November Midday Masters -ELBA
Thu, Nov 19
|Venue Restaurant & Lounge
🤝 Connect, Collaborate & Get Your Business Noticed!
Time & Location
Nov 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue Restaurant & Lounge, 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
Guests
About the event
Elijah Riley: This Month's Speaker
A Bridge to the Wild
Founder of Big Gumdrop Outdoors
Elijah Riley views the outdoors as a refuge and classroom. Growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska, he found peace fishing with his dad, which helped him navigate the challenges of a large family and divorce. His passion for nature deepened as he watched wildlife shows, but he faced barriers due to a lack of representation and resources in the outdoor industry.
Determined to overcome these obstacles, Elijah taught himself to hunt using online resources. This journey revealed that many urban kids shared his curiosity but lacked guidance. This realization inspired him to create Big Gumdrop Outdoors (BGO), initially a storytelling platform that evolved into a program focused on action.
In the summer of 2023, BGO launched its first program with the Clyde Malone Community Center, teaching youth about conservation and outdoor skills. The joy of kids…
Tickets
Midday Masters Lunch Ticket
Sale ends
Nov 16, 2:00 PM
The main event. Great food, a speaker worth hearing, and the same friendly faces who start to feel like your people. Network with Lincoln's entrepreneurs and leaders.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Total
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