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Name: Networking Club: What It Really Takes To Own a Brick and Mortar
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Networking Club: What It Really Takes To Own a Brick and Mortar

April 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Free – $20.00

This community is made up of so many small businesses that we all love and adore – stores that we can’t wait to pop into and check out what’s new and wander around!

On April 8, we’re bringing together a few of these shop owners to give us a peek behind the curtain to understand what really goes into running a brick and mortar business – the unique challenges, opportunities and exciting moments!

An engaging evening for entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners or any women from the community who support these (or any) small business!

Panelists:

Gretchen Menzies from Katonah Reading Room

Gretchen Menzies has lived in the Westchester area for over twenty-eight years. She began her career as a social worker in the Bronx working with teenagers. From 2002 – 2013 she ran a parenting website, EssentialMom.com, with online resources and a newsletter full of parenting tips, local happenings and small business support services. In 2010 she founded a family volunteer group (FaVoRS) which created events for kids and parents to give back in the community. In 2013 Gretchen and her husband purchased Little Joe’s coffee & books, and in 2015 they opened the cafe at Katonah Reading Room. She currently manages the Katonah Reading Room as a coffee shop & bookstore. Gretchen has spent many years actively volunteering on the boards of numerous non-profits, hosted galas, created fundraisers, run speaker series and more in an effort to give back to the community and to causes near to her heart.

Casey Lynam from Our North

Casey Lynam moved from Brooklyn to Katonah in April, 2021 and instantly felt at home in this sweet, nature-loving community- but also instantly missed NYC shopping. With a background in styling and fashion, she felt inspired to open a women’s clothing store right in the heart of town. Our North launched in June 2023 to serve the influx of recent city transplants and long-time residents who appreciate in-person access to under-the-radar brands, and who value a sense of community and connection when shopping. Casey lives in Katonah with her husband Sean and two sons, Van (5) and Jamie (5 months).

Dawn Manwaring from Beehive Designer Collective

bio coming soon

This event is FREE for Yellow Studio Members and $20 for non-members.

Please register below.

Details

Date:: April 8
Time:: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:: Free – $20.00
Event Categories:: Business, Community, Networking