Neil Stuber, creator and founder of Hurraw! Balm in Whitefish, will be the keynote speaker at the Second Annual Glacier Startup Weekend next month. The event, which brings together entrepreneurs, designers, developers and startup enthusiasts, is slated for Oct. 9-11 at Flathead Valley Community College. Stuber is currently working with his wife/partner Corrie Colbert on a small business venture in the cosmetics industry. Stuber will speak Oct. 9.
A lead-up event for Glacier Startup Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Casey’s in Whitefish. Give a practice pitch for a startup business and try to win a $100 ticket to the event. Organizers, mentors and former participants will be on hand to answer questions, discuss pitches and talk about all things entrepreneurial.
The startup event will feature business professionals working with participants to develop ideas and find success. The weekend culminates with presentations from business leaders. To register, visit glacier.startupweekend.org.