The 89th Innovators Summit
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 The 89th Collective | East St. Louis, IL
Join us at The 89th Collective for The 89th Innovators Summit, a powerful evening highlighting the creativity, resilience, and innovation rising from East St. Louis and beyond.
This official STL Startup Week event brings together entrepreneurs, community leaders, and tech visionaries to celebrate what’s being built within the 89 blocks—and the global impact that starts here.
What to Expect:
✨ Fireside Chat with former NBA player turned tech founder Darius Miles and Steven Schauf, co-founders of IMP (Impressive Event Solutions)—a cutting-edge event-hosting app designed to make connecting and creating experiences seamless.
💡 Innovation Panel featuring dynamic founders and leaders shaping the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem:
- Marne Madison – Entrepreneur, advocate, and innovation strategist
- Rodney McGee – Tech leader and business development expert
- H. Cortez Springer – AI Expert educator, coach, and community builder
- Trey L. Scott – Founder, creative strategist, and brand innovator
🤝 Networking + App Demos to explore IMP in action and connect with innovators, creators, and community builders across the region.
🎙 Live Podcast Taping of The 89th Collective Podcast, capturing authentic stories and insights from the evening.
Come celebrate innovation, community, and legacy-building in East St. Louis. This is more than an event—it’s a movement reminding the world that greatness continues to rise beyond the odds.
🌐 Learn more: www.the89thcollective.com | www.imp-app.com
