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SUMMARY:The Importance of a Business Plan - Let's Talk Business Series
DESCRIPTION:A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your plan as a roadmap for how to structure\, run and grow your new business. It’s a way to think through the key elements of your business. \nBusiness plans can help you get funding or bring on new business partners. Investors want to feel confident they’ll see a return on their investment. \n“The Importance of a Business Plan” on Feb. 7 at the SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office provides information on the power of planning and why it’s important to prepare a business plan. \nA sound business plan will:\n\nDefine and focus on your business objective\nBe an essential part of the loan application process\nBe used to obtain advice from experts\nUncover omissions and/or weaknesses in the business idea & planning process\nThe key components of a business plan\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/the-importance-of-a-business-plan-lets-talk-business-series/
LOCATION:SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office \, 2422 E. Tyler Ave.\, Suite E\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronica Z. Ortega%2C SBA":MAILTO:veronica.ortega@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Sector Training & Grant Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join Weslaco Economic Development Corporation and Workforce Solutions on Feb. 11 for an insightful session on training and grants for the healthcare sector utilizing funding available from the Texas Workforce Commission. \nLearn how you can access valuable resources to enhance your workforce in healthcare. To get an accurate count for coffee and pastries\, RSVP online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/healthcare-sector-training-grant-opportunities/
LOCATION:Weslaco BVEC Conference Room\, 275 S. Kansas Ave.\, Weslaco\, United States
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SUMMARY:Show Me the Money! Small Business Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:Are you planning to start or grow your business? Do you require funding to kick off your entrepreneurial journey or elevate your business to the next stage? \nJoin the the UTRGV SBDC on Feb. 19 for a “Show Me the Money! Small Business Financing Options\,” a forum focused on financing options available for small businesses. \nGuest speakers include those from: \n\nU.S. Small Business Administration\nPeopleFund\nLiftFund\nLone Star National Bank\n\nThis in-person session is presented by the UTRGV SBDC and hosted by the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation\, Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Public Library\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, and Starr County Industrial Foundation. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/show-me-the-money-small-business-financing-options-2/
LOCATION:UTRGV at Starr County Campus\, 138 N FM 3167\, Rio Grande City\, TX\, 78582\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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SUMMARY:SBDC Smart Start
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a business idea? Are you interested in starting your own business? Join SBDC Smart Start on Feb. 27 to receive information and learn the steps necessary for a smart start. The session also gets attendees ready for one-to-one\, business advisement sessions for ongoing assistance’ \nThis in-person session is presented by the UTRGV Small Business Development Center and hosted by the Pharr Global Business Hub. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sbdc-smart-start-4/
LOCATION:Pharr Global Business Hub\, 301 South Cage Blvd.\, Pharr\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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