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Tuesday, October 29
 

7:30pm PDT

Pre-Summit Happy Hour
Tuesday October 29, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Join us for a Pre-Summit Happy Hour / Meet and Greet at The Moxy! 
Speakers
avatar for Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence

Board Chair, Startup Champions Network
Mark Lawrence is the Board Chair of Startup Champions Network. Mark is currently the founder and managing partner of Inncuvate, a full-stack entrepreneurship-led economic development enterprise that specializes in creating purpose-built programs and places that create an environment that merges ideation, invention, incubation, commercialization, and collaboration into local innovation centers that transforms t... Read More →
Tuesday October 29, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Moxy Downtown Oakland
 
Wednesday, October 30
 

7:30am PDT

Travel to CoBiz Richmond (Transportation routes from Moxy)
Wednesday October 30, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
Ready to kick off Day 1? Here are transportation directions for taking Bart from the Moxy Oakland Downtown to CoBiz Richmond.

Walk .3 mile (7 min) to 19th St. Oakland BART (7 stops) then walk .2 mile (4 min) to CoBiz Richmond
Total time: 32 minutes
Wednesday October 30, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
Moxy Downtown Oakland

8:00am PDT

Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
CoBiz Richmond

8:30am PDT

First Time Attendee Crash Course
Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
First time attending a Summit? This session is for you. Get your bearings, get connected, and learn more about the Startup Champions Network Summit experience.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence

Board Chair, Startup Champions Network
Mark Lawrence is the Board Chair of Startup Champions Network. Mark is currently the founder and managing partner of Inncuvate, a full-stack entrepreneurship-led economic development enterprise that specializes in creating purpose-built programs and places that create an environment that merges ideation, invention, incubation, commercialization, and collaboration into local innovation centers that transforms t... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CoBiz Richmond

9:15am PDT

Social Entrepreneur Spotlight - Bevon Joseph
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:15am - 9:30am PDT
Meet Bevon Joseph, a social impact leader, speaker, and podcast host, passionate about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workforce and society. Based in Chicago, he is dedicated to diversifying the tech and financial sectors. As the Head of Innovation at Skillful.ly, Bevon leads the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that connect diverse talent with in-demand skills and career opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Bevon Joseph

Bevon Joseph

Head of Innovation, Skillful.ly
As the Head of Innovation at Skillful.ly, I lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that connect diverse talent with in-demand skills and career opportunities. With over 20 years of experience in information technology and financial services, I have a proven... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:15am - 9:30am PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

9:30am PDT

Summit Kickoff
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am PDT
Welcome to the Bay Area! We'll kick it off with a land acknowledgment and bowl tuning. Our Summit host, Alfredo Mathew III, and SCN Board Chair, Mark Lawrence, will welcome you to the Bay Area and share what to expect during the SCN Fall Summit. 
Speakers
avatar for Alfredo Mathew III

Alfredo Mathew III

President, ESO Foundation
Alfredo Mathew III is a social impact leader, entrepreneur, and urban educator who brings over 25 years of experience collaborating closely with nonprofits, government agencies, philanthropic institutions, and businesses to make entrepreneurship more equitable, accessible, and inclusive... Read More →
avatar for Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence

Board Chair, Startup Champions Network
Mark Lawrence is the Board Chair of Startup Champions Network. Mark is currently the founder and managing partner of Inncuvate, a full-stack entrepreneurship-led economic development enterprise that specializes in creating purpose-built programs and places that create an environment that merges ideation, invention, incubation, commercialization, and collaboration into local innovation centers that transforms t... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am PDT
CoBiz Richmond

9:50am PDT

Social Entrepreneur Spotlight - Wesley Alexander
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:50am - 10:00am PDT
Meet Wesley Alexander, the CEO of CoBiz Richmond, Inc., an economic development engine, community hub, and inter-generational resource hub focused on building an ecosystem for wellness - entrepreneurially, professionally, and personally. 



