Join us on Wednesday, December 2, for
In December, we're sitting down with Emily Bartscher + Sarah Parmenter of Uniquely Yours Specialized Care, and Elliott Neff of Chess4Life to explore their mission-focused businesses of empowering the next generation.
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
Emily Bartscher + Sarah Parmenter, Uniquely Yours
Emily Bartscher and Sarah Parmenter are the co-directors of Uniquely Yours, a disability support and care organization. Drawing from decades of combined experience as educators, caregivers, advocates, and parents, they have built a relationship-centered business focused on creating safe, inclusive, and meaningful opportunities for children of all abilities. They share a mission of helping every child feel valued, supported, and empowered while providing families with care they can trust.
Elliott Neff, Chess4Life
Elliott Neff is a National Master in Chess, author of A Pawn’s Journey, and CEO of Chess4Life, where he combines his lifelong love of chess with a passion for helping children develop confidence, resilience, and critical thinking skills. Through Chess4Life programs, Elliott’s coaching now impacts tens of thousands of students each week. His expertise has earned him recent certification as a USCF Level V Coach, an honor that fewer than a dozen top level coaches in the US share.
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
Emily Bartscher + Sarah Parmenter, Uniquely Yours
Emily Bartscher and Sarah Parmenter are the co-directors of Uniquely Yours, a disability support and care organization. Drawing from decades of combined experience as educators, caregivers, advocates, and parents, they have built a relationship-centered business focused on creating safe, inclusive, and meaningful opportunities for children of all abilities. They share a mission of helping every child feel valued, supported, and empowered while providing families with care they can trust.
Elliott Neff, Chess4Life
Elliott Neff is a National Master in Chess, author of A Pawn’s Journey, and CEO of Chess4Life, where he combines his lifelong love of chess with a passion for helping children develop confidence, resilience, and critical thinking skills. Through Chess4Life programs, Elliott’s coaching now impacts tens of thousands of students each week. His expertise has earned him recent certification as a USCF Level V Coach, an honor that fewer than a dozen top level coaches in the US share.
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
December 2, 2026,
8:00 - 9:15 AM
8:00 - 9:15 AM
