4th Annual SEED Summit Brings Entrepreneurs Together in Clarksville

The event featured educational sessions, networking, and advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The fourth annual SEED Summit, presented by Planters Bank, was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview on Friday. The event drew entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and local leaders for a day filled with educational sessions, networking, and advice on financial literacy and business strategies.

Why it matters

The SEED Summit is an important annual event for the Clarksville business community, providing valuable resources and support for small businesses and entrepreneurs. As the local economy continues to evolve, events like this help foster the growth and success of the region's small business sector.

The details

The SEED Summit featured two tracks - one for existing businesses and one for new businesses. Sessions covered topics like financial literacy, marketing tips, and real estate advice. Featured speakers included Erika Sinner, Rosemary Calcese, Sarah Whitaker, and Chris Wooldridge. The event also included small-business panels where local bankers and business owners shared their experiences and advice.

  • The 4th annual SEED Summit was held on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Planters Bank

The bank that hosts the annual SEED Summit event.

Ashley Jackson

The assistant vice president of marketing at Planters Bank, who oversees the SEED Summit.

Eric D. Coleman

A retired business executive who led a session on financials at the SEED Summit.

Erika Sinner

The founder and CEO of Directorie medtech agency, chief empathy officer of TinySuperheroes, and author of 'Pets Are Family', who was a featured speaker at the SEED Summit.

Rosemary Calcese

A real estate attorney and founder of Transformation Title & Escrow, who was a featured speaker at the SEED Summit.

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What they’re saying

“'SEED Summit is a once-a-year event for small businesses. We have two different tracks that we run. We have general sessions, and then we have tracks for existing and new businesses.'”

— Ashley Jackson, Assistant Vice President, Marketing at Planters Bank (Clarksville Now)

The takeaway

The SEED Summit demonstrates Clarksville's commitment to supporting and nurturing its small business community, providing entrepreneurs and small business owners with valuable resources, networking opportunities, and expert guidance to help them grow and succeed.