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SUMMARY:Women Empowering Women - Beverly Ticer Loftus
DESCRIPTION:Harlingen EDC’s Interim Manager and CEO Beverly Ticer Loftus joins the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce as its keynote speaker for Women Empowering Women on Feb. 2. Participants will have lunch while listening to Loftus share her powerful story of inspiration\, unity and strength. \nSeating is limited\, RSVPs are required. Admission is $15 for chamber members\, $20 for non-members. \nCall the chamber or email aalvarez@harlingen.com to reserved a spot.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-empowering-women-beverly-ticer-loftus/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business Over Breakfast - Rolando Vela
DESCRIPTION:The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Rolando Vela\, assistant manager for Cameron County Drainage District #5\, as keynote speaker for Business Over Breakfast on Feb. 9. This free event includes complimentary breakfast and networking.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/business-over-breakfast-rolando-vela/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Importance of a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:“The Importance of a Business Plan” with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center on Feb. 10 provides information on the power of business 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 and planning process\nThe key components of a business plan\n\nA good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use it as a road map 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. \nThis is the third workshop in a series of 12 from the U.S. Small Business Administration specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind.  The 12-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal\, state and local business resources. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/the-importance-of-a-business-plan/
LOCATION:SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office \, 2422 E. Tyler Ave.\, Suite E\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rotary Shrimp Fest of South Texas Inc.
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Clubs of Harlingen and San Benito host their 27th Shrimp Fest and Fundraiser on Feb. 11. The evening features gulf shrimp\, a silent auction\, beer garden\, raffles and live music by the “Band”itos. Drive-thru will be available for pick-up. Tickets can be purchased online\, at the door or from your favorite Rotarian. \nNet proceeds from this fundraiser will be distributed among different scholarships\, charities and for the betterment of the community.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/rotary-shrimp-fest-of-south-texas-inc/
LOCATION:Casa de Amistad\, 1204 Fair Park Blvd.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business Registration: Filing Requirements for Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes that supporting entrepreneurship is a team effort. “Business Registration: Filing Requirements for Starting a Business” is the fourth workshop in a series of 12 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. The 12-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal\, state and local business resources. \nThe most common and the simplest form of business is the sole proprietorship. If the business is conducted under an assumed name\, then an assumed name certificate (commonly referred to as a DBA) should be filed with the office of the county clerk in the county where a business premise is maintained. \nThe need for a state tax ID number ties directly to whether your business must pay state taxes. Texas imposes a 6.25 percent state sales and use tax on all retail sales\, leases and rentals of most goods as well as taxable services. \nThis session presented by Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Cameron County Clerk’s Office and will provide information on the importance of business registration and the filing requirements for starting a business. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nYour responsibilities as a tax payer\, and if you are required to file\nSeller and Purchaser responsibilities\, collection and remittance of tax and reporting periods\nRecords requirements and how to keep accurate records\nResale and Exemption certificates\, the use of each and how to complete the form\nThe importance of an assumed name certificate\nDuration of each certificate and fees\nWhat to do if you close your business\n\nFor more information\, contact Veronica Z. Ortega.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/business-registration-filing-requirements-for-starting-a-business/
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