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SUMMARY:Elements of Business Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation hosts the free Elements of Business Planning workshop May 10. This session teaches businesses the key principles and concepts to implement effective business planning. Business resources will also be available to assist and answer any questions. \nThe EEDC holds this event in collaboration with UTRGV Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center\, UTRGV Small Business Development Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, and Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. \nRSVP to economicdevelopment@cityofedinburg.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/elements-of-business-planning-workshop/
LOCATION:Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance\, 118 Paseo del Prado\, Edinburg\, 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:Exploring Your Market
DESCRIPTION:Who are your potential customers? \nBefore launching or growing a business\, it is important to identify your target market and new market segments. \nIs there a demand or growing demand for your product or service? Who is buying or selling something similar? All these questions and more must be studied to make key business decisions in your small business. \nWebinar highlights\n\nThe importance of market research\nTools to conduct market research\nSmall businesses and their target markets\nRelevant industry trends and what they mean\nCompetitors and how small businesses compare\nQuantifying market research for business decisions\n\nThis session is presented by a business advisor with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center. \nThis session is hosted by the UTRGV Small Business Development Center with promotional support by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation\, Rio Grande City Public Library\, San Benito Chamber of Commerce\, and Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/exploring-your-market-6/
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:Social Media for Small Businesses: Tips & Trends for 2022
DESCRIPTION:Do you use social media for your small business? \nWhile not every business owner uses social media to connect with customers or build brand awareness\, those that do benefit greatly from its free tools. \n“Social Media for Small Businesses: Tips & Trends for 2022” shares best practices\, as well as tips and tools\, to stay engaged with your target market and build a following\, plus more. \n Learn about the following:\n\nSocial media benefits\nBrand awareness\nSocial media trends\nSocial media best practices\n\nThis webinar is presented by Patty Rojas with Monarch International Design. \nHosted by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support by the BBVA Foundation\, Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce\, Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce\, Palmview Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, San Benito Chamber of Commerce\, and Starr County Industrial Foundation. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/social-media-for-small-businesses-tips-trends-for-2022/
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:Small Business Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:Join UTRGV SBDC online as it hosts “Small Business Emergency Preparedness” May 25. The session provides information and valuable resources to help plan and protect businesses for emergency situations. \nFrom workplace disruptions to natural and man-made disasters\, as a small business owner\, you should be ready for anything. Unexpected events can quickly interrupt your business putting you and your employees at risk. If you are not prepared\, your business could shut down forever. \nWebinar speaker is Deirdre Pattillo\, project manager for Employer Services at the UTSA SBDC Center for Government Contracting. \nProviding promotional support is the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce\, Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation\, Rio Grande City Public Library\, South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce\, and Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/small-business-emergency-preparedness/
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:Lunch & Learn Idea Development Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Innovation and Commercialization will offer the second installment of its new Lunch & Learn Idea Development Speaker Series on May 25\, free of charge. Speakers are CIC Administrative Coordinator Esther Ballesteros and CIC Program Manager Stephanie Mendez. All UTRGV students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni and the RGV community are welcome. \nThe Lunch & Learn Idea Development Speaker Series is for aspiring business owners or entrepreneurs. You do not have to be a business major or have business experience to attend. This speaker series follows the Wendy Kennedy’s “So What? Who Cares? Why You?” commercialization methodology where participants will learn how to identify the pain and priority points of the problem they are trying to solve through a guided venture case study selected by the speakers. This hands-on\, team approach session provides a peek into the business planning processes one needs to create a solid foundation to any new venture. \nBallesteros and Mendez each hold an MBA from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and are certified trainers and coaches of the “So What? Who Cares? Why You?” methodology and Kauffman FastTrac. \nAttendees can expect a box lunch and refreshments. A brief 15-20 minute tour of the facility is available to anyone wanting to learn more about available co-working space memberships\, office space\, meeting\, and conference rooms for their future events at the CIC. \nSeating is limited. Register online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/lunch-learn-idea-development-speaker-series/
LOCATION:UTRGV CIC\, 307 E. Railroad Street\, Weslaco\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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