Speakers
avatar for Wesley Alexander

Wesley Alexander

Founder & CEO, CoBiz Richmond
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:50am - 10:00am PDT
CoBiz Richmond

10:00am PDT

Intercultural Unity Session
Wednesday October 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Paulo Gregory

Paulo Gregory

Inventor / Founder, Cohado / Black Butterfly Network
Wednesday October 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
CoBiz Richmond

11:00am PDT

Opening Session: Perception vs. Reality of Our Ecosystems
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Alfredo Mathew III, SNC host, and Wesley Alexander, CEO of CoBiz Richmond, will be facilitating this session to challenge and expand the perceptions that we may have of our ecosystems, and increase our awareness of the realities that our ecosystems face. They will also help ground and anchor the Summit focused on building community power by reminding us of the critical factors of an entrepreneurial ecosystem, including:
  1. The Place Factor 
  2. The Culture Factor
  3. The Education and Training Factor
  4. The Financial Capital Factor
  5. The Government/Regulatory Factor

What is the perception and the reality of Bay Area ecosystems? What are the perceptions and realities of your local ecosystem? Who writes these narratives? How do we create a new narrative around building community power?
Speakers
avatar for Alfredo Mathew III

Alfredo Mathew III

President, ESO Foundation
Alfredo Mathew III is a social impact leader, entrepreneur, and urban educator who brings over 25 years of experience collaborating closely with nonprofits, government agencies, philanthropic institutions, and businesses to make entrepreneurship more equitable, accessible, and inclusive... Read More →
avatar for Wesley Alexander

Wesley Alexander

Founder & CEO, CoBiz Richmond
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
CoBiz Richmond

11:30am PDT

Small group discussion with guiding question
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

12:00pm PDT

Lunch catered by Un Taco Mas
Wednesday October 30, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Today's lunch is catered by an alum of ESO Ventures: Un Taco Mas
Wednesday October 30, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
CoBiz Richmond

1:00pm PDT

Building Community Power Through Entrepreneurship: Strategies for Inclusive Economic Growth
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
This session will explore how community-driven economic models, such as cooperatives, micro-enterprises, and inclusive financing, can serve as powerful tools to build community power and address systemic inequities. Participants will examine how these grassroots approaches foster economic resilience, redistribute wealth, and create opportunities for marginalized communities to thrive.

The discussion will also focus on creative financing models that are critical to sustaining these initiatives. We will delve into strategies such as impact investing, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), microloans, and innovative partnerships that channel capital to underrepresented entrepreneurs and disinvested communities. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on leveraging these models to drive inclusive economic growth and empower communities from within.

Speakers
avatar for Wesley Alexander

Wesley Alexander

Founder & CEO, CoBiz Richmond
avatar for Nicole Anand

Nicole Anand

Deputy Director, Inclusive Action, City of Los Angeles
avatar for Titi Ikhile

Titi Ikhile

Chief Program Officer, Working Solutions
avatar for Bulbul Gupta

Bulbul Gupta

President & CEO, Pacific Community Ventures
Bulbul Gupta is President & CEO of Pacific Community Ventures, where she previously served as a Board member. Bulbul is a mission-driven leader, passionate about making markets and technology work for social good, and the future of workers. She has 20 years of experience in funding... Read More →
avatar for Martha Hernandez

Martha Hernandez

Co-Founder and CEO, ESO Ventures
Martha Hernández is a serial entrepreneur. Martha is the CEO and Co-Founder of ESO Ventures, an entrepreneurial support organization focused on providing the confidence, competence, and capital for any Black and Brown person to succeed at entrepreneurship. In addition, she fou... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
CoBiz Richmond

1:00pm PDT

Collaboration and Resource Sharing Among Ecosystem Builders: Strengthening Our Collective Impact
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
This session will explore how local organizations can collaborate, share resources, and build robust networks to overcome fragmentation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Participants will discuss strategies for fostering stronger partnerships among ecosystem builders, with a focus on breaking down silos, leveraging collective strengths, and streamlining support for entrepreneurs.

