1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids ft. Author & Podcaster Ben McDougal

Name: 1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids ft. Author & Podcaster Ben McDougal
Start: 2026-06-10T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-10T10:00:00-05:00
Location: MERGE Iowa City

Schedule

Wed Jun 10 2026 at 08:30 am to 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

MERGE Iowa City | Iowa City, IA

1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids is a weekly gathering where entrepreneurs, business leaders, and the community come together to learn, connect, and share ideas over coffee. Each free Wednesday morning event features a founder story, expert insight, or candid conversation, followed by a thoughtful Q&A that sparks collaboration and honest feedback. Open to everyone and always welcoming, 1MC is where challenges are explored, lessons are learned, and ideas move forward together.
PLEASE NOTE: This week's event will take place at MERGE Iowa City, located at 136 S Dubuque St.
Featured Presenter: Ben McDougal, Author & Podcaster
Ben McDougal will discuss his new book, "Brewed from Within," which features area entrepreneur Andre Wright, who will join him for a fireside chat. Learn more about Ben by visiting: https://benmcdougal.com/. In addition, Iowa JPEC’s Summer Fellowship Program will feature two student startup pitches.
RSVP: https://newbo.co/event/1mccr-entrefest-with-1mcic/
Standard Program Schedule:
8:30-9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation, Informal Networking
9:00-9:40 am: Introductions and Presentations
9:40-10:00 am: Presenter Feedback, Q&A, Community Announcements