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2018 Launch: Small Business Workshops and Luncheon

When: March 20, 2018 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA

  The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation has partnered with the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Program to bring the 2018 Launch! This event consists of five separate workshops to help you start a new business — register for just one session or all of them! A complimentary lunch is included…

When: March 20, 2018 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA

  The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation has partnered with the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Program to bring the 2018 Launch! This event consists of five separate workshops to help you start a new business — register for just one session or all of them! A complimentary lunch is included…

SBA Workshop: Access to Capital Beaumont

When: February 13, 2018 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Where: Lamar University Center of Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (CICE), 5091 Rolfe Christopher Dr, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA

Location: Lamar University Center of Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (CICE) 5091 Rolf Christopher Drive Beaumont, TX 77710 – Agenda: 8:30am-9:00am: Registration 9:00am-9:10am:  SBDC welcome 9:10am-9:25am: ODA Economic Injury Loans 9:25am-9:30am: Rebuild Texas Fund 9:30am-10:00am: SBA presentation 10:00am-11:00am:  Panel & Lender Q&A

When: February 13, 2018 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Where: Lamar University Center of Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (CICE), 5091 Rolfe Christopher Dr, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA

Location: Lamar University Center of Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (CICE) 5091 Rolf Christopher Drive Beaumont, TX 77710 – Agenda: 8:30am-9:00am: Registration 9:00am-9:10am:  SBDC welcome 9:10am-9:25am: ODA Economic Injury Loans 9:25am-9:30am: Rebuild Texas Fund 9:30am-10:00am: SBA presentation 10:00am-11:00am:  Panel & Lender Q&A

PeopleConnect Houston: Business Model Canvas

When: February 15, 2018 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2101 South St #127, Houston, TX 77009, USA

Join business law attorney and business strategist, Shahara Wright for a FREE workshop as she explains how to develop a strong business plan, market your business model, and bring your entrepreneurial dream to life. You’ll walk away with a strategic plan to build a long-lasting business.

When: February 15, 2018 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2101 South St #127, Houston, TX 77009, USA

Join business law attorney and business strategist, Shahara Wright for a FREE workshop as she explains how to develop a strong business plan, market your business model, and bring your entrepreneurial dream to life. You’ll walk away with a strategic plan to build a long-lasting business.

SCORE Forth Worth: Securing Capital

When: February 8, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Pinnstation, 201 E Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010, USA

  Securing Capital To Grow Your Business   Presentations By Tim Jacquet   Tim has been working with nonprofits development for 35 years. He is an certified SCORE mentor with expertise in nonprofit organizations, start-ups, small business financing and government contracting.    Securing Capital To Grow Your Business Calling all aspiring and existing entrepreneurs! …

When: February 8, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Pinnstation, 201 E Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010, USA

  Securing Capital To Grow Your Business   Presentations By Tim Jacquet   Tim has been working with nonprofits development for 35 years. He is an certified SCORE mentor with expertise in nonprofit organizations, start-ups, small business financing and government contracting.    Securing Capital To Grow Your Business Calling all aspiring and existing entrepreneurs! …

Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Seminar

When: January 30, 2018 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: MileOne IBAC, 1312 Houston St, Laredo, TX 78040, USA

  This FREE admission event will give you an opportunity to learn how to go from brick and mortar to online shop. What you’ll learn: Website 101 S.E.O. Google My Business AdWords/Facebook Ads/Youtube Marketing Landing Pages Business Development Center Take your business to the next level and sell more products and services….

When: January 30, 2018 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: MileOne IBAC, 1312 Houston St, Laredo, TX 78040, USA

  This FREE admission event will give you an opportunity to learn how to go from brick and mortar to online shop. What you’ll learn: Website 101 S.E.O. Google My Business AdWords/Facebook Ads/Youtube Marketing Landing Pages Business Development Center Take your business to the next level and sell more products and services….

E-commerce & Online Sales Panel Discussion

When: February 6, 2018 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: George Washington Carver Museum Auditorium, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

        This panel draws on the collective insight of successful online businesses. Gain a better understanding of inventory processes, sales strategies and best-practices for the unique challenge of online sales. Light refreshments will be provided. MODERATOR: Amber Kani — PeopleFund/Bloom Lab PANELIST: David Blake, Spirit Pieces Wes Riddick, Maximus…

When: February 6, 2018 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: George Washington Carver Museum Auditorium, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

        This panel draws on the collective insight of successful online businesses. Gain a better understanding of inventory processes, sales strategies and best-practices for the unique challenge of online sales. Light refreshments will be provided. MODERATOR: Amber Kani — PeopleFund/Bloom Lab PANELIST: David Blake, Spirit Pieces Wes Riddick, Maximus…

[Partner Workshop] Local University-Marketing Seminar

When: April 11, 2018 @ 8:00 am – 4:15 pm
Where: Canyon View Event Center, 4800 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759, USA

  Attend Local University–a full-day workshop about Internet marketing for Austin area businesses. Featuring a presentation by Google: Learn how to use Google’s local products to acquire new customers, while also engaging and retaining existing ones. We’ll start by walking through claiming your Local Plus page, and then explore other local products. We’re…

When: April 11, 2018 @ 8:00 am – 4:15 pm
Where: Canyon View Event Center, 4800 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759, USA

  Attend Local University–a full-day workshop about Internet marketing for Austin area businesses. Featuring a presentation by Google: Learn how to use Google’s local products to acquire new customers, while also engaging and retaining existing ones. We’ll start by walking through claiming your Local Plus page, and then explore other local products. We’re…

[Partner Workshop] Writing a Winning Proposal

When: March 30, 2018 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: ACC Highland Campus Building 4000, Room 1130.2, ACC Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752, USA

Central Texas Small Business Partnership              Coaching Series: Writing a Winning Proposal After attending this session attendees will have a better understanding of: • the requirements of how to respond to a solicitation • the proposal structure • the Scope of Work • the required deliverables • the evaluation and…

When: March 30, 2018 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: ACC Highland Campus Building 4000, Room 1130.2, ACC Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752, USA

Central Texas Small Business Partnership              Coaching Series: Writing a Winning Proposal After attending this session attendees will have a better understanding of: • the requirements of how to respond to a solicitation • the proposal structure • the Scope of Work • the required deliverables • the evaluation and…

Work for Yourself@50+ Houston

When: February 15, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Worklife Institute , 1900 Saint James Place #880, Houston, TX 77056, USA

AARP Foundation’s Work For Yourself@50+ initiative will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older…

When: February 15, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Worklife Institute , 1900 Saint James Place #880, Houston, TX 77056, USA

AARP Foundation’s Work For Yourself@50+ initiative will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older…

Work for Yourself@50+ Dallas

When: February 8, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: PeopleFund Dallas, 2801 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA

AARP Foundation’s Work For Yourself@50+ initiative will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older…

When: February 8, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: PeopleFund Dallas, 2801 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA

AARP Foundation’s Work For Yourself@50+ initiative will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older…