consent management platform.
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ConsentAuth by FISE Technologies provides consent and authorization infrastructure for organizations that handle sensitive health data, from consumer health tech companies to HIPAA covered entities. ConsentAuth never touches the health data itself. It manages only the permissions that govern it.
Learn more: https://fise.tech/
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Come learn more about what they’re building, hear their entrepreneurial journey, and connect with Chico’s local business community. ⁠
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Hybrid Event ⁠
📍2155 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928⁠
Zoom Link: ⁠https://zoom.us/j/7938320019
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Interested in presenting?⁠
Apply TODAY!: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQdaQAF

10/22/2026

Join us Wednesday, October 28, from 9–10 AM at 1 Million Cups Chico as we welcome two entrepreneurs using clothing to make a positive impact in their communities!

Meet our presenters:

Little Deals on Wheels | Toni Crans
Delivering gently used children's clothing directly to families, making shopping more accessible and convenient for parents facing transportation challenges or busy schedules.

Adoptare | Team Presentation
A mission-driven streetwear brand dedicated to empowering adoptees and foster youth through clothing initiatives and scholarships that support educational opportunities.
Learn more: https://adoptare.store/

Come hear their entrepreneurial journeys, ask questions, share feedback, and connect with our local entrepreneurial community!

📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 8:45 AM - 10 AM
📍 In Person: 2155 Park Ave Chico CA 95928
💻 Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7938320019

We hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

A great morning at 1 Million Cups Chico!☕✨

We're excited to welcome Sophia Girado to our 1 Million Cups Chico organizing team! Happy to have you on the team!

Thank you to Ezaz from ZOL for presenting today!

Missed the presentation? Watch the full session on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-s63kADZ-J0

Interested in presenting your business or startup? Apply to present at 1 Million Cups Chico and get valuable feedback, make connections, and grow your business!

Apply to present: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/account/0014W00002AqQdaQAF/chico-ca

10/20/2026

Join us at 1 Million Cups Chico to hear from our presenter Adoptare!⁠

Adoptare, is a non-profit that amplifies the voices of adoptees and foster youth through meaningful programs, including clothing initiatives, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities
Website link: https://adoptare.store/

Come learn more about what they’re building, hear their entrepreneurial journey, and connect with Chico’s local business community. ⁠
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Hybrid Event ⁠
Date: October 21st⁠
📍2155 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928⁠
Zoom Link: ⁠https://zoom.us/j/7938320019
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Interested in presenting?⁠
Apply TODAY!: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQdaQAF

10/19/2026

Join us at 1 Million Cups Chico to hear from our presenter Adoptare!⁠

On Wednesday, October 21st from 9:00–10:00 AM for 1 Million Cups⁠ we will welcome student start-ups;

Adoptare, is a non-profit that amplifies the voices of adoptees and foster youth through meaningful programs, including clothing initiatives, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities
Website link: https://adoptare.store/

Come learn more about what they’re building, hear their entrepreneurial journey, and connect with Chico’s local business community. ⁠
⁠
Hybrid Event ⁠
Date: October 21st⁠
📍2155 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928⁠
Zoom Link: ⁠https://zoom.us/j/7938320019
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Interested in presenting?⁠
Apply TODAY!: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQdaQAF

10/17/2026

Join us at 1 Million Cups Chico to hear from our presenters ZOL and Adoptare!⁠

On Wednesday, October 21st from 9:00–10:00 AM for 1 Million Cups⁠ we will welcome two student start-ups;

ZOL answers an auto repair shop’s phone night and weekend, books the job, checks the car in, helps the technician diagnose and inspect it, texts the estimate, takes the approval from the customer’s phone, tracks the parts, invoices, takes payment and follows up afterwards
Website link: https://www.tryzol.com/

Adoptare, a non-profit that amplifies the voices of adoptees and foster youth through meaningful programs, including clothing initiatives, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities
Website link: https://adoptare.store/

Come learn more about what they’re building, hear their entrepreneurial journey, and connect with Chico’s local business community. ⁠
⁠
Hybrid Event ⁠
Date: October 21st⁠
📍2155 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928⁠
Zoom Link: ⁠https://zoom.us/j/7938320019
⁠
Interested in presenting?⁠
Apply TODAY!: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQdaQAF

10/14/2026

Thank you to Zack Hyde, founder of TrustTerra, for presenting at One Million Cups Chico today!

We enjoyed learning more about TrustTerra and its mission to simplify estate planning for families.

Missed today's presentation? Watch the full recording on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/4psQiOseJys

Interested in sharing your own business with our entrepreneurial community? We're currently accepting presenters for October 21st and 28th!

Apply to present today: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/account/0014W00002AqQdaQAF/chico-ca

10/06/2026

You don’t have to own a business to belong here.

1 Million Cups Chico is a place to come curious, ask questions, meet local entrepreneurs, and be part of Chico’s growing entrepreneurial community whether you own a business or not. 🧡

Quick reminder: we won’t be meeting this week while our organizers are busy with GrowTECH FEST!

But the coffee will be waiting for you next week. ☕️

- We’re back Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 9–10 AM
📍 2155 Park Ave, Chico
See you next week!

10/02/2026

Thinking about presenting at 1 Million Cups Chico? ☕️ October presenter spots are open, choose your date and apply today!

Presenting is a great way to share what you’re building, get feedback on a challenge or next step, make new connections, and introduce your business or idea to the local entrepreneurial community.

And you won’t have to figure it all out on your own. Once you apply or reach out, we’ll schedule a coaching meeting with you to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready to present.

Whether you’re just getting started or already growing your business, we’d love to hear your story.

Apply to present here: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/present
Or reach out to us here on socials :)

10/01/2026

We will not be meeting for 1 Million Cups Chico Wednesday, October 7, as our organizers will be busy hosting GrowTECH FEST on October 8–9, one of the largest entrepreneurship and innovation conferences north of Sacramento.

If you haven’t registered yet, we’d love to have you join us! GrowTECH FEST brings together entrepreneurs, founders, students, business leaders, and community members for two days of inspiring speakers, founder stories, networking, workshops, and connection.

Register for GrowTECH FEST Today:
https://reg.eventmobi.com/growtech-fest-2026

We’ll be back for 1 Million Cups Chico on Wednesday, October 14

Have a business, startup, or idea you’d like to share with the community? We’d love to hear from you. We currently have presenter spots open for:

- October 14
- October 21
- October 28

Apply to Present:
https://www.1millioncups.com/s/present

We hope to see you at GrowTECH FEST, and then back with us for coffee and a presentation the following week!

Address

430 Broadway Street
Chico, CA
95928

Opening Hours

9am - 10am

Website

http://1millioncups.com/communities/chico/

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