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Friendsgiving Coffee & Conversation

Start Your Morning with Coffee, Connection & Conversation

Join us for a special Friendsgiving edition of WIBA’s Coffee & Conversation, hosted at Friends University.

Coffee & Conversation is one of WIBA’s more intimate events, creating a smaller setting where our featured speaker can go beyond the business side and share more of their personal story, the experiences that have shaped them, and the people and moments that helped bring them to where they are today.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re adding a Friendsgiving twist to this one with a little extra focus on gratitude, relationships, and the people and experiences we’re thankful for along the way.

Featured Speaker

Derek Sorrells
Scion Capital Partners

Derek Sorrells is a Wichita entrepreneur, brand builder, and Founder and Managing Partner of Scion Capital Partners. He leads multiple independently developed businesses across retail, hospitality, entertainment, virtual kitchens, and delivery, with a focus on creating memorable experiences and strong connections to the community.

His businesses include The Arcade, Papa’s Ice Cream & Treats, Just A Sip, and Sweet ’n Saucy. From vintage arcade games to specialty drinks, unexpected retail finds, and delivery-focused food concepts, Derek’s approach combines creative ideas with hands-on operations and close attention to what keeps customers coming back.

His experience spans launching startups, growing businesses across multiple locations, and completing successful business exits. As a local business owner, he understands both the opportunities and everyday challenges of building something from the ground up.

At the heart of his work is a simple question: How do you build something people love coming back to?

Good to Know Before You Attend

• Doors open at 7:30 AM
• Coffee, breakfast, and networking to start the morning
• Program begins around 8:00 AM
• Come ready to connect and join the conversation
• Registration is encouraged

What to Expect

• A more personal conversation with our featured speaker
• Coffee and breakfast
• Time to connect with fellow WIBA members and guests
• Stories about the experiences, challenges, and people that have shaped our speaker’s journey
• A smaller, more intimate setting designed for conversation and connection

Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 19th
Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Location: Friends University | Riney Fine Arts Gallery

Registration & Pricing

• Members: $20
• Non-Members: $25
• Advance registration encouraged
• Guests may attend up to two core WIBA events at no cost

Who Should Attend

• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Business professionals
• Community leaders
• WIBA members and guests
• Anyone looking to start their morning with good conversation and new connections

Why Attend

Coffee & Conversation gives you the chance to get to know the person behind the title. In a smaller setting than some of our larger events, our speakers are able to open up about their journey, what they’ve learned along the way, and the experiences that have had the biggest impact on them.

For this special Friendsgiving edition, we’ll gather at Friends University for a morning centered around connection, conversation, and a little gratitude as we head into the Thanksgiving season.

We hope you’ll grab a cup of coffee, pull up a seat, and spend the morning with us!