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SUMMARY:Federal HUBZone Program + Texas HUB Program Certification
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center present Federal HUBZone Certification Program + Texas HUB Program Certification on March 17. \nThe federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least at 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. \nTo help provide a level playing field for small businesses located in a HUBZone area the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Federal HUBZone Programs. \nThe federal government’s goal is to award at least three percent of all federal contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified small businesses each year. The presenters will also cover the Texas HUB Program certification. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nIf Government Contracting is for you?\nWhat are the benefits for being HUBZone certified firms.\nIf you qualify for the HUBZone Program.\nAre you in a designated HUBZone area?\nSteps on How to do Business with the Federal Government.\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/federal-hubzone-program-texas-hub-program-certification-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownsville Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@brownsvillechamber.com
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get the most out of your QuickBooks software with this no-cost virtual roundtable March 22. Meet with other small business owners to trade tips and get your questions answered. \nQuickBooks ProAdvisor Mark Martinez will discuss creating custom reports\, common set up problems\, understanding chart of accounts\, bank register\, bank reconciliation and flow of transactions. This opportunity will help attendees polish their QuickBooks skills and increase its ease of use. \nBrought to you by UHV SBDC in partnership with the South-West Texas Border SBDC Network. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/quickbooks-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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SUMMARY:Hiring Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Hiring is not just about recruiting employees – it is about sowing the seeds of your reputation. If you want your hiring process to be more than simply finding a warm body to fill a spot\, you need a clear hiring strategy and focused processes. \nThis session reviews best practices for developing an effective hiring strategy: from creating the job description to developing recruiting skill sets – from the interview through the onboarding process. Business owners and managers will be led through a series of questions to help them meet compliance standards while customizing practices to suit their culture. We will also consider best practices for virtual/remote hiring issues. \nDeirdre Pattillo\, project manager with the UTSA SBDC COVID Business Recovery Accelerator\, will present this webinar. \nThis webinar is hosted by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support from area resource partners: Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Public Library\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce\, Starr County Industrial Foundation\, and Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/hiring-best-practices-2/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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SUMMARY:8(a) Business Development Program + Procurement Technical Assistance Center Services
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center present the 8(a) Business Development Certification Program + PTAC Services online workshop on March 24. \nThe federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. \nTo help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities\, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development Programs. \nThe UTRGV PTAC will also present on services they offer the community. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nIf Government Contracting is for you?\nWhat are the benefits of being an 8(a) certified firm?\nIf you qualify for the 8(a) program?\nSteps on How to do Business with the Federal Government.\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/8a-business-development-program-procurement-technical-assistance-center-services/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownsville Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@brownsvillechamber.com
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SUMMARY:Payroll Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Are you planning to hire employees? \nHiring employees involves more than just signing a paycheck. Before hiring employees\, business owners must understand and prepare for the additional obligations that come with being an employer. This workshop sheds light on the compliance requirements of payroll. \nWebinar Highlights:\n\nSteps to meeting general State and Federal requirements\nLaws and types of payroll taxes business owners must pay\nContact information for the different agencies that govern payroll taxes\nHelpful resources\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/payroll-compliance-13/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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SUMMARY:Tax Tips For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce April 5 for the “Tax Tips For Your Business” seminar. Accounting experts from CAS CPA LLC will answer questions regarding taxes. \nTopics discussed will include:\n\n100% Meal Deduction\nPPP Loan Forgiveness\nDonation Deduction\nExpired Tax Cuts & Jobs Acts Provisions\nEmployer Retention Tax Credit\nOptimizing Business Tax Deductions\n\nFor more information on this event\, call 956-383-4974. \nRSVP online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/tax-tips-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Edinburg Chamber of Commerce\, 602 W University Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
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SUMMARY:GMCC Lunch and Learn: Business Tax Compliance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce March 30 for a Lunch and Learn session on business tax compliance. \nBusiness tax compliance requires\, like individuals\, for all businesses to pay taxes on the money that they report as income each year. Determining business income and expenses can be complicated\, so it is important for small business owners to have a basic understanding of tax requirements. \nThis session and lunch are free for GMCC members. Non-members are $15. \nTo register for this event\, email amanda@missionchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/gmcc-lunch-and-learn-business-tax-compliance-workshop/
LOCATION:Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED)\, 801 North Bryan Road\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Rodriguez":MAILTO:amanda@missionchamber.com
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