A festival for business owners, operators, investors & teams.

 

NOVEMBER 4-6, 2025
Columbia, MO

 

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. GROW YOUR COMPANY.


 

Passes

Cheers to being in the right place at the right time.

Flagship
$3,000

Access People & Programming
(The Atrium lounge & Invite-only content)

Connect directly with attendees and speakers.
Priority access to Main Stage & Summit Sessions.
Exclusive access to The Atrium.
Invite-only events.

Classic
$1,000

All Programming
(All stages & smaller, topical discussions)

Learn as much as your heart desires.
Priority access to Main-Stage programming.
Access to Summit Sessions.

 GA
$250

Main Stage Programming
(Be in the mix.)
Join us downtown and enjoy the lively atmosphere. bumping shoulders with 1,000+ business owners.
Access to Main Stage programming.
*Add-on a specific Track for additional content

Flagship Pass

 

Flagship pass holders receive access to The Atrium, a luxury experience open throughout the event.

You’ll have all-day access to a full espresso and coffee bar and a wide variety of craft snack options. Endless freshly-made food items prepared to grab and enjoy in the lounge or while on the move. An incredible refreshment station including a fun array of sparkling waters, craft sodas, kombuchas, and teas to keep your energy high.

Live music throughout the days will accompany small-group tastings, workshops, and in The Trenches Q&As with select speakers before or after they present.

The Atrium will offer versatile spaces built for conversation and connecting with fellow attendees and speakers. It’s an immersive space to converse, relax, meet, work, eat, play, and reconvene.

Get Access

Explore the 2025 Tracks

Tailor your experience, zero in on industry-specific content, and dive deeper into the topics that matter most to you.

Classic & Flagship Passholders get access to all sessions and all tracks. General Admission Passholders have the option to upgrade and add on a specific track (during checkout) they want to explore further during the Festival.

Dive into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship where new ideas and bold ventures are shaping the future of business.

Partnering with Redbud VC, High Alpha, and Mercato to gather industry experts and tangible insights from Kristian Andersen (High Alpha), Bryce Roberts (Indie.vc), Shegun Otulana, Wade Foster (Zapier), Joe Schmidt (A16z), and 12+ more.

Discussion topics include:

  • Meta Trends for 2025 / 2026
  • Will AI kill all B2B Saas Companies?
  • What VCs really want to see from Founders

Dive into what's new and what never changes in manufacturing - from design and prototyping to transitioning the business and wrestling with next-gen processes.

Expect to hear from teams like Outway and speakers including Jamie Shah (Chem-Impex), Kevin + Kelly (Rylee + Cru), Andrew Ashur (Lucid Bots), and 11+ more.

Discussion topics include:

  • Smart Manufacturing + Al: Emerging Tech & Traditional processes
  • Reskilling, Innovation & The Future of Work
  • Engineering Excellence: Development, Production & QC for Optimal Efficiency

Engage with the latest breakthroughs in healthcare, wellness, and medical innovation, and assess how they're transforming the way we live and work.

Partnering with TruMed and applying real-world lessons from Sahil Bloom (The 5 Types of Wealth), Justin Mares (High Alpha), Steve Cockram (GIANT) and 11+ more.

Discussion topics include:

  • The Future of Health Optimization
  • Mental Health & Fitness Successes
  • Peak Performance & Non-Traditional Therapies

Discover how personal values and professional life align, and how faith can be a catalyst for more meaningful, redemptive work.

Partnering with The Gospel Coalition and Kinsmen to learn from speakers such as David Green (Hobby Lobby), Mike Sharrow (C12), Bill High (7 Generation Legacy), and 12+ more.

Discussion topics include:

  • The Value of Human Capital
  • Generosity as a Business Practice
  • Leading with the End in Mind

Learn about the opportunities and challenges within the franchise industry, and how to build a successful, scalable business model.

Teaming up with Tim Sweetman and The Franchise Firm for boots-on-the-ground lessons from Patrick Buckley (FranDawgs), Shaina Denny (Dogdrop), Brian Beers (8-Figure Franchisee), Wyatt Bachelor (MBN Brands), and 9+ more.

Discussion topics include:

  • How to Be a Partner Franchisees Deserve
  • Finding the Next High Value Franchise
  • The Invisible Ceiling: Break the Barriers that Limit Multi-unit Growth

Explore strategies, innovations, and best practices for optimizing labor, assets, and tech within the construction industry.

Industry experts such as Paul Thrift (Thompson Thrift), Tyler Althouse & John Black (GDA Contractors), and 10+ more.

Discussion topics include:

  • Navigating the Future of Home Insurance
  • Balancing Asset Intensity in Construction
  • Construction Indicators: Inflation, GDP, and Beyond

Engage with passionate individuals working to make a difference, and explore how non-profits are creating positive change and transforming communities.

Proudly leaning on a world-class local team at Love Columbia we'll hear from Brett Hagler (New Story), Zane Wilemon (Ubuntu Life), Troy Duble (Canaan Group), and 10+ more.

Discussion topics include:

  • How to Build a Board (& What They Should Do?)
  • Mission Creep: How To Prevent? How To Recover?
  • Raise More, Stress Less: Fundraising Best Practices

Sponsorships

At Main Street Summit, we’re aiming to “blow up the booth.” We’re avoiding the traditional business expo feel, and instead cultivating opportunities for authentic interactions between attendees and sponsors. On Main Street, lasting relationships and community are built through real moments, conversations, meals, coffeehouse meet-ups, and Happy Hours. We want to work with you to craft a brand experience that targets your top priority. Opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $250,000 including everything from presenting the entire event to add-ons that enhance the Summit experience. 

Contact LAURIE@MAINSTREETSUMMIT.COM for more information.

FAQs

Yes! After purchasing your pass, you can email TEAM@MAINSTREETSUMMIT.COM to upgrade your pass or Purchase Add-Ons at a Later Date?

We have Three pass tiers available depending on your preferences and budget. COMPARE PASSES. 

All Sales are Final: Once you've purchased your pass(es), please note that all sales are final, and we won't be able to offer monetary refunds.

* However, we understand that plans can change. If you can't make it to Main Street Summit, you have the option to transfer your pass to someone else. Simply email TEAM@MAINSTREETSUMMIT.COM, and our team will be more than happy to update the pass with the new attendee information.

Yes, we are hiring paid hospitality staff as well as volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please apply here. Please email team@mainstreetsummit.com to inquire further if you have additional questions.

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