From entrepreneurs opening a flagship location to franchisees helping national brands grow, Austin-area business owners met on Wednesday, November 13, to discuss their plans and share progress.
The latest installment of What Now Media Group’s Austin Accelerate event occurred at the recently opened Sixty Vines at 3401 Esperanza Crossing, located within The Domain. More than a dozen representatives from businesses featured on What Now Austin, including restaurants and retail concepts and industry-leading experts in What Now Media Group’s network of Preferred Partners, were in attendance. Guests mingled while enjoying bites and beverages.
Sixty Vines opened earlier this year with over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. The new restaurant transports guests to wine country with vineyard-inspired shareable bites and entrées, perfectly paired with 60 wines on tap. Sixty Vines offers pours by the flight, half glass, full glass, or bottle.
During a presentation led by Caleb Spivak, Founder and CEO of What Now Media Group, entrepreneurs shared their stories, updated attendees on their progress, and reflected on the significance of their businesses. Some key takeaways included the idea that passion is essential for success, knowing how to pivot effectively and the transformative power of connecting with others in the community.
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This is the type of essential service that restaurant owners can learn about at Accelerate events, where they can connect with service providers and experts who can solve their problems or questions.
A handful of eager business owners attended this event, including Samer Abusaada and Nisreen Andonieh of Jupiter’s Ice Cream. The two provided updates on their business and how the independent ice cream shop has been received since opening.
“There were many reasons to open,” Abusaada told What Now Austin earlier this year. “There are no ice cream stores in the area; people love ice cream, and the location is near a school.”
Also in attendance were Zach Delmonico and Ryan Peterson, the co-owner and general manager of the upcoming Cottonwood Creek Brewery & Smokehouse, which was initially scheduled to open in late 2024. With the brewery still not close to opening, the owner took the time to provide updates on the new business coming to Hutto.
CEO Caleb Spivak addressed key business topics, including managing delays, having an exit plan, and effectively managing operations after expanding to multiple locations. Following the discussion, Caleb and the guests exchanged valuable tips, insights, and concerns. As a result, everyone became increasingly interested in learning more about each other’s businesses and how they could support one another.
To help solve potential business issues, What Now Media Group welcomed a handful of their network of Preferred Partners, such as Daniel Chalambaga and Mark Rowlands of Prudential Overall Supply. This company provides professional work uniform rental services, laundry and cleaning programs, cleanroom services, and facility supplies.
Also, they are there to help with any problems with Jacqueline Fierro and Kayla Lavender of Resplendent Agency. This Austin-based company is a reputable social media agency. The two helped answer any questions regarding social media and how to navigate it better so that your business gains more traction.
What Now Media Group shares restaurant opening news in 31 cities across the U.S., breaking news and providing timely insight into yet-to-open brick-and-mortar businesses. The platform shares news of thousands of openings across all 31 cities annually.
The industry-leading experts in What Now Media Group’s network of Preferred Partners help new businesses open and existing businesses grow.
Stay tuned for future Accelerate events from What Now Media Group in 2024. For more details, see the Accelerate page here.