By addressing the challenges and opportunities for collaboration, the session aims to highlight how resource sharing and coordinated efforts can create a more resilient and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Attendees will gain practical insights on building interconnected support systems that maximize impact and drive long-term success for entrepreneurs and communities alike.
Speakers
avatar for Mimi Hernandez

Mimi Hernandez

CEO, Prosperity Labs
avatar for Ben Wanzo

Ben Wanzo

CEO & Founder, ESO Plus
Benjamin Wanzo is an entrepreneur with experience in education, management consulting and technology. In 2020, Ben cofounded ESO Ventures which aims to build the confidence, competence and capital of underserved entrepreneurs.   A native of Oakland, CA, Ben earned a BA in Applied... Read More →
avatar for Dianna Tremblay

Dianna Tremblay

Chief Program and Strategic Initiatives Officer, ICA Fund
avatar for Heidi Pickman

Heidi Pickman

VP Engagement and External Relations, CAMEO Network
Heidi Pickman joined CAMEO in 2011 to develop and manage CAMEO’s communication and advocacy activities and had increasingly taken on more responsibility. She continues to lead the communications and advocacy strategies, while adding programming and membership engagement to her portfolio... Read More →
avatar for Jermaine Carter-Gibson

Jermaine Carter-Gibson

Northern California Local Engagement Specialist, California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)
Jermaine Carter-Gibson currently serves as the Northern California Local Engagement Specialist with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. In this role, he advocates for and educates business owners on available resources to help them start, manage, and scale their... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
CoBiz Richmond

2:00pm PDT

What’s Working/Not Working (small group discussions)
Wednesday October 30, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Wednesday October 30, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
CoBiz Richmond

3:00pm PDT

Town Hall - Takeaways & Shoutouts
Wednesday October 30, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Alfredo Mathew III

Alfredo Mathew III

President, ESO Foundation
Alfredo Mathew III is a social impact leader, entrepreneur, and urban educator who brings over 25 years of experience collaborating closely with nonprofits, government agencies, philanthropic institutions, and businesses to make entrepreneurship more equitable, accessible, and inclusive... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
CoBiz Richmond

3:30pm PDT

East Bay Tour led by Spirit of the Town
Wednesday October 30, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
TBA
We will travel by chartered bus from CoBiz Richmond to the Oakland Museum of California where our Opening Reception will be held. This bus tour is led by Spirit of the Town, which will provide an overview of the local history and culture of the East Bay and Oakland.
Speakers
avatar for Letitia Henderson

Letitia Henderson

Founder, Spirit of the Town Tours
Wednesday October 30, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
TBA

5:00pm PDT

Exhibits on Black Power and Art of Xicanx People
Wednesday October 30, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
You will have the opportunity to explore two unique exhibits at the Oakland Museum of California. All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50, this installation illustrates the creative ways Black anti-racist activists in California supported their communities and challenged the U.S. government.

Experience intergenerational, feminist, queer, and Xicanx-Indigenous artworks offering ancestral forms of liberation, healing, and being at Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples, only at OMCA.

Wednesday October 30, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Oakland Museum of California

6:00pm PDT

Opening Reception / Dinner with Locals
Wednesday October 30, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
At the Lillie Education Center of the Oakland Museum of California, you will have the opportunity to network with Summit attendees and also speak with local guests. These entrepreneurs are alumni of the small business incubator program run by Oakland-based social impact company, ESO Ventures, co-founded by Alfredo Mathew III, Ben Wanzo, and Martha Hernandez. We can’t wait for the stories about your entrepreneurial journeys to be exchanged. In the outdoor courtyard, there will also be ESO alumni and other local entrepreneurs tabling and selling their unique products that would make awesome gifts for your family and friends, and even for yourself!

Our after hours event at Mad Oak is .2 miles (4 min walk) from this location

Ready to go back to the Moxy? Here's a transportation route using BART
Walk .1 mile (3 min) to Lake Merritt BART (2 stops) then walk .3 mile (6 min) to Moxy Downtown Oakland (13 min)


Speakers
avatar for DJ WhoIsMook?

DJ WhoIsMook?

Bringing you good energy, skill, professionalism and an expansive library of music, she is ready and able to curate the desired vibe for any event! DJ WhoIsMook? is lively, bold and magnetic! As a Richmond, Ca native, her talent has reached all over the Bay Area and has even taken... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Oakland Museum of California

8:00pm PDT

Social Hour at Mad Oak
Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Mad Oak is a fun hang spot for drinks and continued conversation.

