Sparks of Joy 2026

A celebration of entrepreneurs, partners, and the conditions that help small business owners flourish. Entrepreneurship is rewarding, and emotionally demanding. Owners carry the pressure of life, work, and dreams at once, often alone. Sparks of Joy is a relationship-centered gathering that pauses to recognize the whole person behind the business: their resilience, their confidence, and the trusted community that helps them keep going. Through stories, recognition, and belonging, the event brings Rising Tide Capital’s work to life: access, business training, coaching, and capital pathways, all gathered into one warm and joyful experience. An Elevated Brunch Experience Guests will be welcomed into a thoughtfully curated atmosphere filled with live music, beauty, warmth, and celebration. Glasses of champagne will catch the light, Napa Valley wines will be poured with care, and extraordinary baked goods will be presented as part of a table designed to delight. More than a gathering, Sparks of Joy is a moment of restoration and recognition. It is where joy meets purpose, where celebration becomes care, and where entrepreneurs are honored not only for the businesses they build, but for the creativity, imagination, and strength they carry into their families and the world.