1 Million Cups: Caffenating Entrepreneurs

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, the UTRGV Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center (ECC), in collaboration with 1 Million Cups Brownsville, will host a special edition highlighting local entrepreneurs and the impact of coffee shops on the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

This event will feature Kenneth Atkinson and Ryan Atkinson of Sovereign Coffee, along with Graham Sevier-Schultz of 7th & Park, who will share their entrepreneurial journeys, the inspiration behind their businesses, and their experiences building and growing local coffee shops.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, learn about the challenges and opportunities of running a small business, and explore how coffee shops serve as gathering spaces that encourage networking, collaboration, and community engagement.

The event will also provide opportunities to connect with local business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members while celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

The event will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the eBridge Center, located at 1304 E. Adams St., Brownsville, TX 78520.