Ready to go back to the Moxy? Here's a transportation route using BART
Take Madison NB 1T Uptown Oakland (4 stops) then walk .3 mile (7 min) to Moxy (12 min)
Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Mad Oak
 
Thursday, October 31
 

7:30am PDT

Travel to Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
Here's how to get here from the Moxy to Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center using BART
Walk .3 mile (7 min) to 19th St. Oakland BART (4 stops) to Montgomery BART then walk .4 mile (9 min) to Nasdaq
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
Moxy Downtown Oakland

8:00am PDT

Breakfast & Networking
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Get to breakfast by 8:30am, and you might win a prize!
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

9:00am PDT

Day 2 Kickoff
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Welcome to Day 2!

Speakers
avatar for Alfredo Mathew III

Alfredo Mathew III

President, ESO Foundation
Alfredo Mathew III is a social impact leader, entrepreneur, and urban educator who brings over 25 years of experience collaborating closely with nonprofits, government agencies, philanthropic institutions, and businesses to make entrepreneurship more equitable, accessible, and inclusive... Read More →
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

9:30am PDT

NASDAQ and JPMC report on Revitalizing Innovation
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
We will hear from Jessica Straus Fuchs, a national policy leader, tech company operator, VC, who works at the intersection of government and the private markets, and led the recent research report as part of the Venture Equity Project, developed through a collaboration among the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Heartland Forward, and Penn State University’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative, focused on the role of the U.S. states in fostering equity within the venture ecosystem. She'll be sharing case studies from states leading the way in creating inclusive economic growth with highlights from Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Georgia, Maryland, and Florida... spoiler alert... CA can learn from other regions and markets across the U.S. 
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Straus Fuchs

Jessica Straus Fuchs

Consultant, Jessica Straus Fuchs Consulting
I am a consultant, board member, and operator with over 15 years of experience in tech, venture capital, and policy. If you want to work with me, please visit my website.I have a passion for creating and investing in community-driven initiatives that make a positive impact on society... Read More →
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

10:30am PDT

Catalyzing Inclusive Entrepreneurship in the Bay Area: Leading Initiatives Driving Change
Thursday October 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
This session will explore how the Bay Area can continue to catalyze inclusive entrepreneurship while revitalizing innovation across diverse communities. We will examine how startups and local businesses can contribute to a more inclusive economic revival in the region.

Here's how to get to the Ferry Building for lunch at 12pm:
.7 mile walk - Head northeast on Howard St. towards 1st. Turn left on the embarcadero street.
Turn right onto Don Chee Way. Turn right toward San Fransisco Bay Trail / The Embarcadero
Link to Google Maps directions here
Thursday October 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

12:00pm PDT

Lunch on your own at Ferry Building Marketplace
Thursday October 31, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
The Ferry Building is an iconic, historic landmark that acts as the gateway to San Francisco and as a civic gathering place for residents and tourists alike. The Marketplace offers a vibrant collection of primarily local, independently owned shops and restaurants dedicated to the customers they serve. The Ferry Building is committed to the artisan food community and to fostering the values of that community.

Our next location is Block. Here's how to get from the Ferry Building back to Block:
Walk .3 mi (8 min) to Embarcadero BART (3 stops) to 19th St Oakland then walk 262 feet (1 min)

Thursday October 31, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Ferry Building Marketplace

2:00pm PDT

Bay Area Entrepreneurial Showcase
Thursday October 31, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
The Bay Area Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Showcase at Block in downtown Oakland is a dynamic gathering of leading ecosystem builders from across the Bay Area, showcasing the innovative work and collaborative spirit driving local entrepreneurial success. Here are some of the entrepreneurs you will see.


Thursday October 31, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Block Inc.

4:30pm PDT

Roses & Thorns
Thursday October 31, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Roses & Thorns is a staple at every Startup Champions Network Summit: A safe space to talk about what drives us, what keeps us up at night and why we do it anyway. 
Thursday October 31, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Block Inc.

