Interested in starting your own business, or expanding your business? Planters Bank will host the SEED Summit to help you get there, this year on Friday, Feb. 20, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview.
The Planters Bank annual SEED Summit is a must-attend gathering for entrepreneurs, innovators and business enthusiasts. Get ready to be inspired by insightful speakers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and network with like-minded individuals. This event is your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, discover new opportunities, and nurture your entrepreneurial spirit.
Who’s speaking at this year’s SEED Summit
Four speakers are lined up for this year’s event, including:
- Erika Sinner: Founder and CEO of Directorie medtech agency, chief empathy officer of TinySuperheroes and author of Pets Are Family.
- Rosemary Calcese: Real estate attorney, founder of Transformation Title & Escrow.
- Sarah Whitaker: Owner of Williams Advertising and chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Small Business Policy Council.
- Chris Wooldridge: An instructor in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business and director of the Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development.
- Eric D. Coleman: Retired business executive with over 25 years of corporate experience.
Video from a previous SEED Summit. (Contributed)
There will be two small-business panels. The first, “Marketing in Action,” will feature Sarah Whitaker on practical insights and actionable tips to help small businesses grow and thrive.
The second small-business panel, “Business Success Stories,” will feature Patrick Wilkinson, VP Commercial Banking at Planters, Landan Stallons, SVP Commercial Banking officer at Planters, Clarksville Academy CFO Kim Satterfield and Head of School Jennifer Hinote, and Craftsman Residential
owner Lucas Chestnut. Panelists will share insights from both sides of the relationship and practical takeaways for growing connections in your own business.
During lunch, guests will be able to visit vendors and have headshots taken by The Cultivated Co.
What they’re saying about SEED Summit
Previous years’ events have been a big success, with rave reviews from participants:
“It was an amazing experience from the presenters to the food,” one said. “The speakers were all great and answered a lot of questions of current and aspiring entrepreneurs.”
“I had the best time,” another participant said. “Each speaker hit on something that I have been struggling with. I feel like this has been the best business seminar I have been to in a while.”
How to sign up for SEED Summit 2026
The 2026 SEED Summit will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview in downtown Clarksville, on Friday, Feb. 20, with registration and networking starting at 8 a.m. The event closes with a final message from Eyvette Sellers at 3:15 p.m.
Registration is $25, and 100% of registration fees will be donated to the United Way. To register, go to the Planters Bank SEED Summit website.
Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to connect, learn and grow. See you at the Planters Bank SEED Summit!