Join us for a night of connection and delicious food infused with local flavor! CIMA offers an ingredient-driven dining experience that celebrates the Midwest harvest by blending Mediterranean flavors with seasonal local sourcing. Their menu highlights premium ingredients from regional partners like Nichols Farm & Orchard for peak produce and Slagel Family Farms for ethically raised meats, ensuring a fresh, community-focused meal for your event.

Storytelling for Connection 101: Meet Special Guest, Nadia Miftakhova
A healthcare operations leader by day, a storyteller, improviser, and a theater owner by night. How does it all fit together? As one commitment to making the PROCESS of life enjoyable. As part of Foodies and Founders, Nadia will share how to use storytelling as an instrument to connect deeper and learn new perspectives from each other. As a bonus, we will leave with a tool to use anytime we are meeting new people!

About Foodies and Founders

‘Foodies and Founders’ is a meetup series bringing together local founders, leaders, and foodies passionate about: holistic wellness, sustainable farming, local community and mindful food. We make the reservation, you show up ready to mingle, eat and be inspired!

Free to attend; each guest covers their own food and drink orders. Space is limited; please register to attend. You’ll receive a reminder email as the date gets closer.