6:30pm PDT

Dinner on your own at Swan's Market
Thursday October 31, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
We'll venture out to Swan's Market, a registered historical building built in 1917 in Old Oakland for dinner.

Here's how to get here from Block: Walk .6 mile via Broadway
Thursday October 31, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

7:30pm PDT

Halloween Hang at Moxy Hotel lounge (optional)
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Join us at Moxy for a Halloween hang! We'll have fun prizes for best costume.

Block is .2 miles (6 min walk) from Moxy Downtown
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Moxy Downtown Oakland

7:30pm PDT

Jack-O-London Halloween Bars & Bites Crawl (optional)
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Another Halloween option! Celebrate Halloween with a fun and laid-back Bar & Food Crawl in the Jack London District! Details here.

Here's to get there from Swann's Market: Walk .4 mile via Washington St.
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Jack London District
 
Friday, November 1
 

7:45am PDT

Walk to Oakstop from Moxy
Friday November 1, 2024 7:45am - 8:00am PDT
Oakstop is a .2 miles (a 6 min walk) from The Moxy Downtown. Enjoy a nice walk this morning to breakfast! Get to breakfast by 8:30am for a chance to win raffle prizes.
Friday November 1, 2024 7:45am - 8:00am PDT
Moxy Downtown Oakland

8:00am PDT

Breakfast & Networking
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Arrive by 8:30am and enter to win a raffle prize. 
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Oakstop

9:00am PDT

Day 3 Kickoff
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
We'll kick off day three with a land acknowledgment and bowl tuning, then hear from SCN Board Chair Mark Lawrence.
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Oakstop

9:15am PDT

Spoken Word Performance
Friday November 1, 2024 9:15am - 9:30am PDT
Spoken Word Performance by Tayleur Crenshaw, Founder of Gold Beams, a production company produces events made for Black creatives and the Black community at large. 
Speakers
avatar for Tayleur Crenshaw

Tayleur Crenshaw

Tayleur Crenshaw is a spoken word artist and founder of Gold Beams, who has written two original poems for the summit. Gold Beams is an Oakland-based company that produces events and experiences for Black creatives and the Black community at large.
Friday November 1, 2024 9:15am - 9:30am PDT
Oakstop

9:30am PDT

Social Entrepreneur Spotlight - Trevor Parham
Friday November 1, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am PDT
Meet Trevor Parhma, Founder & CEO of Oakstop; a Black owned and operated business that uses commercial real estate as a platform for community empowerment by providing workspace, meeting/event space, and creative space for entrepreneurs and communities of color.
Friday November 1, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am PDT
Oakstop

10:00am PDT

Fireside Chat on Bridging the Gap: Investing in Community Power for Inclusive Economic Growth
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
This fireside chat will introduce the Capital in the Community Ecosystem, focusing on the crucial "last-mile" delivery of capital into underinvested communities. Featuring SPCC.1 Founder and CEO Alfredo Mathew III and The Greenlining Institute President & CEO Debra Gore, this conversation will delve into innovative strategies for channeling both public and private funds to foster sustainable and inclusive economic development. By examining the roles of social impact leadership and community-driven initiatives, the discussion aims to inspire actionable solutions that address systemic barriers and create lasting change.


Speakers
avatar for Debra Gore

Debra Gore

President & CEO, The Greenlining Institute
avatar for Alfredo Mathew III

Alfredo Mathew III

President, ESO Foundation
Alfredo Mathew III is a social impact leader, entrepreneur, and urban educator who brings over 25 years of experience collaborating closely with nonprofits, government agencies, philanthropic institutions, and businesses to make entrepreneurship more equitable, accessible, and inclusive... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Oakstop

11:00am PDT

Closing Session on Strengthening Our Ecosystems
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Oakstop

12:00pm PDT

Boxed lunch provided by Cook and Run
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Boxed lunches will be provided by ESO Ventures alum Cook and Run to make easy for folks heading to the airport.
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Oakstop

1:30pm PDT

Social Hour at Drake’s Dealership
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Drake’s Dealership