Join us on Wednesday, November 4, for
In November, we're sitting down with Elsa & Jacob Fokken of Songbird Kombucha, and Mary Campbell & Corey Gerlach of The Breaks to explore their small batch brewing businesses.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM: Connect over coffee & pastries
8:20 AM: Welcome performance by local artist
8:30 AM: Founder Stories
9:15 AM: Event concludes & FREE coworking begins
WHO & WHY
Startup Sunrise is for founders, innovators, community leaders, creatives, and anyone curious about the topic of the month. Start your day with inspiration, real founder stories, and meaningful conversations!
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Elsa & Jacob Fokken, Songbird Kombucha
Elsa and Jacob Fokken are the founders of Songbird Kombucha, a Sioux Falls-based craft kombucha company born from a personal journey to replace soda with a healthier alternative. What began as a fun hobby fueled by curiosity and experimentation grew into a business during the COVID-19 pandemic, when they decided to turn their passion into a way to serve their community. Today, they craft small-batch kombucha while continuing to share their love of health and wellness.
Mary Campbell & Corey Gerlach, The Breaks
Mary Campbell and Corey Gerlach are the co-owners of The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co., which they founded in 2015 as a direct-to-consumer coffee roaster. Since expanding into wholesale roasting in 2016 and opening their first cafe, they have grown The Breaks into a well-established local business rooted in quality, community, and hospitality. Today, they continue to expand operations while remaining committed to their loyal customers and strengthening their community impact.
Emcee to Be Announced
ENTRY
Please enter from the east side of the building, directly adjacent to the parking lot. If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Startup Sioux Falls office at 605-275-8000.
View parking map
CONTACT
[email protected]
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM: Connect over coffee & pastries
8:20 AM: Welcome performance by local artist
8:30 AM: Founder Stories
9:15 AM: Event concludes & FREE coworking begins
WHO & WHY
Startup Sunrise is for founders, innovators, community leaders, creatives, and anyone curious about the topic of the month. Start your day with inspiration, real founder stories, and meaningful conversations!
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Elsa & Jacob Fokken, Songbird Kombucha
Elsa and Jacob Fokken are the founders of Songbird Kombucha, a Sioux Falls-based craft kombucha company born from a personal journey to replace soda with a healthier alternative. What began as a fun hobby fueled by curiosity and experimentation grew into a business during the COVID-19 pandemic, when they decided to turn their passion into a way to serve their community. Today, they craft small-batch kombucha while continuing to share their love of health and wellness.
Mary Campbell & Corey Gerlach, The Breaks
Mary Campbell and Corey Gerlach are the co-owners of The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co., which they founded in 2015 as a direct-to-consumer coffee roaster. Since expanding into wholesale roasting in 2016 and opening their first cafe, they have grown The Breaks into a well-established local business rooted in quality, community, and hospitality. Today, they continue to expand operations while remaining committed to their loyal customers and strengthening their community impact.
Emcee to Be Announced
ENTRY
Please enter from the east side of the building, directly adjacent to the parking lot. If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Startup Sioux Falls office at 605-275-8000.
View parking map
CONTACT
[email protected]
Location
Startup Sioux Falls
100 East 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
100 East 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Date & Time
November 4, 2026,
8:00 - 9:15 AM
8:00 - 9:15 AM
