Bethel University is set to host the fifth annual Starting Small Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, featuring Jamie Schmidt, founder of Schmidt’s Naturals; Sam Rockwell, co-founder and CEO of Happi Co.,; Cordell Brodis, co-founder and creative director of Dr. Bombay’s Ice Cream; and Shawn D. Nelson, founder and ECO of Lovesac.

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