Monthly Membership Luncheon
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PST
11:30AM to 1PM
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont
555 Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
Fees/Admission
$35 for Members
$50 for Prospective Members
NO AT-THE-DOOR. MUST RSVP TO ATTEND.
Must Register by February 16th.
Non-Members and Prospective Members are welcome to join!
Contact Information
Shannon Soran, Director of Marketing and Events
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Description
Join us for our Monthly Membership Luncheon, a dynamic, TED Talk–style conversation designed for business owners, nonprofit professionals, and next-gen leaders looking to stay informed, inspired, and connected. This luncheon features a panel of three speakers sharing insights on relevant and current business topics, offering practical takeaways and fresh perspectives you can actually use.
Enjoy lunch while learning, then take advantage of one of our most valuable networking moments: every attendee will have 30 seconds to introduce themselves. It’s the perfect opportunity to test out a new pitch, share what you do, and make meaningful connections in a supportive, welcoming room.
Whether you’re here to learn, connect, or be heard; this luncheon delivers all three.
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- Dr. Kristine Kawamura
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- Katie Rucker
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Luncheon menu:
Grilled Chicken Club - Smashed avocado, applewood smoked bacon, white cheddar, arugula, herb roasted tomatoes, mayonnaise on grilled ciabatta. Side house salad with ranch and italian dressings on the side.
Freshly baked Doubletree Cookie
Jackfruit Tacos - Vegan/Vegetarian Entree - Shredded jackfruit, pico de gallo, vegan avocado crema. Comes with cilantro-lime cauliflower rice and black beans.
After you register, you will receive an email with the link to choose your entree, please fill out the plate selection form ASAP.
From Idea to Action: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Membership Luncheon
Session Description
Every entrepreneurial journey begins with a moment—a realization, a question, or a quiet nudge that says, there’s more here.
This Membership Luncheon invites you into an honest, grounded conversation about what it truly takes to move from idea to action. Through a facilitated discussion, our panelists will share the real stories behind their entrepreneurial paths—the leadership habits they’ve had to cultivate, the challenges they’ve faced, and the moments that tested their resolve.
It’s a conversation about courage, resilience, learning, and the inner work required to lead when the path isn’t clear. You’ll hear how ideas turned into action, how setbacks became teachers, and what helped these leaders keep going when things didn’t go as planned.
Designed to be reflective, practical, and human, this session creates space for learning, connection, and insight—while reminding us that none of us are walking this journey alone.
Target Audience
This luncheon is designed for:
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners at any stage
- Professionals exploring a new idea, venture, or pivot
- Leaders navigating growth, change, or uncertainty
- Creatives, consultants, and nonprofit leaders building something meaningful
- Anyone curious about how mindset and leadership shape long-term success
Whether you’re just beginning, in the messy middle, or refining what you’ve already built, this conversation will resonate.
Participant Takeaways
Attendees will leave with:
- A clearer understanding of what an entrepreneurial mindset really looks like in practice
- Real-world leadership insights drawn from lived experience—not theory
- Perspective on challenges and setbacks as essential parts of the journey
- Practical encouragement to take the next step—however big or small
- Renewed confidence in their ability to lead, adapt, and move forward
Most of all, participants will walk away feeling grounded, inspired, and supported—with a deeper trust in themselves and their path.
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