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SUMMARY:LAUNCHPAD - Managing Your Money
DESCRIPTION:Join STARSociety April 3 to build foundational knowledge in budgeting and financial planning that will prepare you for your future educational journey. \nLAUNCHPAD is an initiative between the South Texas Astronomical Society (STARS) and Brownsville Public Library System. It aims to facilitate access to STEAM resources and opportunities for students and families in the Brownsville/RGV area. \nCareer Pathways sessions are focused on college readiness and the exploration of potential career pathways. These sessions are led by STARS Director of Education\, Maria Fernanda Martinez.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/launchpad-managing-your-money/
LOCATION:Brownsville Public Library – Main Branch\, 2600 Central Blvd.\, Brownsville\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fair Labor Standards Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes that supporting entrepreneurship is a team effort. “Fair Labor Standards Act” on April 15 is the seventh workshop in a series of 10 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. \nThe 10-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal\, state and local business resources. Did you recently start a business or planning to start one? While starting a business is an exciting venture\, it can be overwhelming and daunting to navigate without proper planning\, understanding and execution. \nOwning a small business brings many responsibilities\, including compliance with various federal labor and employment laws. Employers must comply with both federal and state laws. As a business owner\, you have the responsibility to pay your employees properly\, maintain certain records\, adhere to certain requirements if you employ minors\, provide eligible workers with unpaid family or medical leave and to notify your employees of their rights in the workplace. \nThis session presented by the U.S. Department of Labor-Wage and Hour Division will teach participants the importance of complying with rules and regulations covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nPolicies under minimum wage\, overtime provisions\, and tip credit for “tipped employees”\nChild labor provisions and employment regulations for youth dependent on the age and type of work\nWho is eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act and what does it cover?\nEnforcement of Violations\, who can report violations and what happens next\n\nRegister online. \nFor more information\, contact Veronica Z. Ortega.
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SUMMARY:Federal HUBZone Program
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Federal Contracting Series\, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with the U.S. Small Business Administration for the Federal HUBZone Certification Program webinar on April 28. \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. \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.
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SUMMARY:Harlingen Chamber New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce on April 30 for its new member orientation. The chamber will cover what new members can expect\, how to utilize benefits and navigating the chamber website using a login.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/harlingen-chamber-new-member-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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